TSLA402.900-16.87%
GM76.030-1.82%
F13.570-0.26%
RIVN16.490-3.65%
CYD46.7900.55%
HMC28.500-1.13%
TM179.430-0.37%
CVNA67.472-2.9081%
PAG184.9701.55%
LAD311.6902.67%
AN191.6800.96%
GPI296.470-0.34%
ABG208.7400.77%
SAH87.2601.35%
TSLA402.900-16.87%
GM76.030-1.82%
F13.570-0.26%
RIVN16.490-3.65%
CYD46.7900.55%
HMC28.500-1.13%
TM179.430-0.37%
CVNA67.472-2.9081%
PAG184.9701.55%
LAD311.6902.67%
AN191.6800.96%
GPI296.470-0.34%
ABG208.7400.77%
SAH87.2601.35%
TSLA402.900-16.87%
GM76.030-1.82%
F13.570-0.26%
RIVN16.490-3.65%
CYD46.7900.55%
HMC28.500-1.13%
TM179.430-0.37%
CVNA67.472-2.9081%
PAG184.9701.55%
LAD311.6902.67%
AN191.6800.96%
GPI296.470-0.34%
ABG208.7400.77%
SAH87.2601.35%


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Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

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With market dynamics vastly changing, dealership leaders are looking for new ways to stay competitive. Perry Watson IV, President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), joins us on the latest...
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When it comes to hiring, Leadership Expert and President of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, says the strongest people already arrive with most of what matters. Anderson joins the latest episode of Lessons...
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JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

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On the Dash:  Vehicle quality is improving, giving dealers stronger messaging about quality and reliability to new-car shoppers. Connectivity issues involving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain common customer pain...
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Hyundai union votes to authorize strike as wage talks stall

Hyundai union votes to authorize strike as wage talks stall

- June 24, 2026
On the Dash: Hyundai's union voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, though the union must still decide whether to actually walk out. Workers are demanding a $108 monthly base pay...
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Europe isn't banning your car. They're just making it impossible to keep!

Europe isn’t banning your car. They’re just making it impossible to keep!

- June 23, 2026
Europe isn't banning your car. It's doing something far more effective. It's making sure you can't realistically keep it. No politician is standing at a podium announcing a ban on older vehicles. There...
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Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis. Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
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GM explores defense manufacturing partnership with Lockheed Martin

GM explores defense manufacturing partnership with Lockheed Martin

- June 16, 2026
On the Dash GM and Lockheed Martin are discussing an arrangement for the automaker to produce commonly used components for missile and munitions programs. No agreement has been finalized, and...
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Japanese automakers face $28B hit from U.S. tariffs and EV policy shifts

Japanese automakers face near $40B hit from U.S. tariffs and EV policy shifts

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: Japanese automakers have absorbed nearly $28 billion in costs tied to U.S. policy changes, with another $14 billion expected through March 2027. Tariffs are driving manufacturers to...
Industry News Articles
The operational bottleneck most don't measure

The operational bottleneck most don’t measure

- June 12, 2026
Dealerships track performance closely: gross, inventory turn, recon time, staffing. What’s less visible is how payoffs move from request to completion. It’s a routine part of every deal, but unlike...
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Ford U.S. sales fall 14% in May as EV, hybrid, truck demand softens

Ford U.S. sales fall 14% in May as EV, hybrid, truck demand softens

- June 4, 2026
On the Dash: Ford's EV sales slowdown continues, with Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning posting steep year-over-year declines. Hybrid sales also fell, signaling broader softness beyond battery-electric vehicles. Explorer, Maverick...
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