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%


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Weekly roundup: Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU auto imports, Ford accelerates secret $30K EV truck, 14 VW dealers protest Scout’s direct sales approach

- May 9, 2026
ICYMI: President Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid ongoing trade tensions. Ford accelerates a secret EV truck project to challenge China with a $30,000 model. Fourteen California...
NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat. The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
Toyota Indiana A real-life field of dreams

Toyota Indiana: A real-life field of dreams

- May 8, 2026
PRINCETON, Ind. (May 7, 2026) — Thirty years ago, Toyota took a bold leap of faith. The automaker chose Princeton, Indiana—a small town known for popcorn and basketball—as the site for...
Wholesale used-vehicle prices dipped overall in April, while EV prices rose as rising gas prices reshape buyer demand, according to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value index report.

Used EV prices surge in April as overall used-vehicle prices cool

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Wholesale used vehicle prices dipped in April but remain above year-ago levels overall. Used EV prices surged 7.2% year over year, amid rising gas prices. Prices for...
Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Honda dealers may face several years of aging inventory, increasing reliance on incentives and tighter margins to stay competitive. Honda is delaying major redesigns while shifting focus...
Homegrown

CARFAX launches Homegrown™ badge for vehicles consistently cared for by one dealership

- May 7, 2026
CENTREVILLE, Va., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CARFAX is making it easier for car shoppers to find vehicles that a single dealership has known since Day 1. The new CARFAX Homegrown™ badge that appears...
Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...
EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: EU lawmakers and governments remain deadlocked on how to implement the deal reached last year. President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks...
Hertz Car Sales continues retail expansion with digital showroom on eBay

Hertz Car Sales continues retail expansion with digital showroom on eBay

- May 6, 2026
ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hertz Car Sales today announced the latest strategic expansion of its digital retail presence with eBay, bringing thousands of Hertz Certified, near-new vehicles to one of the world’s largest online automotive...


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