TSLA433.5907.58%
GM79.7901%
F15.3250.395%
RIVN14.3900.17%
CYD59.0401.69%
HMC26.420-0.05%
TM190.0901.01%
CVNA70.1501.87%
PAG166.5901.86%
LAD283.0506.47%
AN191.7601.78%
GPI329.6303.45%
ABG190.0202.3%
SAH78.6900.53%
TSLA433.5907.58%
GM79.7901%
F15.3250.395%
RIVN14.3900.17%
CYD59.0401.69%
HMC26.420-0.05%
TM190.0901.01%
CVNA70.1501.87%
PAG166.5901.86%
LAD283.0506.47%
AN191.7601.78%
GPI329.6303.45%
ABG190.0202.3%
SAH78.6900.53%
TSLA433.5907.58%
GM79.7901%
F15.3250.395%
RIVN14.3900.17%
CYD59.0401.69%
HMC26.420-0.05%
TM190.0901.01%
CVNA70.1501.87%
PAG166.5901.86%
LAD283.0506.47%
AN191.7601.78%
GPI329.6303.45%
ABG190.0202.3%
SAH78.6900.53%


dealership news

Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello, leadership

Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello’s blueprint for the ‘7 Cs’ of effective leadership

- February 9, 2026
Welcome to another episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, with host Jen Suzuki. Today, we’re joined by Sandy Fitzgerald, Vice President and Dealer Operator at Pohanka Automotive Group, and the newly...
Stellantis, Q3 European sales

Stellantis sets sights on 2026 sales rebound in the U.S.

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis targets 1.15 million U.S. retail sales in 2026, emphasizing dealer collaboration and market share recovery. New product launches, including the Jeep Cherokee and Dodge Charger Sixpack,...
Dave Wright Time Dealer of The Year

Dave Wright named 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Dave Wright was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year from a national field of 47 nominees. His dealership is recognized for employee-focused operations and sustained...
UAW, VW, agreement

Volkswagen, UAW reach tentative first labor agreement at Tennessee plant

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen and UAW reach a tentative first contract at the Chattanooga plant with 20% wage increases. Rising labor costs may add long-term pressure to vehicle pricing and...
Ford

Ford to expand regional field support for small U.S. dealers

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ford will add 106 regional zone managers to directly support small-volume dealers. The initiative aims to improve allocation, warranty handling, and dealer access to field support. Ford...
Nissan

Nissan targets double-digit U.S. retail growth fueled by new trucks and operational focus

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan projects 10% retail growth in 2026, aiming for 1 million U.S. sales by 2027. Dealer confidence rises as management simplifies operations, boosts profitability, and accelerates inventory...
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...
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),...
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. ...
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...