TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%


auto industry

Ford reports 10.2% July sales decline as retail strategy shifts

Ford reports 10.2% July sales decline as retail strategy shifts

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is prioritizing higher-margin retail sales over fleet volume, even if it results in lower overall sales. F-Series inventory should continue to improve as production recovers from...
Lucid targets $1.4B in cash savings as CEO launches turnaround plan

Lucid targets $1.4B in cash savings as CEO launches turnaround plan

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid is shifting from rapid growth to financial discipline, signaling that profitability and execution now take priority over production volume. The delayed rollout of Lucid's midsize platform...
Why Matt Bowers is expanding his 12-store auto group in a ‘flat market’

Why Matt Bowers is expanding his 12-store auto group in a ‘flat market’

- August 5, 2026
Running a single dealership is one challenge, but scaling a multi-state network of over 1,000 employees requires an entirely different strategic lens. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, we’re joined...
How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition

How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition

- August 5, 2026
  Too many business leaders manage their organizations from behind a desk, spending more time tracking past performance than shaping future strategy. According to Leadership Expert and LearnToLead President Dave Anderson,...
How generative engine optimization (GEO) is changing how shoppers find your store

How generative engine optimization is changing how shoppers find your store

- August 5, 2026
From links to answers  For years, search in automotive has meant familiar things: rankings, keywords, pages of links.  Today, underneath all the AI noise, there's a real shift happening. Shoppers are turning...
Reynolds to spotlight what comes next for Rey at Amplify 2026

Reynolds to spotlight what comes next for Rey at Amplify 2026

- August 4, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio – August 4, 2026 – Reynolds and Reynolds today announced that Rey, its agentic AI assistant built specifically for automotive retail, will be featured through hands-on workshops at...
NHTSA escalates Ford probe, Toyota boosts profit outlook, Volvo global sales drop

NHTSA escalates Ford probe, Toyota boosts profit outlook, Volvo global sales drop

- August 4, 2026
Top Stories  NHTSA escalates Ford timing belt probe involving 135,000 vehicles. Read More Toyota lifts profit outlook as hybrid demand offsets tariffs and supply pressures. Read More Volvo global sales fall 4% as...
NHTSA escalates Ford timing belt probe involving 135,000 vehicles

NHTSA escalates Ford timing belt probe involving 135,000 vehicles

- August 4, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should monitor NHTSA updates as the investigation could lead to a future recall affecting used vehicle inventory. Service departments should be prepared for customer questions...
Toyota lifts profit outlook as hybrid demand offsets tariffs and supply pressures

Toyota lifts profit outlook as hybrid demand offsets tariffs and supply pressures

- August 4, 2026
On the Dash: Strong hybrid demand continues to give Toyota dealers a competitive advantage as EV adoption faces affordability challenges. Supply chain constraints could impact inventory availability for high-demand Toyota...
The rise of the 'advisor' dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

The rise of the ‘advisor’ dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

- August 4, 2026
The auto industry has long defined affordability through familiar metrics: vehicle price, interest rate and monthly payments. While those factors remain important, they no longer tell the full story of...


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