TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%


auto industry news

Automotive brand loyalty strengthens as affordability and economic pressures mount

Automotive brand loyalty strengthens as affordability and economic pressures mount

- October 7, 2026
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brand loyalty has held strong amid affordability challenges and economic volatility this year, averaging 50.2% across all nameplates and segments, up from 49% last year, according to the...
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Unifor sets strike vote at Stellantis Canada

Unifor sets strike vote at Stellantis Canada

- October 7, 2026
On the Dash: Unifor will hold a Stellantis strike authorization vote Oct. 17 and 18, with results due Oct. 19. Talks have stalled for almost a month over the proposed...
Global Industry News Articles
Email phishing tops dealership cybersecurity threats, CDK Global finds

Email phishing tops dealership cybersecurity threats, CDK Global finds

- October 7, 2026
On the Dash: Email phishing now outranks ransomware as dealers' top cyber threat, with 78% citing it as a concern. 87% of dealers use AI, but only 6% have a...
Safety & Compliance Articles
How AutoTrust aims to save franchise dealers up to 25% on operating costs

How AutoTrust aims to save franchise dealers up to 25% on operating costs

- October 7, 2026
As operating costs keep climbing for franchise dealers, a single dealer group has little power to bring them down. But dealers who combine their spending can change that. Joining us...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
Building in-house AI tools for dealership efficiency

Building in-house AI tools for dealership efficiency

- October 6, 2026
On today's edition of CBT Live, Mike Yates, General Manager of BMW of Bridgewater, joins us to discuss how he builds AI tools in-house and keeps his team involved. Adapting...
CBT Live Management & Leadership
Raceway Chrysler Jeep of Freehold, NJ opens with a renovated store and mobile service

Raceway Chrysler Jeep of Freehold, NJ opens with renovated store and mobile service

- October 6, 2026
On the Dash: Raceway Chrysler Jeep of Freehold is now open at 4041 Route 9 North in New Jersey. The renovated store sells new Jeep and Chrysler models plus used...
Industry News Articles
Farley says Ford's Fathom launch will be 'a heck of an effort'

Farley says Ford’s Fathom launch will be ‘a heck of an effort’

- October 6, 2026
On the Dash: Farley says launching the Fathom will take a major effort. The Fathom starts at $28,350, and Ford is building it in Louisville. Order books open in early...
Industry News Articles
Lucid misses Q3 delivery estimate, cuts output 38% from Q2

Lucid misses Q3 delivery estimate, cuts output 38% from Q2

- October 6, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid delivered 3,806 vehicles, short of the 4,687 analysts expected. Production fell 38% to 2,954 after the Arizona plant dropped a second shift. Lucid needs about 6,200...
Market Reports Articles
How Tom Wood Auto is fixing the technician shortage by running its own university

How Tom Wood Auto is fixing the technician shortage by running its own university

- October 5, 2026
Finding skilled technicians and service advisors remains a major fixed ops challenge. So, one dealer group is training its own. On today's edition of CBT Live, Bill Demaree, Corporate Director...
CBT Live Fixed-Ops
New-car loans reach record highs, even with rates flat at 7%

New-car loans reach record highs, even with rates flat at 7%

- October 5, 2026
On the Dash: Average new-car amount financed hit a record $44,664, and average monthly payments reached a record $787. Loans of 84 months or longer made up a record 25.5%...
Market Reports Articles

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Record car payments, 84-month loans raise affordability concerns
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Record car payments, 84-month loans raise affordability concerns

“Andrea Sells Cadillac” shares the social media habits that bring in buyers
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“Andrea Sells Cadillac” shares the social media habits that bring in buyers

Paul Sansone Sr., of Sansone Auto Mall, dies at 90
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Washington's headlight fail: Drivers are getting blinded
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UAW faces tougher 2028 talks, Credit access hits 11-year high, turn spectators into buyers
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UAW faces tougher 2028 talks, Credit access hits 11-year high, Turn spectators into buyers

CDK CONNECT showcases AI, data, and seamless workflows to drive dealer efficiency and profitability
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CDK CONNECT showcases AI, data, and seamless workflows to drive dealer efficiency and profitability

UAW's Shawn Fain faces tougher 2028 contract talks after re-election
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UAW’s Shawn Fain faces tougher 2028 contract talks after re-election

Acura plans 3 new SUVs, including 2028 RDX hybrid
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Acura plans 3 new SUVs, including 2028 RDX hybrid

Credit access hits 11-year high as loan terms grow longer than ever
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Credit access hits 11-year high as loan terms grow longer than ever

Tesla robotaxis accused of speeding in school zones, NHTSA investigating
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Tesla robotaxis accused of speeding in school zones, NHTSA weighs probe


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