TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
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UAW, VW, agreement

Volkswagen, UAW reach tentative first labor agreement at Tennessee plant

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen and UAW reach a tentative first contract at the Chattanooga plant with 20% wage increases. Rising labor costs may add long-term pressure to vehicle pricing and...
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Ford

Ford to expand regional field support for small U.S. dealers

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ford will add 106 regional zone managers to directly support small-volume dealers. The initiative aims to improve allocation, warranty handling, and dealer access to field support. Ford...
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Nissan

Nissan targets double-digit U.S. retail growth fueled by new trucks and operational focus

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan projects 10% retail growth in 2026, aiming for 1 million U.S. sales by 2027. Dealer confidence rises as management simplifies operations, boosts profitability, and accelerates inventory...
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Paul Brown, F&I conversations

Why empathy-driven F&I conversations matter more as car payments climb

- February 5, 2026
As car payments climb past $1,000 for a growing share of buyers and household budgets tighten under persistent inflation, dealerships must shift F&I conversations toward empathy, financial literacy, and predictable...
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DAS Technology

DAS Technology unleashes patent-pending vehicle smart score at NADA 2026

- February 4, 2026
Las Vegas, NV – February 4th, 2026 – DAS Technology, the leading AI-native Customer  Data & Experience Platform (CDXP) for automotive retailers, today announced their patent-pending Vehicle Smart Score (VSS),...
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Mike Stanton, CEO and NADA, Chinese

NADA CEO Mike Stanton outlines strategies on Chinese automakers, direct sales

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: NADA leadership says most dealers support government policies blocking Chinese automakers from U.S. sales channels. Direct-to-consumer sales battles are NADA’s top policy and legal priority in 2026. ...
Auto Industry Trends Articles
Stellantis, shares

Dealer optimism rises as Stellantis scales back EV plans

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis enters NADA with a reset strategy centered on hybrids, ICE, and dealer collaboration. Leadership changes and late-2025 sales momentum have improved dealer confidence. Significant U.S. investment...
EVs & Technology Articles
Catalytic converter theft, PART Act

Catalytic converter theft drives bipartisan push for federal PART Act – Greg York & Charlie Dyjak

- February 4, 2026
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive
JD Power Auto Summit

CBT News to cover J.D. Power Auto Summit 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: The 2026 J.D. Power Auto Summit will offer dealers data‑driven insights on pricing, EV trends, inventory and franchise performance at the NADA Show. OEM leaders from Toyota,...
Event Coverage Articles
Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

- February 3, 2026
Kunes Auto Group has completed the acquisition of two Minnesota dealerships from Jim Paul of Valley Automotive Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and includes Valley GMC of Hastings...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News

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