TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%
TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%
TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%


auto industry

Mazda

Mazda delays first dedicated EV launch amid cooling demand

- January 20, 2026
On the Dash: Mazda has quietly pushed its first dedicated EV launch to 2029 or later as demand and policy conditions evolve. The automaker is prioritizing hybrids and affordability while...
Global Industry News Articles
NDTC powered by CHAMP, digital titling

State-backed digital titling targets one of dealerships’ biggest operational bottlenecks – Bryan Calloway | NDTC powered by CHAMP

- January 20, 2026
Vehicle titling remains one of the most time-consuming and risk-intensive processes in automotive retail, particularly as dealerships handle more online sales and out-of-state transactions. While much of the car-buying process...
Driving Solutions Digital Retailing
PureCars

How PureCars leverages AI and clean data to drive dealership service, traffic, and profitability

- January 20, 2026
On the latest episode of Driving Solutions, PureCars executives Lauren Donalson, CEO, and Jason Wiley, President and Chief Revenue Officer, outline how dealerships can leverage AI and clean data to...
Driving Solutions EVs & Technology
AI

Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool

- January 20, 2026
The promise of AI is massive: personalized marketing, accurate inventory forecasts, and hyper-efficient service retention. But here’s the secret: the vast majority of AI investments fail not because the software...
EVs & Technology Publishing Partners
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...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
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


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