TSLA404.110-5.88%
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%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
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%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
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%
LAD257.090-7.8%
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JD Power projects 16.3 million new-vehicle sales in 2026 and unveils a unified platform strategy at the NADA Show.

JD Power projects 16.3M new-vehicle sales in 2026 to kick off NADA Show

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: JD Power forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales will total 16.3 million units in 2026, matching 2025 levels. Supply and demand dynamics are expected to be the primary driver...
Data & Analytics Articles
Catalytic converter theft, PART Act

Catalytic converter theft drives bipartisan push for federal PART Act – Greg York & Charlie Dyjak

- February 4, 2026
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
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Gas taxes are changing nationwide in 2026, with automatic hikes, pauses, and major shifts reshaping how states fund roads and what drivers pay.

Your state just raised gas taxes: see the new pump prices

- February 4, 2026
Some new taxes are in play and take effect at the pump. Fuel taxes are quietly shifting across the country, and for millions of drivers and truckers, the changes will...
Daily Automotive News Articles
trust, loyalty

Trust is the new currency: Winning loyalty as the automotive industry evolves

- February 4, 2026
For decades, automotive retail followed a familiar rhythm. Consumers financed vehicles through dealerships, replaced them on predictable cycles, and returned to the dealership for service largely by default. That rhythm...
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Cox Automotive

AI-powered, people-driven, Cox Automotive showcases industry-leading capabilities and an unmatched breadth of technology at NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
Cox Automotive will highlight new retail, wholesale, EV and logistics solutions at NADA 2026,  reinforcing its role as the industry’s largest automotive services and technology provider.  Backed by unmatched data...
Press Releases Articles
JD Power Auto Summit

CBT News to cover J.D. Power Auto Summit 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: The 2026 J.D. Power Auto Summit will offer dealers data‑driven insights on pricing, EV trends, inventory and franchise performance at the NADA Show. OEM leaders from Toyota,...
Event Coverage Articles
Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

- February 3, 2026
Kunes Auto Group has completed the acquisition of two Minnesota dealerships from Jim Paul of Valley Automotive Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and includes Valley GMC of Hastings...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News
NADA 2026

Dealers weigh affordability and EV strategies ahead of NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Elevated vehicle costs and affordability concerns are top priorities for dealerships heading into NADA 2026. Softening EV demand and a pivot toward used EVs and hybrids are...
Auto Industry Trends Articles
Cox Automotive, AI solutions

Cox Automotive centers NADA 2026 presence on AI-powered dealer solutions

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Cox Automotive is positioning AI as an embedded, practical tool to improve dealership efficiency, inventory decisions, and customer experience rather than a standalone add-on. The company is...
EVs & Technology Articles
TrueCar

Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

- February 3, 2026
TrueCar founder Scott Painter is back at the helm after leading a $227 million transaction to take the automotive marketplace private, marking a major reset for a brand that once...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive


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