TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%


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BMW of Reading GM, Kevin Pitts, shares how he built his own AI-powered tools to transform his dealership and how others can do the same.

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More and more car dealers are turning to artificial intelligence to help streamline operations and customer service, but the choices can seem overwhelming. Now, some dealers are foregoing vendors and...
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New-vehicle inventory tightened in March, signaling potential price increases

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On the Dash: New vehicle days supply dropped sharply in March, falling from 96 days in February to 79. Average transaction prices hit $49,275 in March, up 3.5% year-over-year. Brand-level...
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The talent factory: How to build F&I rockstars from within

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Across the country, car dealerships are increasingly facing a new problem: finding and keeping the right people on staff. As veteran employees retire and customer expectations shift, dealers are rethinking...
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Toyota reports global vehicle sales fell 7.3% in March, blaming a slowdown in new RAV4 deliveries and shipping disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran.

Toyota sales slip for 2nd month amid Iran conflict, RAV4 model change

- April 27, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota global sales fell 7.3% in March, the second consecutive monthly decline. RAV4 deliveries dropped nearly 50% in Q1 due to a planned model changeover at U.S....
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A wave of off-lease EVs is headed to used-car lots, giving budget shoppers new options while putting pressure on dealer profit margins.

Dealers brace for glut of used EVs as lease returns set to double

- April 27, 2026
On the Dash: Over a million off-lease EVs will flood the used market by 2028, pressuring prices. Automakers face losses as returned vehicles sell below projected residual value It could...
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Why a dealership’s dispatch is key to calming service department chaos

- April 27, 2026
A dealership’s service department should function like a well-oiled machine, but order often falls into chaos as repair orders pile up, technicians self-manage their workload, and service advisors struggle to...
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Sale of stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group marks latest move in Porsche CEO Michael Leiters' sweeping turnaround effort.

Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stakes as it shifts focus to gas, hybrid models

- April 24, 2026
On the Dash: Porsche sells minority stakes of joint venture Bugatti Rimac, refocusing on its core business under new CEO Michael Leiters. Consortium led by NY investment firm HOF Capital...
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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...
Market Reports Articles
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...
EVs & Technology Articles
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...
EVs & Technology Articles

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