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%


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hydrogen fuel cells under its HYDROTEC brand

GM ends next-gen hydrogen fuel cell development to double down on EV future

- October 13, 2025
On the Dash: GM is halting development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cells and closing its HYDROTEC division, including a $55 million Detroit facility. The automaker will redirect investments toward...
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emissions, diesel

UK diesel emissions lawsuit targets top automakers

- October 13, 2025
On the Dash:  London’s High Court is hearing a mass lawsuit alleging Mercedes, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis brands used illegal “defeat devices” to cheat diesel emissions tests. The trial...
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Joining us on the latest episode of Service Drive is John Fairchild to share key strategies on turning service frustrations into loyalty. 

How service advisors can turn upset customers into lifetime clients – John Fairchild | Fairchild Automotive Solutions

- October 13, 2025
Upset customers are a fact of life, especially in automotive. For some customers, every dealership visit is an "inconvenience," vehicles aren’t “fixed right,” prices aren’t fully disclosed, or expectations aren’t...
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VW global deliveries

Volkswagen’s global deliveries rise 1% despite China and U.S. declines

- October 10, 2025
On the Dash:  Volkswagen’s global deliveries rose 1% to 2.2 million despite declines in China (7.2%) and North America (9.8%). Battery-electric vehicles now account for 11.5% of global deliveries, with...
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trade deal

U.S., Japan reaffirm trade deal despite leadership change

- October 10, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. and Japan agreed to continue implementing their trade deal as Japan transitions to new leadership. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on Japanese cars to 15%...
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U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla after reports that vehicles using its FSD software ran red lights

Tesla faces new U.S. safety probe over FSD software

- October 9, 2025
On the Dash: NHTSA is investigating 58 incidents involving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, including crashes and red-light violations. The probe covers 2.9 million vehicles and expands existing federal scrutiny of...
Headlines Articles
BMW Portland

Swickard Auto Group acquires BMW of Portland from Lithia Motors

- October 9, 2025
Swickard Auto Group has acquired BMW of Portland in Oregon from Lithia Motors, completed in September 2025, and rebranded it as BMW of Portland. The purchase strengthens Swickard’s presence in...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.

Mark Carney warns Trump tariffs threaten North American auto supply chain

- October 9, 2025
On the Dash: Carney says Trump’s tariffs on Canadian and Mexican vehicles threaten the efficiency of the North American auto supply chain. The USMCA trade deal is vital for preserving...
Headlines Articles
Ford could see up to a $1 billion impact on operating earnings after a fire on shut down Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York.

Ford faces up to $1B hit after aluminum plant fire

- October 9, 2025
On the Dash:  Ford could lose up to $1 billion in operating earnings due to the Novelis aluminum plant fire, affecting F-Series production. The fire highlights vulnerabilities in Ford’s supply...
Headlines Articles
financing, Mayers

Auto financing stays strong despite federal rate cuts – Andy Mayers | Cox Automotive

- October 9, 2025
Auto loan rates and vehicle affordability depend on various factors, such as market timing, individual credit profiles, tariffs, production pressures, and lenders’ risk appetites. For consumers, timing a purchase to...
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