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GM82.0101.78%
F12.2750.125%
RIVN14.510-0.09%
CYD32.1900.32%
HMC31.8100.03%
TM185.5701.45%
CVNA63.8600.14%
PAG199.010-1.58%
LAD292.510-10.49%
AN158.140-3.53%
GPI236.960-4.48%
ABG169.760-2.07%
SAH61.000-1.63%
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GM82.0101.78%
F12.2750.125%
RIVN14.510-0.09%
CYD32.1900.32%
HMC31.8100.03%
TM185.5701.45%
CVNA63.8600.14%
PAG199.010-1.58%
LAD292.510-10.49%
AN158.140-3.53%
GPI236.960-4.48%
ABG169.760-2.07%
SAH61.000-1.63%
TSLA380.6801.95%
GM82.0101.78%
F12.2750.125%
RIVN14.510-0.09%
CYD32.1900.32%
HMC31.8100.03%
TM185.5701.45%
CVNA63.8600.14%
PAG199.010-1.58%
LAD292.510-10.49%
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How Tom Wood Auto is fixing the technician shortage by running its own university

How Tom Wood Auto is fixing the technician shortage by running its own university

- October 5, 2026
Finding skilled technicians and service advisors remains a major fixed ops challenge. So, one dealer group is training its own. On today's edition of CBT Live, Bill Demaree, Corporate Director...
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Hudson Automotive adds Honda dealership in Gallatin

Hudson Automotive adds Honda dealership in Gallatin

- October 5, 2026
Gill Automotive Group facilitated the sale of Honda of Gallatin in Gallatin, Tennessee, from owners Harvey Jackson and Clay Nalley to Hudson Automotive Group. The transaction expands Hudson's presence in...
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New-car loans reach record highs, even with rates flat at 7%

New-car loans reach record highs, even with rates flat at 7%

- October 5, 2026
On the Dash: Average new-car amount financed hit a record $44,664, and average monthly payments reached a record $787. Loans of 84 months or longer made up a record 25.5%...
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Rivian deliveries jump 46% as Tesla sales decline 2%

Rivian deliveries jump 46% as Tesla sales decline 2%

- October 5, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3, up 46% year over year and ahead of Wall Street's 18,000 estimate. Rivian reaffirmed its 2026 delivery guidance of 65,000 to...
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Car buying got harder in September, CDK reports

Car buying got harder in September, CDK reports

- October 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ease of Purchase fell to 79% in September, the first reading below 80% since December. Only 45% of buyers selected a vehicle from the lot, and 13%...
Market Reports Articles
Dealership valuations, buyer demand shapes 2027 outlook

Dealership valuations, buyer demand shapes 2027 outlook

- October 5, 2026
Dealers considering buying or selling a store want to know whether the market will hold up. While strong demand is helping, owners who prepare early are in the best position...
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Why real AI adoption means getting the whole team on board

Why real AI adoption means getting the whole team on board

- October 2, 2026
Dealerships keep adding AI tools, but results depend on employees who understand them and help shape how they work. Stores that skip that step risk frustrated staff and a disconnected...
Tips & Training CBT Live
How dealers can make car buying easier 

How dealers can make car buying easier 

- October 2, 2026
As customer expectations continue to evolve, Peter Cooper, President of Lexus of Lehigh Valley, says dealers need to focus less on copying disruptors and more on understanding what those companies...
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Good news for car buyers: Washington just cut a massive cost form building cars

Good news for car buyers: Washington just cut a massive cost form building cars

- October 2, 2026
For once, there is some good news coming out of Washington for people trying to buy a car. The federal government just finalized a major change to fuel-economy rules that could...
Daily Automotive News Articles
GM keeps U.S. sales crown in Q3, but Toyota's hybrid surge is closing in fast

GM keeps U.S. sales crown in Q3, but Toyota’s hybrid surge is closing in fast

- October 2, 2026
On the Dash: GM sold 670,974 vehicles in Q3, down 5.5%, and its EV sales fell about 62%. Toyota's electrified sales rose 28.5% and now make up 57.4% of its...
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