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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dispatch

Why a dealership’s dispatch is key to calming service department chaos

- April 27, 2026
A dealership’s service department should function like a well-oiled machine, but order often falls into chaos as repair orders pile up, technicians self-manage their workload, and service advisors struggle to...
Service Drive Fixed-Ops
Sale of stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group marks latest move in Porsche CEO Michael Leiters' sweeping turnaround effort.

Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stakes as it shifts focus to gas, hybrid models

- April 24, 2026
On the Dash: Porsche sells minority stakes of joint venture Bugatti Rimac, refocusing on its core business under new CEO Michael Leiters. Consortium led by NY investment firm HOF Capital...
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Toyota Mobility Foundation Names Innovators in Clean Freight as Detroit Winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge

Toyota Mobility Foundation names innovators in clean freight as Detroit winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge

- April 24, 2026
DETROIT, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and City of Detroit today announced three winners of TMF's Sustainable Cities Challenge in Detroit. The announcement marks the conclusion of the...
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The latest JD Power-GlobalData forecast shows a decline in new car sales in April, but you can blame last year's tariff panic, not today's buyers.

New car sales drop 7.3% in April, but don’t blame buyers

- April 24, 2026
On the Dash: The latest JD Power-GlobalData forecast shows April's 7.3% sales drop stems from last spring's tariff-driven buying rush. Nearly one in three trade-ins carries negative equity, making deals...
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Rivian R2 Production Begins

Rivian begins R2 production, taking aim at traditional dealerships

- April 23, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian has begun building the R2, with first customer deliveries expected this spring. The R2 is Rivian's first vehicle designed to compete in the mainstream market. Rivian's...
EVs & Technology Articles
EV rentals, EVs, electric vehicles, Hetrz,

More drivers turn to EV rentals as gas prices top $4

- April 23, 2026
On the Dash: EV rentals are surging at Hertz and Turo as gas prices top $4 a gallon nationwide. The conflict in Iran has pushed U.S. gas prices up more...
EVs & Technology Articles
Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight

Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight

- April 23, 2026
Marketing inside dealerships is getting more complex, and the people running it are struggling to keep up. Some dealers are spending up to $100,000 a month on marketing with little...
Automotive Marketing CBT Now
Transparency trouble

Transparency trouble: How top dealers win trust from the start

- April 23, 2026
The automotive retail industry is facing a transparency tipping point. Today's car buyers are better informed than any previous generation, and they are losing patience with dealerships that still rely...
F&I Today F&I
U.S. News announces the 2026 best hybrid and electric cars

U.S. News announces the 2026 best hybrid and electric cars

- April 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards. Despite the end of EV...
Press Releases Articles
Carvana's latest acquisition outside Cleveland marks its seventh Stellantis franchise in just over a year. CDJR

Carvana expands dealership portfolio with CDJR dealership in Ohio

- April 21, 2026
On the Dash: Carvana acquired its seventh CDJR franchised dealership in Avon Lake, Ohio, near Cleveland. The Ohio store follows a Boston-area acquisition made just one month earlier. Carvana entered...
Mergers & Acquisitions Articles

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