TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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Dealers navigate negative equity, stabilizing market metrics in 2026– Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds 

- February 19, 2026
Jessica Caldwell, AVP of Insights at Edmunds, tells dealers on today’s episode of Inside Automotive that while the percentage of consumers trading in vehicles with negative equity isn’t at record...
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Paul Brown on increasing VSC penetration and PVR through early education, pricing confidence and data-driven conversations.

Boost VSC penetration and PVR with smarter pre-framing

- February 19, 2026
Increasing vehicle service contract (VSC) penetration and boosting profit per retail unit begin long before the menu presentation. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent...
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Alpine Automotive Group acquires Len Lyall Chevrolet in Aurora, Colorado

Alpine Automotive Group acquires Len Lyall Chevrolet in Aurora, Colorado

- February 18, 2026
(AURORA, Colo. — February 13, 2026) Alpine Automotive Group today announced it has acquired Len Lyall Chevrolet, a long-established Chevrolet dealership serving Aurora for decades. The dealership, located at 14500...
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KBB report shows January new-vehicle ATP reaches an all-time high

KBB report shows January new-vehicle ATP reaches an all-time high

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Higher MSRPs and reduced incentives signal stronger margin discipline at the start of the year. Mix continues to drive averages, with trucks and luxury SUVs propping up...
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Ford targets $30,000 EV with new battery strategy

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Ford aims to launch a $30,000 electric pickup in 2027 using a new EV platform. The company is cutting battery size, parts and assembly time to lower...
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Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing, Marcelo Conti

Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Supplier relations and purchasing discipline directly impact vehicle availability, incentives and production stability Leadership changes suggest Stellantis is prioritizing cost control and quality amid ongoing supply chain...
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Mercedes-Benz recalled 12K EQB EVs

Mercedes-Benz recalls EQB EVs for third time over battery fire risk

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB EVs in the U.S. for a third time to replace high-voltage batteries due to fire risk. Early battery cells from Farasis...
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Jesse Jackson, minority dealers

Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on minority auto dealers

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Jesse Jackson linked civil rights advocacy to dealership ownership and supplier access in the auto retail industry. His campaigns pressured automakers to expand minority representation in hiring...
Industry News Articles
Dave Anderson, daily execution

Daily execution drives dealership success

- February 18, 2026
  Dave Anderson, leadership coach and author, says sustaining success in a high-performance culture requires showing up every day to prove yourself and execute the activities that drive results. In the ninth...
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Matt Bowers Auto Group Acquires Bill Estes CDJR in Indiana

Matt Bowers Auto Group acquires Bill Estes CDJR in Indiana

- February 17, 2026
Matt Bowers Auto Group has acquired Bill Estes Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Brownsburg, Indiana, from Asbury Automotive Group. The transaction closed in February 2026 and marks the group’s first dealership in Indiana....
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