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%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%


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AI

Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool

- January 20, 2026
The promise of AI is massive: personalized marketing, accurate inventory forecasts, and hyper-efficient service retention. But here’s the secret: the vast majority of AI investments fail not because the software...
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Carmi Automotive

Carmi Automotive acquires Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Illinois

- January 19, 2026
Carmi Automotive has acquired Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Carmi, Illinois from Jansen Auto Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and resulted in the dealership being rebranded as Carmi Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram. Tim...
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Trump considers new tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, pressuring European automakers and transatlantic auto trade.

Trump signals potential tariffs on NATO allies tied to Greenland negotiations

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Trump plans new tariffs on NATO allies unless they agree to a Greenland deal. European automakers exporting to the U.S. could face sharply higher costs. The move...
Global Industry News Articles
Canada will allow limited Chinese EV imports at reduced tariffs, drawing pushback from automakers, unions, and provincial leaders.

Canada to allow Chinese EVs under limited import quota

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a reduced 6.1% tariff. Federal leaders say the deal could support affordability and future domestic production. Automakers,...
EVs & Technology Articles
Used-vehicle sales rose in December, defying seasonal trends, as inventory stayed tight and Cox Automotive forecasts modest cooling in 2026.

Used-vehicle market posts late-year gains as inventory stays tight

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Retail used-vehicle sales increased year over year and month over month in December, an uncommon seasonal result. Inventory remains constrained at 49 days’ supply, with limited availability...
Data & Analytics Articles
Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
Mergers & Acquisitions Publishing Partners

Weekly roundup: Stellantis drops PHEVs, auto credit hits 2-year high, Jeff Wyler acquires Midwestern Auto Group

- January 17, 2026
ICYMI: Stellantis discontinues several PHEVs in North America. Auto credit conditions improved in December, hitting the highest level in 2025. Dave Cantin Group facilitated the sale of Midwestern Auto Group...
Industry News Articles
China expects slower auto sales and export growth in 2026 as weak demand, inventory pressure, and trade uncertainty persist.

China’s auto sales and exports expected to slow sharply in 2026

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: China’s vehicle sales growth is expected to slow sharply to 1% in 2026. EV and plug-in hybrid sales growth is forecast to fall by nearly half year...
Industry News Global Industry News
Ford, BYD

Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is exploring BYD as a battery supplier to support its growing hybrid vehicle lineup. The talks highlight Ford’s shift away from EVs and toward hybrids amid...
EVs & Technology Articles

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CBT News heads to Washington, D.C., to host Auto Leadership Summit
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TrueCar says it will now include mandatory dealer fees in advertised vehicle prices, exceeding FTC standards.
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Elon Musk predicts self-driving domination within a decade as Tesla, Waymo face new recalls
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S&P Global Mobility opens FeeSync to entire automotive industry at no cost, establishing first-of-its-kind dealer fee transparency infrastructure
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EV fee bill sparks backlash, Stellantis outlines U.S. turnaround, Nissan boosts retail share
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House bill targeting EV and PHEV owners sparks environmental backlash
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Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa to unveil turnaround strategy focused on U.S. recovery
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Nissan says dealer-focused strategy
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Nissan says dealer-focused strategy boosted retail market share

Rising gas prices push shoppers toward hybrids and used vehicles
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Rising gas prices push shoppers toward hybrids and used vehicles

Cox Automotive's Derek Hansen talks about how AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows.
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How AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows


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