TSLA388.995-5.465%
GM76.905-0.735%
F14.140-0.0401%
RIVN16.830-0.97%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.2902.37%
CVNA69.630-0.96%
PAG206.2405.84%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%
TSLA388.995-5.465%
GM76.905-0.735%
F14.140-0.0401%
RIVN16.830-0.97%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.2902.37%
CVNA69.630-0.96%
PAG206.2405.84%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%
TSLA388.995-5.465%
GM76.905-0.735%
F14.140-0.0401%
RIVN16.830-0.97%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.2902.37%
CVNA69.630-0.96%
PAG206.2405.84%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%


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Toyota Kentucky begins RAV4 Hybrid assembly, breaks ground on paint facility in 40th year

- June 23, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota Kentucky has begun assembling the all-new RAV4 Hybrid at its Georgetown plant, supported by $2 billion in investments over the past two years. The plant also...
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AI is rewriting the rules of dealership website discovery

AI is rewriting the rules of dealership website discovery

- June 23, 2026
AI is changing how consumers make buying decisions online, with major implications for dealership websites and digital retail strategy. Robert DeGeorge, Director of Product Consulting for Dealer.com and VinSolutions Retail...
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How The Alpha Group makes personal growth a sales strategy.

How The Alpha Group makes personal growth a sales strategy

- June 23, 2026
Most dealership training focuses primarily on the numbers and stops there. The real challenge lies with the individual. To bridge this gap, The Alpha Group employs a different training approach,...
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EV maker Lucid cuts 18% of U.S. workforce, eliminates COO role

EV maker Lucid cuts 18% of U.S. workforce, eliminates COO role

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid is cutting roughly 18% of its U.S. workforce and eliminating its COO role, effective immediately. The restructuring targets $158 million in annual savings and scraps a...
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AIADA chairman makes the case for keeping Chinese cars out

AIADA chairman makes the case for keeping Chinese cars out

- June 22, 2026
Chinese automakers are building cheap, well-equipped vehicles and selling them across Europe, Mexico, and now Canada. As the average price of a new car in the U.S. nears $50,000, cheaper...
Industry News Inside Automotive
Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June

Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June, EVs lead the way

- June 19, 2026
On the Dash: The Manheim index rose 0.6% to 213.9 in the first half of June. The EV Index climbed 13.7% year over year, far outpacing the 2.1% Non-EV gain. ...
Market Reports Articles
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis After Vehicles Entered Active Construction Zones

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis after vehicles entered active construction zones

- June 19, 2026
On the Dash: Waymo is recalling potentially 3,871 robotaxis equipped with fifth-generation automated driving systems. The recall follows incidents in which vehicles entered active freeway construction zones in Arizona and California. ...
Recalls & Safety Updates Articles
CarMax shares tumble 9.4% as same-store sales fall for fourth quarter

CarMax profit drops for 4th straight quarter, CEO unveils new growth strategy

- June 18, 2026
On the Dash: CarMax's used-car profit fell for a fourth straight quarter, despite an $8 billion revenue beat. Shares tumbled 9.4% as investors questioned the durability of the company's ongoing...
Industry News Articles
Chevrolet unveils next-generation 2027 Silverado

Chevrolet unveils next-generation 2027 Silverado

- June 17, 2026
On the Dash: Chevrolet unveils the next-generation 2027 Silverado 1500, with new next-gen 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines Seven trims now include three lifted models, expanding Chevrolet's off-road truck options. ...
New Car Reviews Articles
Rivian slashes 300 jobs one week after launching new R2 model

Rivian slashes 300 jobs one week after launching new R2 model

- June 17, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian cut hundreds of jobs in service and sales, less than 2% of its workforce. The R2 launched last week, with the edition starting around $58,000. Rivian...
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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
Latest Articles 07/16/26

Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles

Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy

Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
Latest Articles 07/16/26

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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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries

The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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