TSLA408.300-2.85%
GM84.5500.485%
F14.695-0.075%
RIVN16.020-0.66%
CYD51.160-0.67%
HMC26.925-0.045%
TM179.160-1.06%
CVNA70.1501.25%
PAG181.2001.135%
LAD311.2102.69%
AN196.7253.335%
GPI327.3901.65%
ABG201.0101.46%
SAH83.8100.1%
TSLA408.300-2.85%
GM84.5500.485%
F14.695-0.075%
RIVN16.020-0.66%
CYD51.160-0.67%
HMC26.925-0.045%
TM179.160-1.06%
CVNA70.1501.25%
PAG181.2001.135%
LAD311.2102.69%
AN196.7253.335%
GPI327.3901.65%
ABG201.0101.46%
SAH83.8100.1%
TSLA408.300-2.85%
GM84.5500.485%
F14.695-0.075%
RIVN16.020-0.66%
CYD51.160-0.67%
HMC26.925-0.045%
TM179.160-1.06%
CVNA70.1501.25%
PAG181.2001.135%
LAD311.2102.69%
AN196.7253.335%
GPI327.3901.65%
ABG201.0101.46%
SAH83.8100.1%


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Nissan

Nissan stands firm as Chinese automakers expand in Brazil and Mexico

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan welcomes Chinese competition in Latin America and plans to compete on product and service. Brazil and Mexico have raised tariffs as Chinese brands expand through aggressive...
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Auto insurance rates dip slightly to start 2026

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash: Auto insurance rates edged down nationally in January 2026, with full coverage averaging $178 per month. Vehicle technology, location and driver profile remain the primary factors shaping...
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The redesigned 2026 Nissan Sentra delivers sharper styling, updated tech, strong safety features, and competitive value in the compact sedan segment.

2026 Nissan Sentra: A smarter, sharper compact sedan that plays it safe—and that’s the point

- February 20, 2026
The Nissan Sentra has been completely redesigned for 2026, and while it doesn’t rewrite the compact sedan rulebook, it does exactly what many buyers want most: it delivers strong value,...
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Vehicle dependability declines as software issues mount, JD Power finds

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Vehicle dependability has reached its highest problem level since the study redesign in 2022. Infotainment and mobile phone integration issues remain the top sources of owner complaints. ...
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Paul Brown on increasing VSC penetration and PVR through early education, pricing confidence and data-driven conversations.

Boost VSC penetration and PVR with smarter pre-framing

- February 19, 2026
Increasing vehicle service contract (VSC) penetration and boosting profit per retail unit begin long before the menu presentation. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent...
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Alpine Automotive Group acquires Len Lyall Chevrolet in Aurora, Colorado

Alpine Automotive Group acquires Len Lyall Chevrolet in Aurora, Colorado

- February 18, 2026
(AURORA, Colo. — February 13, 2026) Alpine Automotive Group today announced it has acquired Len Lyall Chevrolet, a long-established Chevrolet dealership serving Aurora for decades. The dealership, located at 14500...
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Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing, Marcelo Conti

Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Supplier relations and purchasing discipline directly impact vehicle availability, incentives and production stability Leadership changes suggest Stellantis is prioritizing cost control and quality amid ongoing supply chain...
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Jesse Jackson, minority dealers

Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on minority auto dealers

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Jesse Jackson linked civil rights advocacy to dealership ownership and supplier access in the auto retail industry. His campaigns pressured automakers to expand minority representation in hiring...
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electric buses

Taxpayers paid $8 million for electric buses that can’t run in the cold

- February 18, 2026
Here we go again. Another expensive lesson in what happens when political ambition outruns engineering reality, this time playing out in the dead of winter in Burlington, Vermont. Electric buses,...
Daily Automotive News Articles
eLend Solutons survey shows rising dealership fraud as digital vehicle sales increase, with many dealers losing multiple vehicles.

Digital transactions fuel spike in dealership fraud, eLend Solutions survey shows

- February 17, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly 80% of dealers report rising fraud over the past two years. Almost half lost four or more vehicles to identity fraud. Most dealers link increased fraud...
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