TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%


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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...
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Ford raises profit outlook, U.S. bans new Chinese robots, BMW slashes thousands of jobs

Ford raises profit outlook, U.S. bans new Chinese robots, BMW slashes 8,000 jobs

- July 29, 2026
Top Stories  Ford raises 2026 profit outlook despite tariffs, EV charges and production disruptions. Read More U.S bans new Chinese robots, power inverters over national security concerns. Read More BMW to slash 8,000...
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The auto industry's quiet power grab – nobody's connecting these dots

The auto industry’s quiet power grab – nobody’s connecting these dots

- July 29, 2026
Last night, my Ford Bronco did what millions of modern vehicles now do without a second thought—it installed an automatic software update. The next morning, I discovered something I never...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Ford raises 2026 profit outlook despite tariffs, EV charges and production disruptions

Ford raises 2026 profit outlook despite tariffs, EV charges and production disruptions

- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: Ford raised its 2026 profit guidance, signaling confidence in consumer demand despite ongoing headwinds. Truck and hybrid demand continue to drive pricing power, while EV losses narrowed...
Industry News Articles
Audi launches flagship Q9 SUV to revive U.S. sales amid tariff pressures

Audi launches flagship Q9 SUV to revive U.S. sales amid tariff pressures

- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: Audi is doubling down on premium SUVs, which now account for more than 80% of the U.S. luxury market. The Q9 gives dealers a flagship product to...
New Car Sales Articles
Why leaders should encourage mistakes

Why leaders should encourage mistakes

- July 29, 2026
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Leadership Expert Dave Anderson recounts the eighth trait in his “15 commandments for Organizational Peak Performance” series, highlighting that top-performing dealers build...
Lessons in Leadership Tips & Training
Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

- July 28, 2026
Long-Lewis Automotive Group has acquired Bramlett Kia and Bramlett GMC in Decatur, Alabama, from Jim Bramlett in a transaction that closed in July 2026. The dealerships have been renamed Long-Lewis...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is sharpening its focus on core automotive operations by divesting non-core businesses. Free2move will continue operating under new ownership, with plans to expand EV fleets and...
EVs & Technology Articles
Ford competes for Army truck contract, July auto sales hit 2026 high, Mercedes beats Q2 expectations

Ford competes for Army truck contract, July auto sales hit 2026 high, Mercedes beats Q2 expectations

- July 28, 2026
Top Stories  Ford joins 3-way race to build the Army's next tactical truck. Read More July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive. Read More Mercedes-Benz beats Q2 earnings...
Daily Newscast
July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive

July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash: July is on track to deliver the strongest sales pace of 2026, signaling resilient consumer demand. Pent-up demand, rather than policy incentives, is driving today's showroom traffic. ...
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