TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


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Dealers pick lenders based on ease more than rates, JD Power finds

Dealers pick lenders based on ease more than rates, JD Power finds

- August 12, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers rank ease, speed and consistency above rate when choosing financing partners, JD Power finds. First-contact resolution boosts lender satisfaction to 841, versus 599 when a second...
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Used prices hold steady at just over $30,000 as new prices rise, CarGurus finds

Used prices hold steady at just over $30,000 as new prices rise, CarGurus finds

- August 12, 2026
On the Dash: Used listing prices hold flat at $30,200 for a second straight month, according to CarGurus, still up 4.1% year-over-year. New listing prices climb to $51,400, up 4%...
Market Reports Articles
Auto loan originations hit a record in Q2, but so did serious car loan delinquencies

Auto loan originations hit a record in Q2, but so did delinquencies

- August 12, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan originations hit a nominal record of $211 billion in Q2 2026, New York Fed data shows Serious auto loan delinquency reached its highest level since...
Market Reports Articles
Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

- August 11, 2026
On the Dash: Used cars under $20,000 fell from 49.3% of the market in 2019 to 11.5% today, according to a new iSeeCars study Passenger cars saw the steepest jump,...
Market Reports Articles
LaFontaine Automotive Group Joins Amazon Autos Marketplace with More Than 40 Retail Locations in Michigan

LaFontaine Automotive Group joins Amazon Autos marketplace with more than 40 retail locations in Michigan

- August 11, 2026
HIGHLAND, Mich., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LaFontaine Automotive Group today announced its more than 40 retail locations has joined the Amazon Autos marketplace, marking another milestone in LaFontaine's ongoing...
Press Releases Articles
Auto credit hits decade high, approval rates climb to 74%

Auto credit hits decade high, approval rates climb to 74%

- August 11, 2026
On the Dash: Dealertrack index hit 105 in July, its highest reading since November 2015 Approval rates rose to 74%, up for a fourth straight month Loan terms over 72...
Market Reports Articles
NJ’s Larson Ford marks 70 years of facing challenges head-on

NJ’s Larson Ford marks 70 years of facing challenges head-on

- August 11, 2026
Larson Ford's 70-year run in New Jersey is uncommon in an industry dominated by consolidation. The dealership has maintained its independence despite the rise of internet sales, AI-driven transactions, economic...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive
Premium SUV buyers shifting to mainstream brands, JD Power finds

Premium SUV buyers shifting to mainstream brands, JD Power finds

- August 10, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly a third of premium SUV owners defected to mainstream brands in H1 2026, according to a new JD Power survey. The premium-to-mainstream satisfaction gap shrank to...
Market Reports Articles
Retention expert reveals future-focused strategy dealers need to keep top talent

Retention expert reveals future-focused strategy dealers need to keep top talent

- August 10, 2026
Losing a top performer costs more than most dealers realize, often more than double an employee's salary. Turnover is something most dealerships will eventually face, but having a framework to...
Management & Leadership Inside Automotive

Weekly roundup: Ford reports 10.2% sales decline, GM extends JV with China’s SAIC Motor, Auto sales slip in July

- August 8, 2026
ICYMI: Ford's U.S. sales fell 10.2% in July as the automaker adjusts its retail strategy heading into the second half of the year. GM extended its joint venture with SAIC Motor by...
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