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CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
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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%
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Ford stock surges as energy storage ambitions fuel investor optimism

Ford stock surges as energy storage ambitions fuel investor optimism

- May 15, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is expanding beyond vehicle manufacturing into energy storage and infrastructure markets tied to AI growth. Investor enthusiasm suggests Wall Street increasingly values automakers with diversified technology...
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Stellantis expands China EV strategy with $1.17B Dongfeng partnership

Stellantis expands China EV strategy with $1.17B Dongfeng partnership

- May 15, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is accelerating its EV strategy through deeper partnerships with Chinese automakers and suppliers. China’s leadership in EV technology continues to reshape global manufacturing and sourcing decisions. ...
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New-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers push remaining 2025 stock

New-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers push remaining 2025 stock

- May 15, 2026
On the Dash: Model year 2025 inventory dropped 36% month-over-month; 93% of lots are now model year 2026 vehicles. Dodge carries 142 days of supply; Toyota sits tight at just...
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Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1, as the pace of missed payments slowed.

Auto loan delinquencies hold near 3% as borrower stress eases

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1 2026. Borrowers aged 18 to 29 posted the highest serious delinquency rates across all loan...
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RockED partners with NACAT to offer free and discounted training solutions for members

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- May 14, 2026
Gladstone, MO — May 12, 2026 — The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) today announced a new partnership with RockED, a leading mobile-first training platform, to provide automotive...
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More shoppers considering EVs, price and charging availability still driving many away

More shoppers considering EVs, price and charging availability still driving many away

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Gas prices pushed EV consideration higher in April, 26% now "very likely" to consider an EV Purchase price is the most frequent objection, followed by range and...
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Rivian's robotics spinoff tops $1 billion in funding as automaker pushes factory automation

Rivian’s robotics spinoff tops $1 billion in funding as automaker pushes factory automation

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian's robotics spinoff Mind Robotics has raised more than $1 billion in under a year. The $400 million round values Mind Robotics at $3.4 billion, up 70%...
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CNCDA President Brian Maas discusses the VW/Scout franchise battle, FTC pricing confusion, and why California's governor's race matters to dealers everywhere.

California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

- May 14, 2026
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
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Why 'decision fatigue' is killing your F&I gross

Why ‘decision fatigue’ is killing your F&I gross

- May 14, 2026
Buying a car demands more decisions than many customers expect. By the time they sign the purchase agreement, "decision fatigue" has set in. They have already negotiated a price, settled...
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The simple 'paperwork' mistake that could cost dealers $10,000

The simple ‘paperwork’ mistake that could cost dealers $10,000

- May 13, 2026
On the Dash: CDK Global says a paperwork problem cost a dealer $10,000 during a manufacturer audit. NADA calls federal record-keeping requirements among the most burdensome rules dealers face today. ...
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