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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BMW shields U.S. dealers from new tariffs until May 1, ensuring stable pricing on pipeline vehicles despite rising import costs.

BMW holds prices steady to protects U.S. dealers from new tariffs

- March 14, 2025
BMW of North America is taking proactive steps to protect its dealers from the immediate impact of new tariffs, ensuring price stability for vehicles already in its pipeline until May...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley and other executive leaders compensation packages take a hit as the automaker failed to meet key performance targets.

Ford CEO Jim Farley’s compensation drops due to underperformance in key targets

- March 14, 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley saw his total compensation decline by 6.1% in 2024, totaling $24.9 million. According to the automaker's 2025 proxy statement published on Thursday, the automaker struggled to...
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Tax refunds and bonuses boost new-vehicle sales

- March 14, 2025
In early March, the U.S. auto market showed signs of optimism despite ongoing consumer concerns. Sales of new vehicles surged, buoyed by the influx of tax refunds and annual bonuses,...
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Cox Automotive's Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index reveals rising dealer optimism, but weak profits and high costs persist.

Dealer sentiment improves in Q1 2025, but market still viewed as weak

- March 13, 2025
Despite weaker profits and growing costs, optimism is growing among U.S. auto dealers. The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a slight increase, rising from 42 in...
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Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, discusses how to boost service retention through trust and transparency.

Master service retention and keep customers coming back – Tully Williams | The Niello Company

- March 13, 2025
Customer retention is the backbone of dealership profitability, but how do service departments ensure repeat and referral business? According to Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, it...
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Dave Anderson breaks down the transformative power of consequences and why they are essential for building a successful team.

Build successful teams through the power of consequences

- March 12, 2025
The most skillful and effective leaders don't shy away from holding their teams accountable. One of the most impactful ways to do so is by enforcing consequences when performance, behavior,...
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Kia confirms the EV4 electric sedan will arrive in U.S. dealerships in late 2025, with a starting price in the mid-$30K range.

Kia releases more EV4 details, confirms U.S. launch in late 2025

- March 11, 2025
Kia confirmed that its new compact electric sedan, the EV4, will be coming to the U.S. market in late 2025. It's designed to compete with models like the Chevy Equinox...
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GM renews its push for a banking license, hoping for regulatory approval to expand its financial services and lower funding costs.

GM resubmits industrial bank application amid regulatory concerns

- March 11, 2025
General Motors (GM) has once again applied to establish an industrial bank, resubmitting its application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) in late January. The automaker's previous attempts failed,...
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Cox Automotive's February Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improvement in auto credit access.

Auto credit access improves in February, reaching highest level since 2022

- March 11, 2025
In February 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed an overall improvement in auto credit access, with gains across most lending channels. While new-vehicle loans saw slight tightening, used-vehicle financing—particularly...
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Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer at Joe Verde Group, shares four steps to beat the price grind, master negotiation, and sell more cars.

Beat the price grind and master negotiations – Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- March 11, 2025
Price negotiations often feel like a relentless battle for salespeople and managers. However, Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer at the Joe Verde Group, offers a solution. In today's episode...
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