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

Autonomy, Rivian

Rivian unveils custom self-driving chip and Autonomy+ package, shares drop 8%

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian unveiled its first custom self-driving chip and a lower-cost Autonomy+ driver-assistance package. Autonomy+ costs $2,500 or $49.99/month, far below Tesla’s $8,000/$99 options, and supports 3.5M miles...
Dealertrack

Auto loan approval rates rise as Dealertrack credit index reaches 99.1

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached 99.1 in November, its highest level since October 2022. Approval rates rose to 73.6%, yield spreads narrowed to 6.80, and subprime...

Dealers see record buy-sell activity as luxury demand, AI adoption reshapes the market – Erin Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- December 11, 2025
Dealership transactions are on track for a record year in 2025, fueled by robust buyer cash reserves, declining interest rates, and high demand in both luxury and ultra-luxury markets. On...
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve lowers rates to 3.5–3.75%, limits relief for car buyers

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed’s 0.25% rate cut is unlikely to meaningfully lower monthly payments for new or used vehicle buyers. Dealership financing remains constrained, though future rate cuts in...
Volkswagen to end ID.3 production at Dresden factory

Volkswagen to end ID.3 production at Dresden factory

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: Volkswagen will stop production of the ID.3 at its Dresden plant for the first time, leaving the plant temporarily without vehicles. The Transparent Factory will become a...
Wingtech invites custodians to resolve Nexperia standoff

Wingtech seeks talks to regain control of Nexperia, address chip supply risks

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: Wingtech invites custodians to regain control of Nexperia and resolve a governance standoff. Dutch legal and government actions have disrupted operations and halted chip supplies to China. ...
New-vehicle affordability hits a 45-month high in March

U.S. new-vehicle prices hold near $50k as premium models dominate November sales

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle prices remain near $50,000, with the November ATP at $49,814, reflecting strong demand for premium vehicles. Lower-priced vehicles continue to struggle, making up just 7.5% of...
BMW

BMW names Milan Nedeljkovic CEO as Zipse steps down

- December 9, 2025
On the Dash: Nedeljkovic will become BMW CEO on May 14, succeeding Oliver Zipse, and will lead the rollout of the Neue Klass EV platform.  The company’s growth in China...
Sean Gardner, negotiations

Two strategies dealers can use to streamline negotiations and boost sales – Sean Gardner | Joe Verde

- December 9, 2025
Instructor and Sales trainer at the Joe Verde Group, Sean Gardner, says many dealership negotiation problems stem from inconsistent processes and incomplete information rather than customer resistance. Speaking on the...
Asbury Automotive Grou

Asbury CEO David Hult to shift to executive chairman in 2026 

- December 8, 2025
On the Dash: Asbury CEO David Hult will become Executive Chairman; COO Dan Clara will take over as CEO in May 2026. Hult’s tenure produced a 273% increase in the...


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