TSLA360.217-6.94279%
GM83.8000.75%
F12.3190.2685%
RIVN12.9650.015%
CYD26.6500.08%
HMC34.0750.625%
TM192.6204.02%
CVNA60.3002.34%
PAG211.73516.945%
LAD295.96514.475%
AN160.2507.06%
GPI239.33510.965%
ABG169.9107.94%
SAH63.8703.82%
TSLA360.217-6.94279%
GM83.8000.75%
F12.3190.2685%
RIVN12.9650.015%
CYD26.6500.08%
HMC34.0750.625%
TM192.6204.02%
CVNA60.3002.34%
PAG211.73516.945%
LAD295.96514.475%
AN160.2507.06%
GPI239.33510.965%
ABG169.9107.94%
SAH63.8703.82%
TSLA360.217-6.94279%
GM83.8000.75%
F12.3190.2685%
RIVN12.9650.015%
CYD26.6500.08%
HMC34.0750.625%
TM192.6204.02%
CVNA60.3002.34%
PAG211.73516.945%
LAD295.96514.475%
AN160.2507.06%
GPI239.33510.965%
ABG169.9107.94%
SAH63.8703.82%


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Shopping is not buying: How CarJiffy turns dealer websites into 24/7 sales channels

- August 6, 2026
Dealership websites stay busy long after the showroom lights go off. Buyers browse inventory, check payments, and compare trade values late into the night, but most websites cannot close the...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
Why Subaru's slowdown is creating a window for dealer M&A

Why Subaru’s slowdown is creating a window for dealer M&A

- August 5, 2026
Subaru dealers are facing a new set of questions after the automaker reported another decline in gross profit and margin in its August 5 earnings report. Rising material costs, tariff exposure and heavy reliance...
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Honda's Q1 profit jumps 129% on hybrid demand and tariff relief

Honda’s Q1 profit jumps 129% on hybrid demand and tariff relief

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Honda's Q1 profit jumped 129% to 450.9 billion yen with no EV-related losses recorded Record operating profit came as tariff cuts and a weaker yen boosted...
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Car buyers now shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

Car buyers shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Car buyers now spend one to three months cross-shopping brands, dealers and marketplaces before buying. Price now outweighs brand loyalty, with 31% of buyers prioritizing value over...
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The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is Mercury Insurance’s Most Affordable Sedan/Coupe to insure for 2026. Photo courtesy of Volkswagen US.

Mercury Insurance reveals the 10 most affordable new vehicles to insure in 2026

- August 4, 2026
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) SUVs may dominate today's headlines, but 2/4 door sedans and coupes continue to deliver outstanding value for commuters, first-time buyers and drivers...
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Car-buying ease stalls at 81% as dealers face pricing pushback

CDK finds car-buying ease stalls at 81% as dealers face pricing pushback

- August 4, 2026
On the Dash: July car-buying ease held at 81%, well below last year's 86% mark, according to CDK Global. Price negotiations and trade-in values dropped, driving most of the...
Market Reports Articles
EV sales hit record highs globally as U.S. demand stalls at 5.8%

EV sales hit record highs globally as U.S. demand stalls at 5.8%

- August 4, 2026
On the Dash: Global EV sales hit record highs in 50 countries as fuel price swings pushed shoppers away from gas. U.S. EV sales reached just 5.8% in Q2,...
EVs & Technology Articles
Priority Commerce's centralized solution to cash flow, compliance and crypto

Priority Commerce Automotive’s centralized solution to cash flow, compliance and crypto

- August 4, 2026
Taking payment on a car deal is more than simply transferring funds. These days dealers are asking their payments partners to handle compliance and give real-time visibility into cash flow....
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
DriveCentric's DC20 draws 100+ dealers to St. Louis

DriveCentric’s DC20 draws 100+ dealers to St. Louis

- August 3, 2026
DriveCentric held its DC20 event in St. Louis last week, bringing together more than 100 dealership attendees for three days of CRM training, workshops, and networking. The event included more than...
Event Coverage Featured
Honda and Acura post double-digit July sales gains

Honda and Acura post double-digit July sales gains

- August 3, 2026
On the Dash: Honda posts its best July since 2019, up 12.8% on record hybrid sales and affordable sedans Civic and Accord hit their best July since 2021 and 2019,...
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How dealership leaders can motivate teams without raising pressure 
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New car prices reach record $50K+, Ford opens orders for Fathom, GM Defense unveils Silverado 3500HD
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New-vehicle prices near record at $50,562 as buyers trade down
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