Hybrids and SUVs hit new highs as EV interest cools, KBB survey finds
On the Dash:
Hybrid consideration reached 22% in H1 2026, while EV interest slipped to 10% from 11%.
Non-luxury SUV consideration hit a record 71% as sedan interest fell...
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive fights fraud with new Secure Vehicle Transfer tool
On the Dash:
Cox Automotive's Secure Vehicle Transfer verifies carriers before vehicle pickup, cutting fraud risk at handoff.
Digital credentials are VIN-specific, tamper-proof and revoke automatically if carrier authorization changes.
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How generative engine optimization is changing how shoppers find your store
From links to answers
For years, search in automotive has meant familiar things: rankings, keywords, pages of links.
Today, underneath all the AI noise, there's a real shift happening. Shoppers are turning...
Build a more predictable used inventory pipeline
Summary:
Dealers often have more used-vehicle acquisition opportunities than they realize.
Ownership creates access, but the Cox Automotive Fixed Ops and Ownership Study shows a gap between customer service intent...
Weekly roundup: Trump visits GM’s proving ground in Mich., Ford raises 2026 profit outlook, Stellantis misses Q2 profit estimates
ICYMI: Trump visits GM's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan to tout American manufacturing. Ford's second-quarter results beat expectations. Stellantis more than tripled its adjusted operating income, but still missed analyst...
July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive
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.
...
Mercedes-Benz beats Q2 earnings expectations despite China sales slump
On the Dash;
Mercedes maintained its 2026 margin outlook despite weaker sales and revenue guidance.
China remains the automaker's biggest headwind, with deliveries down 30% and a €704 million write-down.
...
Used-vehicle prices ease as supply climbs to 47 days
On the Dash:
Retail used-vehicle supply hit 47 days in June while listing prices held flat at $27,027, up 6% year over year
Wholesale values fell 0.6% in July after...
New-vehicle affordability slips in June as prices, loan rates climb
On the Dash:
New-vehicle affordability declined slightly in June as prices and loan rates outweighed income growth
Affordability still beat last year, thanks to 4.1% income growth and lower...
New-vehicle prices remain below $50K as buyers shift to affordable SUVs
On the Dash:
New-vehicle prices remained stable below $50,000 despite strong June sales, signaling continued pricing discipline across the market.
Buyers increasingly chose lower-priced SUVs and compact trucks, helping offset...
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