TSLA376.275-1.75501%
GM84.3551.985%
F12.1100.11%
RIVN13.5590.0185%
CYD28.1700.01%
HMC33.3150.66%
TM188.8504.13%
CVNA58.985-0.525%
PAG192.790-1.88%
LAD284.400-2.05%
AN153.850-1.58999%
GPI228.190-1.45%
ABG162.810-1.12%
SAH60.8450.035%
TSLA376.275-1.75501%
GM84.3551.985%
F12.1100.11%
RIVN13.5590.0185%
CYD28.1700.01%
HMC33.3150.66%
TM188.8504.13%
CVNA58.985-0.525%
PAG192.790-1.88%
LAD284.400-2.05%
AN153.850-1.58999%
GPI228.190-1.45%
ABG162.810-1.12%
SAH60.8450.035%
TSLA376.275-1.75501%
GM84.3551.985%
F12.1100.11%
RIVN13.5590.0185%
CYD28.1700.01%
HMC33.3150.66%
TM188.8504.13%
CVNA58.985-0.525%
PAG192.790-1.88%
LAD284.400-2.05%
AN153.850-1.58999%
GPI228.190-1.45%
ABG162.810-1.12%
SAH60.8450.035%


auto industry

Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups to expand U.S. market presence

Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups to expand U.S. market presence

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is exploring rugged SUVs and pickups to expand its U.S. lineup and reach higher-margin segments. U.S. production could reduce tariff exposure while giving dealers new products...
Industry News Articles
NHTSA urges dealers to strengthen airbag inspections after latest safety finding

NHTSA urges dealers to strengthen airbag inspections after latest safety finding

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should inspect vehicles that received replacement driver airbag inflators after crashes, especially used vehicles. Vehicles equipped with defective DTN60DB inflators should not be driven until the...
Safety & Compliance Articles
hydrogen vehicles

What hydrogen vehicles could mean for car dealerships in the next decade

- September 10, 2026
The automotive industry is currently focused on electric vehicles. However, hydrogen fuel cell cars are also emerging, providing a viable alternative in the market. Many forward-thinking dealers are making way...
EVs & Technology Articles
Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

- September 10, 2026
The affordability conversation isn't going away. Higher interest rates, rising vehicle prices, elevated insurance costs, and tighter household budgets continue to reshape the automotive retail landscape. Consumers are taking longer to...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
Vince Melkumyan

Auto AI Radar’s Vince Melkumyan on the compliance blind spots dealers can’t ignore

- September 9, 2026
The FTC’s CARS Rule may be gone, but dealership compliance risk remains firmly in view. During today’s CBT Live segment, we were joined by Auto AI Radar Founder Vince Melkumyan,...
EVs & Technology CBT Live
Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions, DCG

DCG Identifies and Unlocks Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions That Fit Buyers’ Growth Strategies, Even in the Most Competitive Markets

- September 9, 2026
NEW YORK, September 9, 2026 – Demand for auto dealerships is at an all-time high, especially in key sunbelt markets. But the best stores often aren’t for sale, making it...
Press Releases Articles
Trump admin challenges Ford’s China partnerships, Wholesale prices dip 0.9%, GM expands security cameras

Trump admin challenges Ford’s China partnerships, Wholesale prices dip 0.9%, GM expands security cameras

- September 9, 2026
Top Stories  Trump administration challenges Ford’s partnerships with Chinese companies. Read More Wholesale prices dip 0.9% in August while inventory levels drop. Read More GM expands security camera features to more 2027 models. Read More Affordability...
Daily Newscast
Trump administration challenges Ford’s partnerships with Chinese companies

Trump administration challenges Ford’s partnerships with Chinese companies

- September 9, 2026
On the Dash: Federal scrutiny of Ford’s Chinese partnerships could create new compliance and supply chain risks for dealers. Ford’s Michigan battery plant remains a focal point because it uses...
Industry News Articles
GM expands security camera features to more 2027 models

GM expands security camera features to more 2027 models

- September 9, 2026
On the Dash: GM is expanding its free, opt-in recording features across its 2027 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac lineups. Built-in cameras can give dealers another safety and security feature to...
Industry News Articles
Affordability squeeze drags down dealer sentiment in Q3, inventory,

Affordability squeeze drags down dealer sentiment in Q3

- September 9, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers are seeing shoppers place greater emphasis on value, monthly payments and affordable vehicles. New-vehicle inventory is moving toward balance, but sourcing affordable used vehicles remains a...
Data & Analytics Articles

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Stellantis Q3 shipments, BMW deliveries, Open Road Captial growth strategies
Latest Articles 10/13/26

Stellantis Q3 shipments, BMW deliveries, Open Road Captial growth strategies

Key takeaways Stellantis shipments fell 1% to 1.3 million vehicles in the third quarter. North American shipments dropped 12% after a summer shutdown hit Jeep models. CEO Antonio Filosa rejected splitting Stellantis’ European and US brands.
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Stellantis’ Q3 shipments slip 1% as CEO rejects brand split

BMW Q3 deliveries fall 6.3% as China sales slide 25%
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BMW Q3 deliveries fall 6.3% as China sales slide 25%

U.S. EV sales rise 7.7% in Q3 as market rebounds
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U.S. EV sales rise 7.7% in Q3 as market rebounds

Affordability is shifting where vehicle demand shows up, Cox Automotive says
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Affordability is shifting where vehicle demand shows up, Cox Automotive reports

Open Road Capital offers dealers an alternative to selling outright
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Open Road Capital offers dealers an alternative to selling outright

Picking the right profit participation structure for your dealership
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Picking the right profit participation structure for your dealership

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The new formula for fixed ops success

Marsh Buice shares 5 skills for stronger dealership leadership
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Where AI helps and where dealers still need the human touch
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