TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%
TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%
TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%


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Sheehy Auto Stores has raised more than $340,000 for the American Heart Association in 2023, continuing its 11-year partnership.

Sheehy Auto Stores raises $340,000+ for American Heart Association

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Tesla is implementing a "congestion fee" at select Supercharger locations in an effort to combat long wait times amidst rising demand.

Tesla to charge “congestion fee” at some Supercharger locations

- November 24, 2023
Tesla will charge certain drivers a "Supercharger Congestion Fee" at a limited number of charging sites across the U.S. in an effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer...
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Fernando Varela joins Inside Automotive to discuss strategies for improving diversity in the retail automotive workforce.

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Service center revenue, demand remain strong throughout October

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