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%


automotive industry insights

Stellantis and Germany urge the EU to soften emissions rules, warning strict carbon targets could stall growth and deepen the auto sector’s decline.

Stellantis backs Germany’s push to ease EU emissions rules

- December 1, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis supports Germany’s push to ease EU car emissions rules to help revive Europe’s struggling auto sector. The European Commission will review carbon-emission targets on Dec. 10,...
Modern car design has become uniform, with regulations and trends leaving most daily drivers visually uninspiring and bland.

What happened to car design? Why modern cars look worse than ever

- December 1, 2025
Take a drive down any street in America and you’ll notice something disappointing: most modern cars look nearly identical. Smooth, bulbous, wind-tunnel shapes dominate the road, turning our daily drivers...
South Korea submits bill to cut U.S. auto tariffs from 25% to 15%, supporting $350B investment pledge and exports.

South Korea submits bill to cut US auto tariffs to 15%

- December 1, 2025
On the Dash: South Korea’s special bill enables U.S. auto tariffs to drop from 25% to 15% starting Nov. 1. The legislation establishes a $350B investment fund to support strategic...
Boost service and parts profits with Lee Harkins’ strategies on productivity, inventory, and customer pay in dealership fixed ops.

Lee Harkins shares profit-boosting strategies for service departments

- December 1, 2025
Small operational changes in service and parts can translate into big gains for dealership profitability. On today's episode of Service Drive, President and CEO of M5 Management Services, Lee Harkins,...
A recent study shows that PHEVs emit nearly as much CO2 as gas cars, far above lab test predictions in real-world driving conditions.

Real-world emissions show PHEVs are almost as dirty as gas cars, study finds

- November 28, 2025
On the Dash: Real-world CO2 emissions from PHEVs are nearly five times higher than lab test results, reducing pollutants by only 19% instead of the expected 75%. PHEVs frequently rely...
Cut F&I wait times and boost customer satisfaction with productive tasks, AI tools, early vehicle walk-arounds, and clear communication.

5 ways to reduce F&I wait times and boost the customer experience

- November 28, 2025
On the Dash: CDK found that excessive wait times in the F&I department can increasingly harm customer satisfaction. Engaging customers during wait times, through paperwork, educational content, or early vehicle...
Cox Automotive predicts an 8% November U.S. new-vehicle sales drop as higher prices and weakening EV demand slow the market.

November new-vehicle sales expected to fall amid higher prices and weak EV demand

- November 26, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. new-vehicle sales in November are forecast to fall 8% year-over-year due to higher prices and slowing EV demand. EV and plug-in hybrid sales have dropped sharply...
AI-powered Flock cameras now monitor millions of drivers, sparking urgent questions about privacy, policing, and unchecked surveillance.

Are FLOCK cameras SECRETLY tracking your every move now?— It’s worse than you think!

- November 26, 2025
Buckle up, America—because if you’re driving anywhere in this country, you’re already under surveillance. I’m not talking about speed traps or red-light cameras. I’m talking about Flock Safety cameras, those...
AI guides car buyers but creates misinformation, unrealistic expectations, and cross-market confusion for dealerships.

AI-informed buyers present new challenges for dealerships

- November 25, 2025
On the Dash: AI-informed buyers may arrive overconfident with outdated or inaccurate vehicle and pricing information. The technology can generate unrealistic negotiation and purchase expectations based on past market trends. ...
GM’s chief AI officer resigns after less than a year, marking the second major tech-sector departure for the automaker in recent weeks.

GM loses another tech leader as AI chief departs

- November 25, 2025
On the Dash: GM’s chief artificial intelligence officer, Barak Turovsky, resigned after less than a year in the role. His departure shifts GM’s AI team under the manufacturing engineering department. ...


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