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%


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The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI offers turbocharged performance, updated tech, sporty handling, and practical hatchback versatility.

Volkswagen’s 2025 GTI: The hot hatch that blends fun and function

- October 24, 2025
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI continues its long tradition as the benchmark for hot hatches, blending performance, practicality, and everyday usability in a way few competitors can match. For 2025,...
California must keep 13 refineries running to ensure fuel supply, stabilize prices, and manage the shift to renewable energy.

California’s fossil fuel reality check: Why 13 refineries still matter

- October 24, 2025
California’s leaders spent years promising an expedited break from fossil fuels, but the state is discovering a hard truth: gasoline and diesel still underpin day-to-day life, and California will keep...
The NADA's 2025 Midyear Report found that U.S. franchised dealerships added employees in 2024 while average weekly pay fell.

Franchised dealership employment hits pre-pandemic levels in 2024, NADA reports

- October 23, 2025
On the Dash: Total employment at U.S. franchised dealerships rose to 1.13 million in 2024, the highest level since 2019. Average weekly earnings per employee fell 1.7 percent to $1,897,...
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Rivian to lay off over 600 workers, WSJ reports

- October 23, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian is cutting 4% of its workforce to manage costs amid declining EV incentives and revenue pressures. The company lowered its full-year delivery guidance, even after Q3...
GM plans eyes-off driving, conversational AI, and centralized computing in vehicles by 2028 to enhance smart mobility.

GM plans eyes-off driving and AI-powered vehicles by 2028

- October 23, 2025
On the Dash: General Motors plans to launch eyes-off autonomous driving by 2028, starting with the all-electric Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. GM will introduce conversational AI with Google Gemini in 2026,...
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2026 Toyota RAV4 debuts with all-hybrid lineup

- October 23, 2025
On the Dash: The 2026 Toyota RAV4 lineup will be fully electrified, offering only hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Performance and efficiency increase across all trims, with up to 52...
Peter Cooper shares insights on dealership service, technician retention, and boosting customer loyalty at Lexus of Lehigh Valley.

Peter Cooper on winning customer loyalty in the service drive

- October 23, 2025
Maximizing customer loyalty starts the moment a car pulls into the service bay. On today's episode of Service Drive, Peter Cooper, president and CEO of Lexus of Lehigh Valley, shares...
General Motors scraps Brightdrop EV vans

GM to end BrightDrop electric van production in Canada

- October 22, 2025
On the Dash: GM is ending BrightDrop van production in Ontario, affecting about 1,200 workers. The automaker is prioritizing U.S.-based gas vehicle production under new trade and policy conditions. Canada’s...
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Mercedes-Benz warns chip supply issues could hit global auto production

- October 22, 2025
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz secures short-term chip supplies but says global auto production is at risk. Dutch seizure of Nexperia and China’s export restrictions are creating industry-wide volatility. BMW and...
Volkswagen will pause Golf and Tiguan production this week but denies any link to chip supply tensions involving Nexperia.

Volkswagen says brief production halt not tied to Nexperia dispute

- October 22, 2025
On the Dash: Volkswagen confirmed temporary pauses in Golf and Tiguan production, citing inventory management and holidays. The automaker denied any link between the pauses and the ongoing Nexperia chip...


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