TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


automotive industry insights

Tesla

Tesla settles two California Autopilot crash lawsuits ahead of trial

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla has privately settled two California lawsuits tied to 2019 fatal crashes involving its Autopilot system, avoiding trials set to begin next month. The confidential settlements follow...
affordability

New-vehicle affordability holds steady in August despite record prices

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle affordability remained stable in August despite higher prices and monthly payments. Consumers required fewer weeks of income to buy a new vehicle compared with last year...
Boost fixed ops success with Jeff Cowan’s people-focused strategies, training, and tools for dealerships.

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

- September 17, 2025
Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...
The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with resales of EVs.

Faster titles, faster sales: Unlocking profitability in the used car market

- September 17, 2025
The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with an increasing number of trade-ins and resales of electric vehicles. At the...
JLR has extended its production freeze at UK plants to Sept. 24 after a cyberattack forced the company to shut down earlier this month.

JLR extends UK production halt to Sept. 24 following cyberattack

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: Jaguar Land Rover has extended its UK factory shutdown to September 24 after a cyberattack disrupted IT systems worldwide, halting vehicle assembly and staff shifts. The stoppage...
General Motors (GM)

GM Wentzville plant faces temporary layoffs amid parts shortage

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: General Motors (GM) will temporarily idle its Wentzville, Missouri assembly plant due to parts shortages. Layoffs will affect most workers across three shifts from Sept. 29 to...
Ford Motor announced that its new global headquarters, the Henry Ford II World Center, will officially open this November.

Ford unveils new World Headquarters to accelerate innovation in Dearborn

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: The Henry Ford II World Center at Dearborn consolidates design, engineering, and corporate leadership to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation. The new HQ is twice the size...
Volkswagen unveils unified EV battery cell, set to power 80% of its models by 2030 with production starting this year.

Volkswagen unveils standardized EV battery cell to power future models

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: Volkswagen introduced a prismatic “unified cell” that will power 80% of its EV lineup by 2030, debuting in affordable models in 2026. Production will start at VW’s...
brake dust

Brake dust: A silent threat to your respiratory health

- September 16, 2025
Let’s dive into a problem you might not realize is sneaking into your lungs: brake dust. That gritty, black buildup on your wheels isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a...
Tesla shares jump 6% after Elon Musk buys $1B in stock, signaling confidence and support for his push to increase voting power.

Tesla shares surge after Musk buys $1B in stock

- September 15, 2025
On the Dash: Elon Musk purchased $1 billion worth of Tesla stock on Sept. 12, marking his first buy since 2020. Tesla shares jumped more than 6% in early trading...


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