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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Carvana's latest acquisition outside Cleveland marks its seventh Stellantis franchise in just over a year.

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...
Sony-Honda EV venture scales back, AFEELA model cancelled

Sony-Honda EV venture scales back, AFEELA model cancelled

- April 21, 2026
On the Dash: Sony and Honda scale back Sony Honda Mobility after scrapping plans for the AFEELA vehicle. Nearly all joint venture employees were reassigned to parent companies or affiliates. ...
Underwater deals rise to near-record highs, Edmunds says

Underwater deals rise to near-record highs, Edmunds says

- April 21, 2026
On the Dash: Negative equity reaches near-record levels, increasing rollover debt and total vehicle financing costs. Longer loan terms and higher rates are slowing equity buildup and raising monthly payments. ...
Broker activity faces rising scrutiny as states and OEMs tighten enforcement, increasing compliance risk and reshaping dealer operations.

Broker blockade: Industry crackdown reshapes dealership compliance

- April 21, 2026
The automotive broker industry faces increased scrutiny as tighter franchise laws, differences in state-level enforcement, and growing pressure from dealership groups reshape how new vehicles are sold.  Brokers act as...


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