TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


auto industry news

China expects slower auto sales and export growth in 2026 as weak demand, inventory pressure, and trade uncertainty persist.

China’s auto sales and exports expected to slow sharply in 2026

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: China’s vehicle sales growth is expected to slow sharply to 1% in 2026. EV and plug-in hybrid sales growth is forecast to fall by nearly half year...
Trump administration officials tour Midwest auto plants to promote affordability as Ford urges changes to the USMCA trade pact.

Trump officials highlight auto affordability during Midwest plant tour

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Trump administration officials are touring Midwest auto plants to highlight affordability and domestic manufacturing. The visit comes as regulatory rollbacks advance and USMCA renegotiations approach this summer. ...
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid adds bold styling, more space, premium tech, and class-leading fuel efficiency to the three-row SUV segment.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: Big SUV, Big MPG

- January 16, 2026
Hyundai didn’t just refresh the Palisade for 2026; it rethought what a modern three-row family SUV should deliver. The new Palisade Hybrid arrives with a bolder design, a noticeably more...
EasyCare (an APCO Holdings brand) CEO Tony Wanderon explains how dealers can protect margins, boost retention, and drive profitability in 2026.

EasyCare’s Tony Wanderon on shifting F&I from transactions to long-term value

- January 14, 2026
Industry forecasts suggest dealerships may face one of their most challenging operating environments in 2026, with new-vehicle sales softening, affordability pressures rising, and operating costs continuing to climb. On the...
Volkswagen says Trump’s 25% auto tariffs violate USMCA commitments and urges tariff relief ahead of the trade pact’s 2026 review.

Volkswagen argues Trump auto tariffs violate USMCA commitments

- January 12, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen said Trump’s 25% auto tariffs violate commitments made under the USMCA. The automaker urged tariff relief instead of stricter rules of origin during the 2026 review. ...
GM will record a $6B EV writedown as demand cools, incentives end and production plans shift, while maintaining its broad U.S. EV lineup.

GM scales back EV plans with a $6B EV writedown

- January 9, 2026
On the Dash: GM will record about $6 billion in EV-related charges tied to reduced production and supplier contract settlements. The writedown reflects weaker EV demand following the end of...
The 2026 Dodge Charger Six-Pack Plus reinvents muscle with turbo-six power, AWD performance, modern tech, and four-door practicality.

2026 Dodge Charger Six-Pack Plus: 550 HP, No V-8—Is It Still a Muscle Car?

- January 9, 2026
The Dodge Charger has always been a symbol of American muscle, but for 2026 Dodge is taking a bold step by reinventing its most recognizable nameplate from the ground up....
CarMax lowers prices, trims margins, and increases marketing to boost used-car sales after declining revenue and earnings in 2025.

CarMax cuts prices, increases marketing to boost used-car sales in 2026

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: CarMax will lower used-vehicle prices and margins while increasing marketing to drive unit sales in 2026. Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showed net sales down 6.9% and earnings...
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales will slip to 15.8 million in 2026 as market fragmentation and affordability pressures persist.

Cox Automotive forecasts slower but stable US auto market in 2026

- January 7, 2026
On the Dash: U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to fall 2.4% in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected 2025. Consumer demand will diverge, with higher-income buyers supporting sales while affordability pressures limit...
Lucid reported a 55% jump in EV deliveries in 2025 and met its revised production target as it ramped up the Gravity SUV.

Lucid boosts EV deliveries 55% in 2025, meets revised target

- January 6, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid delivered 15,841 vehicles in 2025, a 55% increase from the prior year. The automaker produced 18,378 vehicles, meeting its lowered annual production guidance. Gravity SUV production...


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