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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Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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Weekly roundup: Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU auto imports, Ford accelerates secret $30K EV truck, 14 VW dealers protest Scout’s direct sales approach

- May 9, 2026
ICYMI: President Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid ongoing trade tensions. Ford accelerates a secret EV truck project to challenge China with a $30,000 model. Fourteen California...
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NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat. The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
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Wholesale used-vehicle prices dipped overall in April, while EV prices rose as rising gas prices reshape buyer demand, according to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value index report.

Used EV prices surge in April as overall used-vehicle prices cool

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Wholesale used vehicle prices dipped in April but remain above year-ago levels overall. Used EV prices surged 7.2% year over year, amid rising gas prices. Prices for...
Market Reports Articles
Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Honda dealers may face several years of aging inventory, increasing reliance on incentives and tighter margins to stay competitive. Honda is delaying major redesigns while shifting focus...
Industry News Automotive News
Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
Economic Trends Articles
Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...
Customer Experience CBT Now
EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: EU lawmakers and governments remain deadlocked on how to implement the deal reached last year. President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks...
Global Industry News Articles
Dealers adapt as market pressures reshape April auto sales

Dealers adapt as market pressures reshape April auto sales

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: New light-vehicle sales fell 7.1% in April, the eighth straight year-over-year decline. Hybrid sales jumped 9.2% year-over-year, the only powertrain segment to post gains. BEV sales collapsed...
Market Reports Articles
Nissan cuts hundreds of jobs as restructuring plan moves ahead

Nissan cuts hundreds of jobs as restructuring plan moves ahead

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan is cutting 900 jobs in Europe as part of a global turnaround plan. The company plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs worldwide by March 2028. U.S. dealers...
Global Industry News Articles

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