Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids vanish amid recalls and stop-sales, raising questions about Stellantis's EV future.

Stellantis just pulled the plug on the hybrids — and no one is being straight about why

Lauren Fix - January 16, 2026

Jeep bet huge electrification. It promised buyers they could keep everything that made a Jeep a Jeep: capability, toughness, and identity while adding electric efficiency. For a brief moment, that...

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We optimize for more – not for what matters

Tim Cox - 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...

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Privatization bid for Toyota Industries meets shareholder opposition

Jaelyn Campbell - 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...

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FTC finalizes an order barring GM from sharing driver data and imposing long-term consent and transparency rules for connected vehicles.

FTC bans GM from selling driver data amid privacy violations

Ashby Lincoln - January 15, 2026

On the Dash: The FTC banned GM and OnStar from sharing geolocation and driving behavior data with consumer reporting agencies for five years. The automaker must obtain affirmative consent and...

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Honda boosts gas-powered models as affordability pressures grow

Ashby Lincoln - 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...

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Tesla will offer its Full Self-Driving software only through monthly subscriptions starting Feb. 14, ending the one-time purchase option.

Tesla to shift Full Self-Driving software to subscription-only model

Colin Fitzpatrick - January 15, 2026

On the Dash: Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving software as a one-time purchase and shift to a subscription-only model. The move supports the EV maker's strategy to grow recurring...

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Durran Cage highlights how AI and video power better dealer engagement

Jaelyn Campbell - 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...

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Ryan Kerrigan explains why dealership buy-sell activity remains strong, highlighting consolidation trends and dealer confidence heading into 2026.

Buy-sell transactions surge as industry consolidation deepens — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Jasmine Kiniklis - January 15, 2026

Despite industry headwinds and lingering uncertainty, dealership buy-sell activity remains strong. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, unpacks what's driving the market and...

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Inside a step-by-step approach to dealership compliance – Jim Cochran | Ramey Ford Princeton

Jaelyn Campbell - January 15, 2026

The debut episode of Compliance That Works focuses on a topic that directly affects dealership performance, accountability, and risk management. Host Shannon Robertson, executive director of AFIP, sits down with...

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Digital Dealership System announces new pricing structure for 2026, expanding flexibility for dealers

Ashby Lincoln - January 15, 2026

Digital Dealership System (DDS) has announced a new pricing structure for 2026 that lowers the cost of professional digital signage while providing dealerships with clearer options for deploying and managing...

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Stellantis just pulled the plug on the hybrids — and no one is being straight about why

We optimize for more – not for what matters

Privatization bid for Toyota Industries meets shareholder opposition

FTC bans GM from selling driver data amid privacy violations

Honda boosts gas-powered models as affordability pressures grow

Tesla to shift Full Self-Driving software to subscription-only model

Durran Cage highlights how AI and video power better dealer engagement

Buy-sell transactions surge as industry consolidation deepens — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Inside a step-by-step approach to dealership compliance – Jim Cochran | Ramey Ford Princeton

Digital Dealership System announces new pricing structure for 2026, expanding flexibility for dealers

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