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%


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new-vehicle inventory

U.S. new-vehicle inventory slips in June while prices continue to rise

- June 13, 2025
As of early June, new-vehicle inventory across U.S. dealerships fell to 2.47 million units, marking a 0.6% decline from May and a 12.2% drop year over year. While the market...
captive lenders

Captive lenders lose ground as banks and credit unions expand market share

- June 13, 2025
Captive lenders are steadily losing market share in both new- and used-vehicle lending as banks, credit unions, and independent finance companies grow more competitive, according to Experian Automotive's latest analysis...
Akio Toyoda was re-elected Toyota chairman as the automaker advances a \$33B buyout bid, drawing scrutiny from overseas investors.

Toyota’s Akio Toyoda re-elected Chairman amid $33B buyout scrutiny

- June 12, 2025
Akio Toyoda was re-elected chairman of Toyota Motor during the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday, securing continued support from shareholders despite international criticism of a $33 billion buyout bid...
BMW is simplifying its performance SUV lineup by eliminating its base model XM and moving forward exclusively with the BMW XM Label for 2026.

BMW streamlines XM lineup with 738-HP label model for 2026

- June 12, 2025
BMW is simplifying its flagship performance SUV lineup by eliminating the base model XM and moving forward exclusively with the high-powered BMW XM Label for 2026. The updated model, producing...
auto credit

Auto credit access eases in May

- June 12, 2025
Auto credit access improved slightly in May, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index rose to 96.7, up from 95.5 in April, marking a 1.2-point month-over-month...
Cox Automotive’s Charlie Chesbrough warns dealers to brace for slower sales as tariffs and inventory shortages take hold.

Cox Automotive’s Charlie Chesbrough warns of summer slowdown as market cools

- June 12, 2025
Auto sales are cooling off just as the summer season begins. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive, joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to break...
rare earth materials

New framework deal grants U.S. ‘upfront’ access to Chinese rare earth materials

- June 11, 2025
President Donald Trump announced the completion of a trade framework with China, pending final approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The deal outlines that China will provide the United States with...
Toyota and Daimler Truck confirmed on Tuesday that they will finalize the merger of their respective commercial fleet vehicle subsidiaries.

Toyota, Daimler Truck finalize Hino-Fuso merger to boost EV, autonomy development

- June 11, 2025
Toyota and Daimler Truck confirmed on Tuesday that they will finalize the merger of their respective commercial fleet vehicle subsidiaries, Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, under a...
GM

GM boosts U.S. manufacturing with $4B investment amid tariff pressures

- June 11, 2025
General Motors (GM) will invest $4 billion in three of its U.S. manufacturing plants as part of a sweeping plan to shift or expand production of two Mexican-assembled vehicles back...
new-vehicle prices

New-vehicle prices stay flat in May despite tariff pressures

- June 11, 2025
New-vehicle prices remained stable in May as automakers and dealers worked to offset rising costs tied to tariff uncertainty, according to new data from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. The average...


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