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%


automotive industry insights

Tesla raises Cyberbeast price $15,000 to $114,990 with Luxe Package, but Cybertruck sales remain far below expectations.

Tesla hikes Cyberbeast price by $15K despite weak sales

- August 25, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla raised the price of the Cyberbeast, the top-level trim of the Cybertruck, by $15,000 to $114,900. The Cyberbeast also comes with a new "Luxe Package" that...
NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta details the Technician Advancement Program (TAP) tackling New Jersey’s technician shortage.

Laura Perrotta on NJ CAR’s new program tackling auto tech crisis

- August 25, 2025
New Jersey needs over 12,500 new technicians by 2026 to replace retiring workers. To address this urgent issue, the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has launched a...
EU and U.S. trade deal could lower auto tariffs retroactive to Aug. 1, easing costs for European carmakers and U.S. dealers.

EU pushes for retroactive US tariff relief on European cars

- August 22, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. tariffs on European cars and auto parts could be reduced retroactively to August 1, offering faster relief to automakers. The tariff reduction depends on the EU...
2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura ADX AWD A-Spec Advance: Acura’s affordable answer to luxury crossovers

- August 22, 2025
The 2025 Acura ADX enters the luxury compact crossover market with a bold mission: offer the styling, tech, and driving refinement of premium European rivals—at a far more accessible price...
Hertz will sell used cars on Amazon Autos, marking a major retail push as dealers and fleet operators watch industry impacts.

Hertz to sell used cars on Amazon in major retail shift

- August 22, 2025
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
Nissan leads HQ sale with KKR bidding $612M as automaker seeks cash amid restructuring and market pressures.

Nissan HQ in Yokohama draws $610M bid from KKR & Co.

- August 21, 2025
On the Dash: KKR is the lead bidder for Nissan’s $610M Yokohama headquarters. The sale would give Nissan cash while leasing back the HQ for 10 years. Nissan is restructuring...
On the latest episode of Marketing Matters, Ric Boccio discusses how dealers can leverage OTT effectively and avoid common pitfalls. 

Not all OTT is created equal: The 5 red flags dealers should avoid – Ric Boccio | New Road Advertising

- August 21, 2025
In today’s digital-first environment, OTT, or over-the-top advertising, is quickly becoming the most efficient way for dealerships to increase brand awareness. On the latest episode of Marketing Matters, host Colin...
At risk of stating the obvious, an automobile dealership earns its net income in the gap between revenue and operational expenses.

Increasing your automobile dealership group’s net income with indirect vendor cost reductions

- August 21, 2025
At risk of stating the obvious, an automobile dealership earns its net income in the gap between revenue and operational expenses. That’s true for any and all businesses, of course....
Ford

Ford keeps dividend high despite profit slide

- August 20, 2025
On the Dash: Ford’s 2025 dividends of 75 cents per share far exceed its 11 cents per share in earnings, raising sustainability concerns. Dividend payments of $1.8 billion already exceed...
Ford and SK On are seeking buyers for surplus EV batteries from their Kentucky plant as consumer demand continues to cool.

Ford, SK On seek buyers for excess EV battery supply

- August 20, 2025
On the Dash: Ford and SK On are looking for clients to purchase their excess battery supply amid declining consumer demand. Prospective clients include energy storage firms and other automakers. ...


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