TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


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Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

- May 4, 2026
Today's car market is a complex environment for dealers and customers alike. Rising gas prices, tariffs, and a growing list of options have customers rethinking how they shop for their...
Jeff Cowan urges dealers to double down on fixed ops as uncertainty drives pullback 

Jeff Cowan urges dealers to double down on fixed ops as uncertainty drives pullback 

- May 4, 2026
It’s easy to pull back and play defense when there’s a lot of uncertainty in the market. But, historically, the teams that lead in fixed ops, are the ones who...
Ransomware attacks more than doubled in 2025, and the targets now include the vehicles themselves, says a new report from cybersecurity firm Halcyon.

Ransomware attacks on auto industry rise, the security steps you need to take now

- May 1, 2026
On the Dash: Ransomware attacks on the auto industry more than doubled in 2025, accounting for 44% of all cyber incidents. Suppliers are the weakest link, giving criminals a back...
Stellantis, Volkswagen report mixed Q1 results

Stellantis, Volkswagen report mixed Q1 results

- May 1, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis reports weaker Q1 profitability tied to pricing normalization, higher costs and inventory adjustments. Volkswagen posts an earnings decline amid EV investments and rising operating expenses. Both...
UAW monitor cites governance failures in delayed strike fund investments

UAW monitor cites governance failures in delayed strike fund investments

- May 1, 2026
On the Dash: Federal monitor identifies governance, communication, and oversight failures tied to delayed reinvestment of strike funds. Report finds no misconduct but cites leadership tensions and unclear responsibilities. Monitor...
Kill Switch, NHTSA

NHTSA’s controversial ‘Kill Switch’ mandate lives on despite missed deadline, repeal effort

- May 1, 2026
On The Dash: NHTSA missed its 2024 deadline and has no timeline for a final rule. No commercially available technology yet meets the law's passive detection standard. A House bill...
2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

- May 1, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Camry arrives with a clear message from Toyota: hybrids are no longer a niche offering, they are the mainstream. For this latest generation, Toyota has gone all-in...
Carvana expands CDJR footprint

Carvana expands CDJR footprint as new-car ambitions take shape

- May 1, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
Diesel was never the problem – Washington was the problem!

Diesel was never the problem – Washington was the problem!

- May 1, 2026
Diesel was never the problem. Washington was. For decades, diesel engines powered the backbone of America—heavy-duty trucks, farm equipment, and yes, even passenger cars and SUVs for drivers who wanted...
GM deploys Google Gemini AI to 4 million vehicles

GM deploys Google Gemini AI to 4 million vehicles with no dealer involvement

- April 30, 2026
On the Dash: Four million GM vehicles get a major AI upgrade to Google Gemini without visiting a dealership. Gemini brings hands-free messaging, smarter navigation and conversational AI to the...


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