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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Colin Carrasquillo explains how dealerships can capture intent, leverage tiered campaigns, and boost local marketing results.

How dealerships can capture intent and maximize marketing

- September 18, 2025
National and regional advertising campaigns create brand awareness, but it is at the dealership level where that awareness must be converted into sales. On today's episode of Marketing Matters, Digital...
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surcharging

Cash discounting vs. surcharging: The case for optimized surcharging

- September 18, 2025
Most auto dealerships operate on razor-thin profit margins while juggling rising costs for inventory and labor. Adding to these financial pressures, credit card processing fees, typically ranging from 1.5% to...
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Waymo

Waymo secures SFO testing permit and announces Nashville expansion

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Waymo secured a permit to test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport, with a three-phase rollout planned. The company announced a Nashville launch next year in partnership...
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The U.S. is negotiating to create a $5 billion fund to invest in mining, marking the largest direct involvement in critical mineral deals.

U.S. eyes $5B mining fund to boost critical mineral supplies

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. DFC and Orion Resource Partners will jointly establish a $5 billion fund to secure critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, and rare earths. The fund...
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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...
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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...
Headlines Articles
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...
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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...
Articles Sales & Marketing
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...
Headlines Articles
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...
Articles Headlines

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