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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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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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. ...
Fixed-Ops Articles
New-vehicle prices rose in April, but the gains fell short of the historical average, with wide variation across brands and segments, according to Kelley Blue Book.

New-vehicle prices rise in April, but the pace is cooling

- May 13, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle ATP rose 1.8% year over year in April, below the 3.6% long-term average. Ford and GM posted strong gains while several luxury brands saw transaction prices...
Market Reports Articles
Stellantis bets big on partnerships to power comeback

Stellantis bets big on partnerships to power comeback

- May 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be a core part of the company's long-term strategy. Last week, Stellantis announced a new distribution partnership with Chinese EV...
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