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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Nissan, NISMO

Nissan plans to double NISMO lineup by 2028

- December 22, 2025
On the Dash: Nissan plans to expand its global NISMO lineup from five models to 10 by 2028. The move supports a broader turnaround strategy focused on motorsports and performance...
MADA President Scott Lambert discusses Minnesota dealers, EV adoption, tariffs, and 2026 priorities for dealer success and industry advocacy.

MADA President Scott Lambert on Minnesota dealer priorities and challenges

- December 22, 2025
Minnesota’s automotive market is navigating a year of change, from shifting EV adoption to complex legislation affecting dealers. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Scott Lambert, president of the Minnesota...
The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale of its ownership interest in three Southern California Penske dealerships to Franchise Equity Partners

The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale of its ownership interest in three Southern California Penske dealerships to Franchise Equity Partners

- December 19, 2025
CERRITOS, Calif. — Dec. 19, 2025 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail...
UAW shakes up top staff and restores departments after a monitor uncovers a retaliation scheme and deleted text messages.

UAW shuffles leadership after monitor details retaliation scheme

- December 19, 2025
On the Dash: A federal monitor found evidence of retaliation, falsified allegations and deleted text messages involving senior UAW officials. The UAW reinstated key department leaders, disciplined staff and changed...
CarMax plans lower margins and more marketing to recover sales after a 9% decline in used-vehicle sales and rising online competition.

CarMax boosts marketing, cuts margins to fight sales slump

- December 19, 2025
On the Dash: CarMax’s comparable used-vehicle sales fell 9% in Q3, exceeding analyst expectations. The company will accept lower margins and increase marketing to attract buyers. Competition from online rivals,...
Toyota Texas Earns 2025 Global Safety Excellence Award

Toyota Texas earns 2025 Global Safety Excellence Award

- December 18, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 18, 2025) – Following a competitive process across its footprint worldwide, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) named Toyota Texas as its Global Safety Excellence Award winner for 2025. The prestigious...
US and Japan launch the project selection process for a $550 billion investment fund tied to their trade deal and tariff agreement.

US, Japan begin selecting projects for $550 billion investment fund

- December 18, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. and Japan held the first formal meeting to evaluate projects under their $550 billion investment agreement. Project recommendations will flow to an investment committee, with...
Franchise Equity Partners makes minority investment in SoCal Penske Dealer Group

Franchise Equity Partners makes minority investment in SoCal Penske Dealer Group

- December 17, 2025
NEW YORK, December 17, 2025 – Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, today announced a minority investment in Roger S....
Scout Motors won approval to sell vehicles directly in Colorado, an early win as the VW-backed startup challenges franchise laws.

Scout Motors wins Colorado license to sell direct to consumers

- December 17, 2025
On the Dash: Colorado approved Scout Motors to sell vehicles directly to consumers through a state-issued dealer license. The decision allows Scout to bypass franchised dealers despite opposition from dealer...
Colin Carrasquillo explains how dealerships can dominate digital visibility and drive traffic with AI-powered search strategies.

Boost your dealership’s visibility during the age of AI-powered search

- December 17, 2025
As more consumers turn to AI-powered tools for answers, dealerships must adapt their digital marketing strategies to remain visible in an increasingly zero-click search process. On today's episode of Marketing...


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