TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%


automotive industry insights

Hyundai raises revenue forecast amid U.S. tariffs, lowers profit margin expectation

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Hyundai has raised its 2025 revenue forecast to 5–6% growth but lowered its operating profit margin expectation to 6–7% due to U.S. tariffs. The automaker confirmed its...
Nissan’s Vinay Shahani resigns as U.S. sales and marketing chief; Michael Soutter steps in as automaker faces financial strain.

Nissan taps Michael Soutter after US sales chief Vinay Shahani resigns

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Nissan’s U.S. sales and marketing chief, Vinay Shahani, resigned after less than two years and will be replaced by Michael Soutter. His exit comes as the automaker...
Brian Gordon breaks down the 2025 Market Outlook, covering affordability, M&A trends, and potential Chinese automaker impact.

Brian Gordon on Dave Cantin Group’s 2025 Market Outlook Midyear Update

- September 18, 2025
Soaring car prices and affordability remain at the top of mind for both dealers and consumers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Brian Gordon, president of Dave Cantin Group, breaks...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...


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