TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%
TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%
TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%


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Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive is Cody Lusk, the President and CEO of the AIADA, to break down the current economic power

AIADA’s Cody Lusk breaks down the economic power of international nameplate dealers

- September 22, 2025
There are 9,387 international nameplate automobile dealer franchises across the country. Today, we’re diving into the economic influence of these dealerships, and we’ll also touch on the new trade agreement...
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GM closed its Cole Engineering Center north of Detroit until at least Sept. 22 after two employees tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease

GM closes Michigan engineering center after two Legionnaires’ cases

- September 19, 2025
On the Dash: GM closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, through Sept. 22 after two employees tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. The facility, which employs about 10,000 people,...
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Morrison as the head of the NHTSA, giving the agency a permanent leader for the first time in three years.

Jonathan Morrison confirmed to lead NHTSA, tackles Tesla safety probes

- September 19, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. Department of Transportation has appointed Jonathan Morrison as the chief of NHTSA, finally filling a three-year leadership void at the agency. Morrison inherits ongoing safety...
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Volkswagen presented its final and "last, best" contract offer to hourly workers represented by the UAW at its assembly plant in Tennessee.

Volkswagen makes final contract offer to UAW workers in Tennessee

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Volkswagen is offering a 5% immediate pay increase and 3%–6% annual raises over four years, potentially increasing top hourly wages to nearly $80,000 by 2026. The Chattanooga...
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AutoNation acquires two Fletcher Jones dealerships in Chicago

- September 18, 2025
AutoNation has expanded its presence in the Chicago market with the purchase of Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group. The acquisition, which closed on...
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate.

Fed cuts rates, signals two more before year-end

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%-4.25% and signaled two more cuts before year-end. Weakening labor market conditions, rather than inflation, are...
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Hyundai raises revenue forecast amid U.S. tariffs, lowers profit margin expectation

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Hyundai has raised its 2025 revenue forecast to 5–6% growth but lowered its operating profit margin expectation to 6–7% due to U.S. tariffs. The automaker confirmed its...
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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,...
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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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