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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Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

Honda extends lifecycle of five models through end of decade

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Honda dealers may face several years of aging inventory, increasing reliance on incentives and tighter margins to stay competitive. Honda is delaying major redesigns while shifting focus...
House Republicans urge Trump to block Chinese automakers from the U.S., citing manufacturing, supply chain, and security risks.

Lawmakers warn Chinese auto expansion threatens U.S. manufacturing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Potential restrictions on Chinese automakers could reshape future EV competition and pricing in the U.S. market Ongoing trade tensions may create continued uncertainty around sourcing, tariffs, and...
Ford nears Geely partnership deal at Spain plant amid global EV strategy shift

Ford nears Geely partnership deal at Spain plant amid global EV strategy shift

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Ford continues expanding partnerships to reduce EV development costs and accelerate global competitiveness Multi-energy vehicle production signals continued industry focus on hybrid flexibility over all-EV strategies Global...
GM expands skilled trades investment with $200M workforce push

GM expands skilled trades investment with $200M workforce push

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Expanded technician training programs could help address ongoing service department labor shortages GM’s investment in EV and diagnostics education supports future-ready dealership operations Workforce development initiatives may...
Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...
Affordability squeeze reshapes F&I strategy as dealers rethink customer conversations

Affordability squeeze reshapes F&I strategy as dealers rethink customer conversations

- May 7, 2026
Rising costs are reshaping how customers approach car buying, and F&I leaders must adjust their strategies to keep pace. On the latest episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President...
Colorado's speed camera trap just got way more aggressive

Colorado’s speed camera trap just got way more aggressive

- May 7, 2026
There’s enforcing the law—and then there’s building a system that treats every driver like a suspect the moment they turn the key. Colorado isn’t flirting with that line anymore. It’s...
EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

EU trade deal deadlock puts pressure on U.S. dealers as Trump threatens higher tariffs

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: EU lawmakers and governments remain deadlocked on how to implement the deal reached last year. President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks...
Asbury Automotive sells 13 stores, accelerates tech rollout as it bets on long-term efficiency 

Asbury Automotive sells 13 stores, accelerates tech rollout as it bets on long-term efficiency 

- May 6, 2026
On the Dash: Asbury sold 13 stores in Q1, freeing capital and cutting exposure to underperforming brands DMS transition creates short-term inefficiency but sets up long-term operational gains Efficiency benefits...


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