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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Car buyer satisfaction hits record highs as omnichannel retail and AI improve experiences, though affordability remains a major concern.

Omnichannel and AI help drive higher car buyer satisfaction

- January 21, 2026
On the Dash: Car buyer satisfaction is rising, driven by omnichannel flexibility and faster, more efficient experiences. Omnichannel retail saves buyers time, but gaps remain between what consumers want to...
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Canada’s low EV tariffs on Chinese imports risk domestic jobs, supply chains, and long-term vehicle quality in harsh winters.

Canada’s costly China EV bet: A big mistake

- January 21, 2026
Canada’s decision to slash tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles may be presented as a pragmatic trade adjustment, but the reality is far more troubling. What the Carney government calls a...
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Honda will end fuel cell production at its GM joint venture in Michigan by 2026 and shift to an in-house hydrogen system.

Honda to end fuel cell system manufacturing in Michigan

- January 21, 2026
On the Dash: Honda will discontinue fuel cell system production at its Michigan joint venture with GM before the end of 2026. The automaker will move to a next-generation system...
Industry News Articles
Kevin Tynan of The Presidio Group details EV shifts, production discipline, and direct-sales limits shaping dealer strategy in 2026.

Presidio Group’s Kevin Tynan on the 2026 EV market reset and dealer opportunities

- January 21, 2026
  Electric vehicle adoption, pricing power, and distribution strategy are converging into a defining moment for automotive retail. As regulatory pressure eases and market forces reassert themselves, dealers and OEMs are...
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EPA moves to block California’s heavy-duty truck rule, curbing state overreach and reinforcing federal authority over interstate commerce.

Why the EPA blocked California’s latest truck regulation push

- January 20, 2026
For decades, California has leveraged its enormous market power to shape national vehicle policy, often pushing regulations far beyond its borders and into the daily lives of Americans who never...
Industry News Articles
The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market closed 2025 on a positive note, with both new and used EV sales rising in December.

EV market ends 2025 strong despite Q4 decline

- January 20, 2026
On the Dash: December EV sales rebounded, with 84,294 new units and 28,579 used units sold, despite Q4 declines following incentive rollbacks. Tesla remains the dominant player, accounting for nearly...
EVs & Technology Articles
China expects slower auto sales and export growth in 2026 as weak demand, inventory pressure, and trade uncertainty persist.

China’s auto sales and exports expected to slow sharply in 2026

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: China’s vehicle sales growth is expected to slow sharply to 1% in 2026. EV and plug-in hybrid sales growth is forecast to fall by nearly half year...
Industry News Global Industry News
Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform, appoints Randy Kobat as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Lotlinx Appoints Randy Kobat as Chief Commercial Officer

- January 14, 2026
DETROIT (January 14, 2026) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today the appointment of Randy Kobat as Chief...
Press Releases Industry News
EasyCare (an APCO Holdings brand) CEO Tony Wanderon explains how dealers can protect margins, boost retention, and drive profitability in 2026.

EasyCare’s Tony Wanderon on shifting F&I from transactions to long-term value

- January 14, 2026
Industry forecasts suggest dealerships may face one of their most challenging operating environments in 2026, with new-vehicle sales softening, affordability pressures rising, and operating costs continuing to climb. On the...
Industry News Driving Solutions
SUBARU AND OPERATION WARM® EXPAND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN URGENT NEED AS HOMELESSNESS RISES

Subaru and Operation Warm® expand support for children in urgent need as homelessness rises

- January 13, 2026
CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), today announced its third consecutive year partnering with Operation Warm® through the Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to support children in urgent need....
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