TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


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Stellantis nears deal with Leapmotor to build low-cost Opel EV

Stellantis nears deal with Leapmotor to build low-cost Opel EV

- April 8, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is in advanced discussions with Leapmotor to co-develop a low-cost electric vehicle under the Opel brand. The partnership reflects growing pressure on European automakers to compete...
Global Industry News Articles
Manheim index shows used-car market leveling in March

Manheim index shows used-car market leveling in March

- April 8, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle prices are stabilizing, but remain sensitive to supply and macroeconomic pressures. Dealer margins continue to face compression as wholesale and retail dynamics rebalance. Inventory normalization is...
Data & Analytics Articles
AI, SEO, and GEO: What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing

AI, SEO, and GEO: What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing

- April 8, 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes digital marketing, confusion around generative engine optimization (GEO) is leading some dealerships to misallocate budget and miss opportunities. Brooke Furniss, BZ Consultants Group, joins us on...
Sales & Marketing CBT Now
Training builds skills – Development builds results

Training builds skills – Development builds results

- April 8, 2026
The industry still confuses training with development Nearly every company that supports dealership F&I departments claims to offer training and development. In practice, those two terms are often used interchangeably, even...
F&I Publishing Partners
The AI gap in automotive retail dealers embrace AI, but say it falls short where it matters most 

The AI gap in automotive retail: dealers embrace AI, but say it falls short where it matters most 

- April 7, 2026
DETROIT (April 7, 2026) — The era of one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence is over for auto dealers, at least for the ones paying attention. A new industry survey in March of roughly 215 executives from franchise and independent dealerships across...
Press Releases Articles
Luther Automotive acquires Eich Mazda & Volkswagen in Minnesota

Luther Automotive acquires Eich Mazda & Volkswagen in Minnesota

- April 7, 2026
Luther Automotive Group acquired Eich Mazda and Eich Volkswagen in St. Cloud, Minnesota from Linda Eich-Desjardins in a transaction advised by Performance Brokerage Services. The dealerships will continue operating under...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News

Iran war clouds auto outlook, LG Energy Q1 loss, March auto sales drop

- April 7, 2026
Top Stories  Iran war uncertainty clouds auto outlook despite steady 2026 sales forecasts. Read More LG Energy swings to deeper loss as EV slowdown undercuts earnings. Read More March auto sales drop as...
Daily Newscast
Iran war uncertainty clouds auto outlook despite steady 2026 sales forecasts

Iran war uncertainty clouds auto outlook despite steady 2026 sales forecasts

- April 7, 2026
On the Dash: A prolonged Iran conflict could increase inflation, disrupt supply chains and weaken consumer confidence. U.S. auto sales forecasts for 2026 remain steady despite growing geopolitical uncertainty. Lease...
Industry News Articles
LG Energy swings to deeper loss as EV slowdown undercuts earnings

LG Energy swings to deeper loss as EV slowdown undercuts earnings

- April 7, 2026
On the Dash: LG Energy’s first-quarter loss widened beyond expectations as EV demand weakened across major global markets. The company is accelerating its shift toward energy storage systems to offset...
Data & Analytics Articles
March auto sales drop

March auto sales drop as tariff pull-ahead skews year-over-year results

- April 7, 2026
On the Dash: U.S. auto sales declined in March and Q1 primarily due to tough comparisons from tariff-driven demand in 2025. EV market share is falling post-incentives, while hybrids are...
Data & Analytics Articles

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Ford halts F-150 production at Dearborn plant after stamping issue
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Waymo halts Atlanta robotaxi service after vehicle drives into flooded road
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2026 Toyota Corolla XSE: Smart, efficient, and still playing it safe
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The 60-second heist: How high-tech car theft is exploding in America, and why no one is talking about it
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