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GM72.630-0.47%
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GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
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CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
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CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
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AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
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GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
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Record-low used inventory collides with rising March sales pace

Record-low used inventory collides with rising March sales pace

- April 20, 2026
On the Dash: Tight inventory and falling days’ supply will continue to pressure sourcing and reconditioning strategies. Strong seasonal demand reinforces the importance of pricing discipline and inventory turn. Limited...
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Samsung SDI inks multi-year EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

Samsung SDI inks multi-year EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

- April 20, 2026
On the Dash: Expanding battery partnerships signal continued acceleration of EV product pipelines from legacy automakers. High-nickel battery chemistry points to ongoing focus on range and performance improvements in upcoming...
Industry News Articles
Energy secretary says gas prices have peaked, but relief may take time

Energy secretary says gas prices have peaked, but relief may take time

- April 20, 2026
On the Dash: Gas prices at $4.05, up from $3.16 a year ago, continue to pressure consumer affordability. Uncertainty around sub-$3 pricing timelines complicates demand forecasting. Elevated fuel costs may...
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Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

- April 20, 2026
Mobile service continues to divide dealership fixed operations strategies, with some dealers fully scaling mobile fleets while others rely on pickups and deliveries or traditional service drive models. During the...
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New York doubles down on electric school bus mandate

New York doubles down on costly electric bus mandate as reality sets in

- April 20, 2026
Albany isn’t hitting the brakes—it’s flooring the accelerator on a policy that’s already raising red flags with the people who have to pay for it. New York’s electric school bus...
Daily Automotive News Articles

Weekly roundup: Tariff refunds open, Ford fights Chinese EVs, Southern union breakthrough impacts dealers

- April 18, 2026
 ICYMI: Spring optimism grows for dealers as challenges remain. Massive union breakthrough in the South signals ripple effects for dealers. Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out...
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STL launches ‘Neuralis’ in the US: A high-performance Data Center portfolio engineered for the AI era

STL launches ‘Neuralis’ in the US: A high-performance Data Center portfolio engineered for the AI era

- April 17, 2026
Washington, United States, 17/April/2026: STL Optical Connectivity NA, LLC,  (STLOC),  a U.S. subsidiary of STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced the U.S. launch of Neuralis, its flagship...
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GM leans on global supply, VW ends U.S. EV output, March sales surge tightens inventory

- April 17, 2026
Top Stories  GM leans on global production to supply U.S. market amid cost pressures. Read More Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit. Read More March sales surge tightens inventory,...
Daily Newscast
GM leans on global production to supply U.S. market amid cost pressures

GM leans on global production to supply U.S. market amid cost pressures

- April 17, 2026
On the Dash: Imported inventory may create variability in delivery timing and supply consistency. Trade policy shifts could impact the pricing and availability of certain models. Global production strategies may...
Global Industry News Articles
Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

- April 17, 2026
On the Dash: Slower EV demand may impact inventory planning and turn rates for electric models. Production pullbacks could tighten EV supply or shift sourcing toward imports. Ongoing cost pressures...
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