TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


auto industry

Rimac Technology

BMW Group and Rimac Technology cooperate on innovative high-voltage battery for the BMW i7

- April 8, 2026
Innovative solutions for more energy, more range, and faster charging. Gen6 battery utilizes cylindrical cells for a 20% higher energy density. The new 7 Series will debut on April 22nd at...
Press Releases Articles
Kelley Blue Book announces 2026 Consumer Choice award winners

Kelley Blue Book announces 2026 Consumer Choice award winners

- April 8, 2026
ATLANTA, April 8, 2026 – Understanding the specifics of consumer perception is vital for automakers, especially considering they are vying for one of the largest purchases the average consumer will ever make – a...
Press Releases Articles

Ceasefire steadies oil outlook, Ford seeks tariff relief, Stellantis nears low-cost Opel EV deal

- April 8, 2026
Top Stories  Ceasefire deal aims to stabilize oil markets and ease regional tensions. Read More Ford seeks tariff relief as F-150 costs surge. Read More Stellantis nears deal with Leapmotor to build low-cost...
Daily Newscast
Ford seeks tariff relief as F-150 costs surge

Ford seeks tariff relief as F-150 costs surge

- April 8, 2026
On the dash: Ford is seeking tariff relief after disruptions in aluminum supply significantly increased production costs for the F-150. A major U.S. aluminum plant outage forced reliance on imports...
Industry News Articles
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

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Weekly roundup: Canada hits back with $20B tariffs, VW's CEO clashes over cuts, New-vehicle sales hold at 16.4M SAAR
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Inside Hoffman Auto Group's Vermont expansion and luxury push
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Rethink the customer journey to capture today's cautious vehicle shoppers
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vAuto Launches Test Drive, New Initiative to Scale and Speed Product Innovations 
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vAuto Launches Test Drive, New Initiative to Scale and Speed Product Innovations 

U.S.-Canada tariffs add concerns for dealers, Volvo expands EV safety alerts, Experian sees hybrid financing jump
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U.S.-Canada tariffs add concerns for dealers, Volvo expands EV safety alerts, Experian sees hybrid financing jump

U.S.-Canada tariff fight raises new concerns for North American dealers
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U.S.-Canada tariff fight raises new concerns for North American dealers

Volvo expands connected safety alerts across its EV lineup
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Volvo expands connected safety alerts across its EV lineup

Hybrid financing jumps as EV demand cools, Experian reports
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Experian finds hybrid financing jumps as EV demand cools

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2026 Honda Accord continues to prove why midsize sedans are a winner


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