TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


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The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from "vending machines"

The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”

- May 12, 2026
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Finance Director Symphony Wills shares her success story

Finance Director shares path from rejection to BMW rooftop success

- May 12, 2026
Symphony Wills did not stumble into the car business. She chased it, fought rejection, and took on a two-hour commute to get her foot in the door and onto the...
Fires at aluminum supplier Novelis cut Ford F-150 inventory nearly 25%, pushing prices higher and leaving dealers with fewer trucks on the lot.

Ford dealers face F-150 shortage following fires at aluminum supplier

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com. Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage. Dealers can expect tighter...
Khoury Group acquires Waco Mitsubishi from Douglass Automotive Group in Texas

Khoury Group acquires Waco Mitsubishi from Douglass Automotive Group in Texas

- May 11, 2026
The Khoury Group has acquired Waco Mitsubishi in Waco, Texas, from Levi Douglass of Douglass Automotive Group. The transaction closed on April 30, 2026, and the store will continue operating...
GM study links advanced safety tech to lower crash and injury rates

GM study links advanced safety tech to lower crash and injury rates

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advanced safety technology is becoming a stronger value proposition for consumers, especially in entry-level vehicles. Dealers may see growing demand for service and calibration tied to ADAS-equipped...
UAW halts strike authorization vote at Stellantis plant after outsourcing agreement 

UAW halts strike authorization vote at Stellantis plant after outsourcing agreement 

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advertising a strike at Sterling Heights protects Ram 1500 inventory flow during a critical production window. Labor stability remains closely tied to truck availability and dealership profitability...
Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advanced safety technology is becoming a larger selling point as regulators expand ADAS testing standards. Dealers may see stronger consumer demand for vehicles with top-rated crash-avoidance systems...
President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. It comes as China says it exports more EVs than ICE cars, despite a U.S. ban on Chinese auto imports.

China hits new EV export milestone as Trump heads to Beijing to talk trade

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April. U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America. Congress and...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
Tamiami Hyundai service director shares strategies for managing rising fixed ops demand

Tamiami Hyundai service director shares strategies for managing rising fixed ops demand

- May 11, 2026
As service departments face growing demand heading into peak season, Sammy Jo Mannering of Tamiami Hyundai and Genesis of Naples joins us on today’s Service Drive episode to share how...


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