TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


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Fires at aluminum supplier Novelis cut Ford F-150 inventory nearly 25%, pushing prices higher and leaving dealers with fewer trucks on the lot.

Ford dealers face F-150 shortage following fires at aluminum supplier

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com. Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage. Dealers can expect tighter...
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President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. It comes as China says it exports more EVs than ICE cars, despite a U.S. ban on Chinese auto imports.

China hits new EV export milestone as Trump heads to Beijing to talk trade

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April. U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America. Congress and...
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Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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Weekly roundup: Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU auto imports, Ford accelerates secret $30K EV truck, 14 VW dealers protest Scout’s direct sales approach

- May 9, 2026
ICYMI: President Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid ongoing trade tensions. Ford accelerates a secret EV truck project to challenge China with a $30,000 model. Fourteen California...
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NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat. The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
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Wholesale used-vehicle prices dipped overall in April, while EV prices rose as rising gas prices reshape buyer demand, according to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value index report.

Used EV prices surge in April as overall used-vehicle prices cool

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Wholesale used vehicle prices dipped in April but remain above year-ago levels overall. Used EV prices surged 7.2% year over year, amid rising gas prices. Prices for...
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Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Honda dealers may face several years of aging inventory, increasing reliance on incentives and tighter margins to stay competitive. Honda is delaying major redesigns while shifting focus...
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Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
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Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...
Customer Experience CBT Now
EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: EU lawmakers and governments remain deadlocked on how to implement the deal reached last year. President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks...
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