TSLA352.9357.115%
GM86.7200.39%
F14.0300.13%
RIVN16.6250.295%
CYD39.9200.1%
HMC31.395-0.015%
TM193.0001.16%
CVNA75.6701.72%
PAG217.2450.005%
LAD369.780-0.37%
AN198.5702%
GPI261.720-0.91%
ABG210.0350.145%
SAH78.2600.22%
TSLA352.9357.115%
GM86.7200.39%
F14.0300.13%
RIVN16.6250.295%
CYD39.9200.1%
HMC31.395-0.015%
TM193.0001.16%
CVNA75.6701.72%
PAG217.2450.005%
LAD369.780-0.37%
AN198.5702%
GPI261.720-0.91%
ABG210.0350.145%
SAH78.2600.22%
TSLA352.9357.115%
GM86.7200.39%
F14.0300.13%
RIVN16.6250.295%
CYD39.9200.1%
HMC31.395-0.015%
TM193.0001.16%
CVNA75.6701.72%
PAG217.2450.005%
LAD369.780-0.37%
AN198.5702%
GPI261.720-0.91%
ABG210.0350.145%
SAH78.2600.22%


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Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, DOJ probe reshapes UAW race, Used-vehicle prices ease

Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, DOJ probe reshapes UAW race, Used-vehicle prices ease

- July 20, 2026
Top Stories  Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, expands Windsor investment to $499 million. Read More DOJ investigation reshapes UAW election ahead of member vote. Read More Used-vehicle prices ease as supply climbs to...
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Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, expands Windsor engine investment

Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, expands Windsor investment to $499 million

- July 20, 2026
On the Dash: Ford's investment reinforces its long-term commitment to North American truck and engine production. Improved cross-border manufacturing and logistics could support a more stable supply of vehicles and...
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How dealers can improve service retention and create lifelong customers

How dealers can improve service retention and create lifelong customers

- July 20, 2026
Attracting new business and service is especially a top priority in automotive, but long-term success in fixed operations often comes down to retention. With ongoing retention pain points, Spencer Nicholson,...
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Weekly roundup: Mexico seeks tariff relief, DOJ investigates UAW President, Unifor and Ford reach tentative deal

Weekly roundup: Mexico seeks tariff relief, DOJ investigates UAW President, Unifor and Ford reach tentative deal

- July 18, 2026
 ICYMI: Mexico will seek tariff relief on autos, steel, and aluminum at the July 20 USMCA review. The DOJ has opened a grand jury probe into UAW President Shawn Fain. Unifor reached a...
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Wildfire smoke disrupts automakers, Honda ends Prologue EV, New-vehicle affordability slips

Wildfire smoke disrupts Detroit automakers, Honda ends Prologue EV, New-vehicle affordability slips

- July 17, 2026
Top Stories  Detroit automakers respond to hazardous air as wildfire smoke impacts production. Read More Honda ends U.S. Prologue EV as hybrid demand reshapes strategy. Read More New-vehicle affordability slips in June as...
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Frank Pena launches dealer group with three-store acquisition

Frank Pena launches dealer group with three-store acquisition

- July 17, 2026
Frank Pena became a first-time dealership owner after acquiring three Bender Auto Group dealerships in Clovis, New Mexico, in a transaction that closed on July 15, 2026. The stores, purchased...
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Flock cameras update: Errors keep happening, cities are dropping contracts – but new players are taking over

Flock cameras update: Errors keep happening, cities are dropping contracts – but new players are taking over

- July 17, 2026
We’ve covered Flock cameras before, the automated license plate readers were expanding fast, sold as a precision crime-fighting tool. The update is less reassuring. Fresh mistakes are still occurring, including...
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Honda ends U.S. Prologue EV as hybrid demand reshapes strategy

Honda ends U.S. Prologue EV as hybrid demand reshapes strategy

- July 17, 2026
On the Dash: Honda dealers should expect hybrids, not EVs, to drive showroom traffic and sales growth in the near term. The Prologue's retirement reflects continued softness in U.S. EV...
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy

Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy

- July 16, 2026
Top Stories  Stellantis revives supplier rewards program to drive cost savings. Read More Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds. Read More Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics...
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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.

Stellantis revives supplier rewards program to drive cost savings

- July 16, 2026
On the Dash: Lower supplier costs could help Stellantis improve profitability while funding future vehicle launches. Changes in supplier contracts may influence production costs, parts pricing and vehicle availability over...
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