TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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Credit card surcharging helps auto dealerships cut costs but requires strict compliance to avoid fines, chargebacks, and damage to reputation.

How to know (and why you should care) if you’re not compliantly surcharging

- August 13, 2025
Credit card surcharging: Why compliance Is critical for auto dealerships Surcharging, adding a small fee to credit card transactions to offset processing costs, is a smart way for automotive dealerships to...
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Fix it right the first time – Customers have little tolerance for mistakes

- August 13, 2025
When a customer brings their vehicle into a dealership for repair, they expect one thing: to leave with the problem resolved. Not patched together. Not half-fixed. Resolved. But across the...
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The Trump administration has released new guidance to help states access $5 billion in federal funds for EV charging infrastructure.

New federal guidance opens $5B EV charger program to states

- August 12, 2025
On the Dash: The Trump administration issued a new guidance to help states access $5 billion in federal funds for EV charging infrastructure after a court blocked an earlier suspension...
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Ally

Ally commits over $150 million to workforce development initiatives to drive economic mobility

- August 12, 2025
DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), home to the nation's largest all-digital bank, an industry-leading auto financing business and a highly respected corporate finance provider, today announced a...
Publishing Partners Mobility

Trump delays Chinese tariff hike, Ford commits $5B to EVs, GM reignites autonomous driving efforts

- August 12, 2025
Top Stories Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese imports by 90 days. Read More Ford commits $5B to US EV production, new EVs starting at $30K. Read More GM revives autonomous vehicle program...
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President Trump has reportedly delayed the return of steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports for 90 days, pushing the deadline to mid-November.

Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese imports by 90 days

- August 12, 2025
On the Dash:  President Trump delayed the return of high U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to mid-November.  The 90-day extension prevents tariffs from spiking back to April’s peak levels.  Ongoing...
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GM revives autonomous vehicle program with focus on personal-use cars

- August 12, 2025
On the Dash:  GM is reviving its autonomous vehicle efforts by rehiring former Cruise employees and focusing on hands-free personal vehicles rather than robotaxis. The automaker is actively testing lidar-equipped,...
Headlines Autonomous Vehicles
Chinese automakers are making unprecedented gains in global markets, capturing significant market share. Michael Dunne elaborates further.

Chinese automakers gain ground as U.S. dealers are urged to prepare – Michael Dunne | Dunne Insights

- August 12, 2025
Chinese automakers are making unprecedented gains in global markets, capturing significant market share across multiple regions while still absent from the United States. Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights and...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
On this episode of Training Camp, we shift from sales strategies to personal and professional growth with Chris Roberts & Tustin Ulrich

Leadership coaching positioned as catalyst for success in auto retail – Tustin Ulrich & Chris Roberts

- August 12, 2025
On this special episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger shifts the focus from sales strategies to personal and professional growth, joined by two of his closest industry peers: Chris...
Tips & Training Training Camp
Battery giant CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province for at least three months.

CATL suspends lithium mine operations amid permit issues, tightening supply chain

- August 11, 2025
Battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province for at least three...
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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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