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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President Trump implemented broad new tariffs, imposing a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and doubling tariffs on Chinese goods

Trump’s tariffs update: Triggering global retaliation

- March 4, 2025
At midnight, President Donald Trump implemented broad new tariffs, imposing a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and doubling tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%. The move sparked...
Uber launches driverless Waymo rides in Austin, rapidly expanding its AV partnership to outpace competitors looking to enter the market.

Waymo and Uber launch driverless ride-hailing service in Austin

- March 4, 2025
Starting today, Uber will begin offering driverless Waymo rides in Austin as part of a strategic multi-year partnership between the two companies. Uber riders who request UberX, Uber Green, Comfort, or...
GM appointed Barak Turovsky as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a step in the automaker’s strategy to expand AI integration.

GM appoints Barak Turovsky as first Chief AI Officer to drive tech innovation

- March 4, 2025
General Motors (GM) has appointed Barak Turovsky as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer, marking a major step in the automaker’s strategy to expand AI integration across its vehicles...
Protests against Elon Musk's government cuts escalate, hitting Tesla financially as demonstrations spread across the U.S. and globally.

‘Tesla Takedown’ movement sparks nationwide protests and boycotts

- March 4, 2025
Nine people were arrested during a protest staged outside a New York Tesla dealership on Saturday. Several protestors aggressively heckled Tesla drivers while some forced their way inside the showroom,...
Mercedes-Benz has secured an agreement with its works council to offer voluntary buyouts and reduce planned salary increases by half.

Mercedes-Benz implements cost-cutting measures amid economic pressures

- March 4, 2025
German car company Mercedes-Benz has secured an agreement with its works council to offer voluntary buyouts and reduce planned salary increases by half as part of an aggressive cost-cutting strategy.  The...

BYD achieves record EV sales, dominating the global market

- March 4, 2025
BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, reported record-breaking global sales in February 2025, continuing its rapid expansion in the EV market. The company sold 322,846 vehicles worldwide, an 8.9%...

GNYADA President Mark Schienberg talks 2025 industry challenges and New York Auto Show

- March 4, 2025
As the automotive industry grapples with evolving regulations, direct sales concerns, and potential tariffs, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) is working to protect franchise dealers and streamline...
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...
One of the most effective communication techniques service advisors can implement is the use of assumptive language.

How to use assumptive language as a service advisor to improve sales and build trust

- March 4, 2025
As a Service Advisor, your words hold immense power—not just in providing information but in guiding your customers toward decisions that are in their best interest. The way you communicate...
Jim Ziegler

Remembering Jim ‘Alpha Dawg’ Ziegler: Automotive icon and industry trailblazer passes at 78

- March 3, 2025
The automotive industry mourns the loss of Jim Ziegler, affectionately known as the "Alpha Dawg," who passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A stalwart advocate for automotive dealers, Jim's...


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