TSLA396.680-12.27%
GM83.760-0.01%
F14.950-0.05%
RIVN15.730-1.11%
CYD53.450-3.11%
HMC26.710-0.26%
TM175.780-2.67%
CVNA69.6100.16%
PAG180.2007.71%
LAD303.87011.92%
AN195.0009.17%
GPI328.29011.64%
ABG201.0407.58%
SAH84.8202.13%
TSLA396.680-12.27%
GM83.760-0.01%
F14.950-0.05%
RIVN15.730-1.11%
CYD53.450-3.11%
HMC26.710-0.26%
TM175.780-2.67%
CVNA69.6100.16%
PAG180.2007.71%
LAD303.87011.92%
AN195.0009.17%
GPI328.29011.64%
ABG201.0407.58%
SAH84.8202.13%
TSLA396.680-12.27%
GM83.760-0.01%
F14.950-0.05%
RIVN15.730-1.11%
CYD53.450-3.11%
HMC26.710-0.26%
TM175.780-2.67%
CVNA69.6100.16%
PAG180.2007.71%
LAD303.87011.92%
AN195.0009.17%
GPI328.29011.64%
ABG201.0407.58%
SAH84.8202.13%


automotive industry insights

marketing

Smart marketing is about the message, not just the frequency

- June 5, 2025
With car buyers representing just a sliver of the population, roughly 2% at any given time, dealers can’t afford to waste outreach. The difference between being remembered and being ignored...
NTSB

NTSB recommended 68 bridges in U.S. are at risk of collapse!

- June 5, 2025
Imagine you’re cruising across a bridge - maybe the Golden Gate or the Brooklyn - when a massive ship could bring it down. This isn’t a movie plot - it...
NEVI

Spending power dispute erupts over Trump’s halt of NEVI EV grants

- June 4, 2025
The White House rejected a Government Accountability Office (GAO) conclusion that the Trump administration illegally delayed $5 billion in EV infrastructure grants. On Tuesday, the Office of Management and Budget...
Volkswagen

Volkswagen reaches deal for 20,000 voluntary job cuts across German sites

- June 4, 2025
Volkswagen (VW) has secured agreements for approximately 20,000 employees to voluntarily leave the company by 2030, a major milestone in its sweeping plan to restructure German operations. The move is...
Toyota

Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center hits 100th project milestone

- June 4, 2025
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has completed its 100th research project, working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab to study driver behavior during highway travel with and...
Amberly Allen of Dealer Merchant Services warns dealers of rising audits, legal risks, and the need for surcharge compliance as demand grows.

Dealer Merchant Services’ Amberly Allen urges dealers to get ahead of surcharge crackdowns

- June 4, 2025
With the rising cost of credit card processing and looming compliance audits, auto dealers are increasingly turning to third-party partners for surcharging solutions. Amberly Allen, founder and managing partner of...
Toyota

Akio Toyoda launches $33B bid to privatize Toyota Industries

- June 3, 2025
Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and grandson of the automaker’s founder, is leading a $33 billion (¥4.7 trillion) buyout bid to take Toyota Industries Corp. private. The tender...
Stellantis appoints Sébastien Jacquet as Chief Quality Officer, bringing 25+ years of global experience in quality and EV development.

Stellantis names Sébastien Jacquet as new Chief Quality Officer amid executive restructuring

- June 3, 2025
Stellantis has appointed Sébastien Jacquet as Chief Quality Officer, effective Monday, with his role transition taking place immediately. He will succeed Antonio Filosa, who was recently promoted to CEO amid...
Waymo hits 10M rides

Waymo hits 10M driverless rides, eyes expansion across U.S.

- June 2, 2025
Waymo, the self-driving taxi service owned by Google parent Alphabet, has reached a historic milestone, successfully conducting 10 million paid autonomous rides. The achievement reflects not just technological progress but...
Jeep has officially revealed the next-generation 2026 Cherokee SUV, confirming it will keep the iconic “Cherokee” name.

Jeep unveils new 2026 Cherokee with hybrid powertrain ahead of fall launch

- June 2, 2025
Jeep has officially revealed the next-generation 2026 Cherokee SUV, confirming it will keep the iconic “Cherokee” name despite earlier rumors suggesting a change out of respect for the Cherokee Nation....