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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Subprime auto loan delinquencies hit record highs as lower-income Americans struggle with rising car costs and tighter budgets.

Auto delinquencies climb as lower-income Americans struggle with car payments

- October 22, 2025
On the Dash: Over 6% of subprime auto loans are now more than 60 days delinquent, the highest on record. Vehicle repossessions surged to 1.73 million last year, the most...
Erin Keating of Cox Automotive breaks down new-vehicle prices, EV demand, tariffs, and market trends shaping September’s $50K ATP.

What’s driving the surge in new-vehicle prices? — Erin Keating | Cox Automotive

- October 22, 2025
September marked the first time the average transaction price (ATP) for new vehicles exceeded $50,000. On today's episode of CBT Now, Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive, joins us...
Gen Z buyers are using AI to decode car contracts, spot hidden fees, and gain leverage, reshaping dealership negotiations.

Gen Z just outsmarted car dealers — and they’re using AI to do it

- October 22, 2025
There’s a new dynamic shaking up the auto industry, and car dealerships aren’t thrilled about it. Generation Z—the most digital generation yet—isn’t walking into showrooms unprepared. Instead, they’re bringing a...
Dream Motor Group, co-owned by Nick Saban, is set to acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery, its first Southeast franchise.

Nick Saban’s Dream Motor Group to acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Dream Motor Group will acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery in November 2025, marking its first Toyota and Lexus stores. The franchises retail roughly 4,500 vehicles annually, with key...
Stellantis, Q3 European sales

Stellantis posts strong Q3 European sales as new models drive growth

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis’ Q3 European sales surged, with passenger car units up 4.4% year over year. New model launches, including Citroën C5 Aircross, DS N°8, and Jeep® Compass, strengthened...
Supply-chain issues halt Jeep and Ford production as aluminum fire and chip shortages disrupt U.S. auto manufacturing.

U.S. automakers struggle with parts shortages and halted output

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Jeep and Ford factories are paused due to aluminum shortages and a New York plant fire, affecting thousands of workers. Semiconductor and rare-earth material disruptions, compounded by...
Used-vehicle sales dropped 5.2% in September as affordability pressures and high loan rates weighed on consumer demand.

September used-vehicle inventory hits 2025 high as sales slow

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Used-vehicle retail sales fell 5.2% in September but remain 6.6% above last year. Average used-auto loan rates climbed above 14%, constraining affordability. Inventory rose to 2.26 million...
Geoff Tuff & Steve Goldbach, leaders

Why purposeful leaders focus on honing, not transforming — Geoff Tuff & Steve Goldbach

- October 21, 2025
Effective leaders focus on small, deliberate adjustments to keep their organizations aligned rather than chasing grand transformations. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldback share insights...
NHTSA investigates 2,000 Waymo robotaxis after one illegally passed a stopped school bus in Atlanta, raising safety concerns.

Waymo faces NHTSA probe after passing stopped school bus

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: NHTSA has opened a probe into 2,000 Waymo robotaxis after a vehicle in Atlanta illegally passed a stopped school bus unloading children. The incident involved a fully...
Stellantis, Italian union

Antonio Filosa meets Italian union as factory output pauses amid weakening demand 

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis pasues European production, including Fiat and Alfa Romeo, due to weak demand, which is impacting supply chains.  Italian unions are pressing for clarity on plant operations...


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