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%
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Ford reports 10.2% July sales decline as retail strategy shifts

Ford reports 10.2% July sales decline as retail strategy shifts

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is prioritizing higher-margin retail sales over fleet volume, even if it results in lower overall sales. F-Series inventory should continue to improve as production recovers from...
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Car buyers now shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

Car buyers shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

- August 5, 2026
On the Dash: Car buyers now spend one to three months cross-shopping brands, dealers and marketplaces before buying. Price now outweighs brand loyalty, with 31% of buyers prioritizing value over...
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How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition

How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition

- August 5, 2026
  Too many business leaders manage their organizations from behind a desk, spending more time tracking past performance than shaping future strategy. According to Leadership Expert and LearnToLead President Dave Anderson,...
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How generative engine optimization (GEO) is changing how shoppers find your store

How generative engine optimization is changing how shoppers find your store

- August 5, 2026
From links to answers  For years, search in automotive has meant familiar things: rankings, keywords, pages of links.  Today, underneath all the AI noise, there's a real shift happening. Shoppers are turning...
Sales & Marketing Articles
The rise of the 'advisor' dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

The rise of the ‘advisor’ dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

- August 4, 2026
The auto industry has long defined affordability through familiar metrics: vehicle price, interest rate and monthly payments. While those factors remain important, they no longer tell the full story of...
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Dave Cantin explains what's driving demand for luxury dealerships

Dave Cantin explains what’s driving demand for luxury dealerships

- August 3, 2026
Luxury dealership demand continues to outpace supply, driving competition among buyers across the country. On the latest episode of Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder and CEO of Dave Cantin Group...
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Kia, Hyundai post record July sales as hybrid demand accelerates

Kia, Hyundai post record July sales as hybrid demand accelerates

- August 3, 2026
On the Dash: Kia and Hyundai both posted their best-ever July sales, driven by strong SUV and hybrid demand. Hybrid models now make up a growing share of retail sales,...
Industry News Articles
Build a more predictable used inventory pipeline

Build a more predictable used inventory pipeline

- August 3, 2026
Summary: Dealers often have more used-vehicle acquisition opportunities than they realize. Ownership creates access, but the Cox Automotive Fixed Ops and Ownership Study shows a gap between customer service intent...
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GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash:  GM’s upcoming AI assistant will move beyond basic voice commands by using vehicle-specific data and telematics. AI features will become a larger part of the customer ownership...
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Toyota's global sales drop for fifth straight month

Toyota’s global sales drop for fifth straight month

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota's global sales fell 1.1% in June, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Weakness in the Middle East and China offset gains in North America and Japan. ...
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