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GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
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GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
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- July 29, 2026
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Ford raises 2026 profit outlook despite tariffs, EV charges and production disruptions

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Trump bans new Chinese robots, power inverters over national security concerns

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- July 29, 2026
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BMW to slash 8,000 jobs in Germany as China sales slump

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- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: BMW plans to cut about 8,000 jobs globally, mostly in Germany, through a voluntary severance program that spares production roles.  The cuts follow June's profit warning...
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Audi launches flagship Q9 SUV to revive U.S. sales amid tariff pressures

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- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: Audi is doubling down on premium SUVs, which now account for more than 80% of the U.S. luxury market. The Q9 gives dealers a flagship product to...
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An hours-long buying process is still common at dealerships, even as customers show up having already made their decision online. Sales tactics that haven't changed in decades and growing federal...
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Why leaders should encourage mistakes

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- July 29, 2026
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Leadership Expert Dave Anderson recounts the eighth trait in his “15 commandments for Organizational Peak Performance” series, highlighting that top-performing dealers build...
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Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

- July 28, 2026
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Ford joins 3-way race to build the Army's next tactical truck

Ford joins 3-way race to build the Army’s next tactical truck

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash: Ford's F-Series Super Duty prototype contract is its largest defense opportunity since the Cold War. GM leads with ISV-Heavy field testing and a $1 billion pipeline...
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