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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%
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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%
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Cash discounting vs. surcharging: The case for optimized surcharging

- September 18, 2025
Most auto dealerships operate on razor-thin profit margins while juggling rising costs for inventory and labor. Adding to these financial pressures, credit card processing fees, typically ranging from 1.5% to...
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Carvana partnered with Shaquille O’Neal to debut the world’s first AI-powered “Shaqbot,” a digital assistant making online car buying easier

Carvana teams up with Shaquille O’Neal to launch AI-powered ‘Shaqbot’

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Carvana partnered with Shaquille O’Neal to launch the AI-powered “Shaqbot,” embedding his voice and personality into its car-buying platform. The collaboration includes a campaign with national ads,...
Headlines Articles
Rivian breaks ground on its delayed $5B EV plant east of Atlanta, Georgia, as President Trump’s rollback of EV tax credits takes effect.

Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia EV plant amid market challenges

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash:  Rivian has begun construction on its $5 billion Georgia plant even though the Trump administration ended the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers. The Georgia facility,...
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The U.S. is negotiating to create a $5 billion fund to invest in mining, marking the largest direct involvement in critical mineral deals.

U.S. eyes $5B mining fund to boost critical mineral supplies

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. DFC and Orion Resource Partners will jointly establish a $5 billion fund to secure critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, and rare earths. The fund...
Headlines Articles
Nissan has slashed its production plan for the new Leaf EV by more than half for September through November.

Nissan to cut Leaf EV production amid battery supply delays

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Nissan has reduced production of the new Leaf by more than half for September through November due to lower-than-expected battery yields. The Tochigi plant, which serves both...
Headlines Articles
Cole Reiken, managing director of BlueDriver Max, explains how these commercial-grade diagnostic tools help dealers avoid expensive surprises

How BlueDriver Max helps dealers avoid costly appraisal mistakes

- September 17, 2025
In today’s used car market, missing a hidden mechanical issue during trade appraisals can cost dealerships thousands of dollars each month. Visual walkarounds and quick drive tests are no longer...
Driving Solutions EVs & Technology
Dave Anderson is calling on dealership personnel to stop glorifying busyness and instead measure success by productivity.

Why dealers need to prioritize productivity over busyness for success

- September 17, 2025
Dave Anderson, founder of LearnToLead, is calling on dealership personnel to stop glorifying busyness and instead measure success by productivity. Speaking on the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Anderson...
Tips & Training Lessons in Leadership
The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with resales of EVs.

Faster titles, faster sales: Unlocking profitability in the used car market

- September 17, 2025
The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with an increasing number of trade-ins and resales of electric vehicles. At the...
Articles Pre-Owned Sales & Remarketing

Cronin Auto Group Acquires Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison

- September 16, 2025
Cronin Auto Group has acquired Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, Indiana, from Mike, Steve, and Ted Hirlinger. The dealership has been rebranded as Cronin Chevrolet. Tim Wild of Tim Lamb...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
JLR has extended its production freeze at UK plants to Sept. 24 after a cyberattack forced the company to shut down earlier this month.

JLR extends UK production halt to Sept. 24 following cyberattack

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: Jaguar Land Rover has extended its UK factory shutdown to September 24 after a cyberattack disrupted IT systems worldwide, halting vehicle assembly and staff shifts. The stoppage...
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