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

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,...
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...
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...
U.S. new-car dealerships rose in 2024, while franchises declined. Higher sales boosted throughput, with domestic brands consolidating.

U.S. new-car dealerships increase in 2024, while franchises decline

- March 10, 2025
The number of new-car dealerships in the U.S. increased by nearly 1% in 2024, reaching a total of 18,311 as of January 1, according to the 2025 Automotive News Dealer...
Work Truck Solutions secures a majority investment from Rubicon Technology Partners to accelerate growth, enhance products, and expand partnerships.

Work Truck Solutions announces strategic investment from Rubicon Technology Partners

- March 7, 2025
Chico, CA, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Work Truck Solutions®, a leading software provider for the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that it has secured a strategic majority investment from...
Nissan's board will meet soon to discuss potential replacements for CEO Makoto Uchida amid deteriorating business results and failed merger.

Nissan board to meet March 11 to discuss CEO Makoto Uchida’s fate

- March 7, 2025
Nissan's board will meet on March 11 to discuss potential successors for CEO Makoto Uchida, whose leadership has come under fire due to the automaker's deteriorating performance. Among the candidates under...
Jim Ganther, CEO of Mosaic Compliance Services, discusses the decision to strike down the FTC's CARS rule and its implications for dealers.

FTC’s CARS rule is dead: Why transparency is more important than ever – Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services

- March 4, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule may be dead for now, but compliance must remain a top priority for dealers. In this episode of...
Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could disrupt the auto industry, jeopardizing years of investments and triggering a trade war.

Automakers brace for impact as President Trump’s tariffs take effect

- March 3, 2025
Starting tomorrow, March 4, President Donald Trump will enforce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and a blanket 20% on China. These aggressive moves, part of his "America First" agenda,...
Stellantis may shift production plans for the next-gen Jeep Compass, prioritizing a gasoline-powered variant instead of the EV version.

Stellantis prioritize gas-powered Jeep Compass, extending Brampton downtime

- March 3, 2025
Stellantis may be adjusting its North American launch strategy for the Jeep Compass. While the automaker initially planned on releasing an electrified version first, a sudden freeze of operations and...
Marchionne’s call for automaker consolidation is more relevant than ever as Chinese manufacturers disrupt the industry with low-cost vehicles

Revisiting Sergio Marchionne’s vision for automotive industry consolidation

- February 28, 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...


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