TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%
TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%
TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%


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Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

- August 14, 2026
On the Dash: Focus AI investments on measurable dealership needs, not adoption for its own sake. Prepare teams for shoppers who are using AI before they reach the showroom. Build...
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How Impel is using AI to fix fragmented dealership systems

How Impel is using AI to fix fragmented dealership systems

- August 13, 2026
Dealers have spent more than 30 years investing in technology to change how their stores operate, but the real breakthrough is happening now, with AI. While CRM systems and lead...
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Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

- August 12, 2026
Human expertise comes from years of learning, experience, and applying knowledge in real-world situations. AI is similar. Its intelligence is built from vast amounts of knowledge that spans industries and...
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CDK finds phone friction persists at dealerships even as AI adoption grows

CDK finds phone friction persists at dealerships as AI adoption grows

- August 3, 2026
On the Dash: Phone-related friction remains a persistent weak point even as overall dealership friction climbs industrywide. Nearly half of sales appointments and most service appointments are still booked by...
Data & Analytics Articles
GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash:  GM’s upcoming AI assistant will move beyond basic voice commands by using vehicle-specific data and telematics. AI features will become a larger part of the customer ownership...
EVs & Technology Articles
Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

- July 30, 2026
According to the latest Lotlinx 2026 Inventory Health Survey, only 9% of dealerships can identify a struggling vehicle within the first 15 days. That delay can erode margins, which leaves...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
Trump bans new Chinese robots, power inverters over national security concerns

U.S bans new Chinese robots, power inverters over national security concerns

- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: The latest restrictions reinforce the administration's push to reshore advanced manufacturing and critical technology production. Increased scrutiny of Chinese technology could further reshape automotive supply chains and...
Industry News Articles
Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

- July 27, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conversica today launched Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for dealers and dealer groups, and announced a majority recapitalization led by a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion...
Press Releases Articles
Waymo's driverless cars crash 68% less than humans, IIHS study finds

Waymo’s driverless cars crash 68% less than humans, IIHS study finds

- July 24, 2026
On the Dash: Waymo vehicles crashed 68% less often than human drivers over 50 million miles studied Single-vehicle crashes dropped 85% and injury crashes dropped 81% compared with human...
Autonomous Vehicles Articles
Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

- July 16, 2026
On the Dash: Hyundai's investment signals robotics will play a larger role in future vehicle manufacturing and production efficiency. Greater automation could improve long-term manufacturing productivity but may increase labor...
EVs & Technology Articles

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