TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


dealership news

Paul Brown, F&I conversations

Why empathy-driven F&I conversations matter more as car payments climb

- February 5, 2026
As car payments climb past $1,000 for a growing share of buyers and household budgets tighten under persistent inflation, dealerships must shift F&I conversations toward empathy, financial literacy, and predictable...
F&I Today F&I
DAS Technology

DAS Technology unleashes patent-pending vehicle smart score at NADA 2026

- February 4, 2026
Las Vegas, NV – February 4th, 2026 – DAS Technology, the leading AI-native Customer  Data & Experience Platform (CDXP) for automotive retailers, today announced their patent-pending Vehicle Smart Score (VSS),...
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Mike Stanton, CEO and NADA, Chinese

NADA CEO Mike Stanton outlines strategies on Chinese automakers, direct sales

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: NADA leadership says most dealers support government policies blocking Chinese automakers from U.S. sales channels. Direct-to-consumer sales battles are NADA’s top policy and legal priority in 2026. ...
Auto Industry Trends Articles
Stellantis, shares

Dealer optimism rises as Stellantis scales back EV plans

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis enters NADA with a reset strategy centered on hybrids, ICE, and dealer collaboration. Leadership changes and late-2025 sales momentum have improved dealer confidence. Significant U.S. investment...
EVs & Technology Articles
Catalytic converter theft, PART Act

Catalytic converter theft drives bipartisan push for federal PART Act – Greg York & Charlie Dyjak

- February 4, 2026
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive
JD Power Auto Summit

CBT News to cover J.D. Power Auto Summit 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: The 2026 J.D. Power Auto Summit will offer dealers data‑driven insights on pricing, EV trends, inventory and franchise performance at the NADA Show. OEM leaders from Toyota,...
Event Coverage Articles
Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

- February 3, 2026
Kunes Auto Group has completed the acquisition of two Minnesota dealerships from Jim Paul of Valley Automotive Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and includes Valley GMC of Hastings...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News
NADA 2026

Dealers weigh affordability and EV strategies ahead of NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Elevated vehicle costs and affordability concerns are top priorities for dealerships heading into NADA 2026. Softening EV demand and a pivot toward used EVs and hybrids are...
Auto Industry Trends Articles
Cox Automotive, AI solutions

Cox Automotive centers NADA 2026 presence on AI-powered dealer solutions

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Cox Automotive is positioning AI as an embedded, practical tool to improve dealership efficiency, inventory decisions, and customer experience rather than a standalone add-on. The company is...
EVs & Technology Articles
TrueCar

Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

- February 3, 2026
TrueCar founder Scott Painter is back at the helm after leading a $227 million transaction to take the automotive marketplace private, marking a major reset for a brand that once...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive


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