TSLA391.420-3.04%
GM77.8500.21%
F14.2500.07%
RIVN17.330-0.47%
CYD45.535-0.335%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.1502.23%
CVNA72.4101.82%
PAG205.1954.795%
LAD341.0159.645%
AN209.2255.685%
GPI328.7259.325%
ABG225.9407.51%
SAH103.1003.37%
TSLA391.420-3.04%
GM77.8500.21%
F14.2500.07%
RIVN17.330-0.47%
CYD45.535-0.335%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.1502.23%
CVNA72.4101.82%
PAG205.1954.795%
LAD341.0159.645%
AN209.2255.685%
GPI328.7259.325%
ABG225.9407.51%
SAH103.1003.37%
TSLA391.420-3.04%
GM77.8500.21%
F14.2500.07%
RIVN17.330-0.47%
CYD45.535-0.335%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.1502.23%
CVNA72.4101.82%
PAG205.1954.795%
LAD341.0159.645%
AN209.2255.685%
GPI328.7259.325%
ABG225.9407.51%
SAH103.1003.37%


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Ford Q2 sales fall 10.3%, Stellantis posts fourth straight sales gain, BMW completes $1.7B SC investment

- July 3, 2026
Top Stories  Ford Q2 sales fall 10.3% as EVs and F-Series weigh on results. Read More Ram and Pacifica drive Stellantis to fourth straight quarter of U.S. sales growth. Read More BMW completes...
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Ram and Pacifica drive Stellantis to fourth straight quarter of U.S. sales growth

- July 3, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis sold 328,284 vehicles in Q2 2026, up 6% year-over-year, and 634,345 in the first half, up 5%. Ram total pickup sales rose 14% in the quarter,...
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BMW completes $1.7 billion South Carolina investment, unveils new X5

BMW completes $1.7 billion South Carolina investment, unveils new X5

- July 3, 2026
On the Dash: BMW completed a $1.7 billion investment in Plant Spartanburg and the new Plant Woodruff. The X5 debuts as BMW's first U.S.-built fully electric model, production starting late...
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Fourth of July weekend brings big incentives and offers from automakers

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The Fourth of July is a busy time for dealers. The holiday gives shoppers more time to look for their next car. Automakers are hoping to hit mid-year sales. And...
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GM tops Q2 sales, Nissan logs 16 months of growth, US won't renew USMCA

GM tops Q2 sales, Nissan logs 16 months of growth, US won’t renew USMCA

- July 2, 2026
Top Stories  GM tops US sales in Q2 despite 33% drop in EV sales. Read More Nissan reports 16 straight months of retail sales growth. Read More US will not renew USMCA, sets...
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GM tops US sales in Q2 despite 33% drop in EV sales

- July 2, 2026
On the Dash: GM sold 714,896 vehicles in Q2, the most of any automaker, despite a 4.2% year-over-year drop. Hyundai-Kia and Honda both moved up a spot from Q1,...
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Nissan

Nissan reports 16 straight months of retail sales growth

- July 2, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan Group reported second-quarter U.S. total sales of 242,741 units, up 9.6% year-over-year, with Nissan Division retail sales increasing 8.8% for the quarter. Frontier, Sentra, and Rogue...
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Toyota takes to the sky in air taxi JV with Joby Aviation

Toyota takes to the sky in air taxi JV with Joby Aviation

- July 2, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota and Joby formed a joint venture June 30 to build production infrastructure. Toyota contributes manufacturing expertise after nearly a decade backing Joby. The venture will...
EVs & Technology Articles
Stellantis dealer optimistic about CEO's turnaround plan

Stellantis dealer feels affordability crunch, optimistic on turnaround

- July 2, 2026
With new-vehicle inventory thin and dealer profitability under pressure, Stellantis retailers have spent the past year absorbing the fallout of a rocky product strategy. During today's Inside Automotive episode, Dave...
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How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability

How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability

- July 2, 2026
The finance office has become the most scrutinized room in the dealership. Today's customers arrive more informed and more payment sensitive than ever. At the same time, F&I teams are...
F&I Today F&I


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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce

Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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