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%


auto industry

Carmi Automotive

Carmi Automotive acquires Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Illinois

- January 19, 2026
Carmi Automotive has acquired Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Carmi, Illinois from Jansen Auto Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and resulted in the dealership being rebranded as Carmi Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram. Tim...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News
Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
Mergers & Acquisitions Publishing Partners

Weekly roundup: Stellantis drops PHEVs, auto credit hits 2-year high, Jeff Wyler acquires Midwestern Auto Group

- January 17, 2026
ICYMI: Stellantis discontinues several PHEVs in North America. Auto credit conditions improved in December, hitting the highest level in 2025. Dave Cantin Group facilitated the sale of Midwestern Auto Group...
Industry News Articles
Ford, BYD

Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is exploring BYD as a battery supplier to support its growing hybrid vehicle lineup. The talks highlight Ford’s shift away from EVs and toward hybrids amid...
EVs & Technology Articles
CarNow, digital retail, optimize, technology

We optimize for more – not for what matters

- January 16, 2026
Over the last few years, the industry optimized for more — more leads, more tools, more dashboards. What it didn’t optimize for was momentum, clarity, or simplicity. That’s why so...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
Toyota industries

Privatization bid for Toyota Industries meets shareholder opposition

- January 15, 2026
On the Dash: Elliott and other investors say Toyota’s higher bid still undervalues Toyota Industries. Shares trading above the tender price signal continued resistance from minority shareholders. The outcome could...
Global Industry News Articles
Trump, Ford,

Ford worker suspended after heckling Trump during Detroit-area plant tour

- January 15, 2026
On the Dash: A Ford worker was suspended after heckling President Trump during a factory tour, prompting a brief but widely circulated exchange. Ford, the White House, and the UAW...
Industry News Articles
Honda, gas-powered

Honda boosts gas-powered models as affordability pressures grow

- January 15, 2026
On the Dash: Honda plans to boost production of lower-priced, gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. as affordability concerns outweigh demand for electrified models. The shift comes as the Trump administration...
Industry News Articles
Durran Cage, engagement

Durran Cage highlights how AI and video power better dealer engagement

- January 15, 2026
As 2026 begins, dealerships nationwide are looking to sharpen processes and maximize early-year momentum. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT Now is Durran Cage, founder of Cage Automotive...
Digital Retailing CBT Now


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Weekly roundup: EU advances U.S. trade deal, CBT News to host Auto Leadership Summit, Ford halts F-150 production
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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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Big brother on the road: The growing backlash against license plate surveillance
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