TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


electric vehicles

EV tax credit ends, but customers report strong ease of purchase as dealership availability and financing improve.

Customer ease of purchase holds steady despite EV rush

- October 2, 2025
On the Dash: CDK's Ease of Purchase index remained stable at 89%, despite the surge in purchasing activity. In-stock availability rose to 48%, though many buyers still visited multiple dealerships...
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Rivian Q3

Rivian sees 32% increase in Q3 deliveries as tax credits end

- October 2, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian narrowed its 2025 delivery guidance to 41,500–43,500 vehicles despite a 32% Q3 delivery surge. The expiration of U.S. EV tax credits and high tariffs are increasing...
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Stellantis is considering selling its car-sharing unit Free2move as part of CEO Antonio Filosa’s efforts to restructure the automaker.

Stellantis mulls sale of Free2move as CEO seeks turnaround

- October 2, 2025
On the Dash:  Stellantis is considering the sale of Free2move to concentrate on its more profitable core markets, particularly in the U.S. This potential sale is still in its preliminary...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley said he expects demand for EV in the United States to be slashed in half next month as federal tax incentives expire.

Ford CEO warns U.S. EV sales could fall 50% after incentives expire

- October 1, 2025
On the Dash:  EV sales in the U.S. could drop from 10–12% to 5% market share after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires. Q3 EV sales are forecast to hit...
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Tesla increased lease prices for all of its vehicles after the federal EV tax credit expired, according to updates on the company’s website.

Tesla raises lease prices after federal EV credits expire

- October 1, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla raised U.S. lease prices after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit and $4,000 used EV credit expired on Sept. 30. Model Y leases now cost $529–$599/month...
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Ford and GM are rolling out programs for their dealers that effectively extend the federal tax credit on EV leases past the expiration date.

Reuters reports Ford, GM launch dealer programs to extend $7,500 EV tax credit

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Ford and GM are using dealer programs to extend the $7,500 federal EV tax credit beyond its September 30 expiration, allowing leases to continue with the subsidy...
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Tesla

Senators urge safety review of Tesla Full Self-Driving system

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Senators Markey and Blumenthal are urging NHTSA to investigate Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system over railroad crossing safety. FSD failures at train crossings pose a high risk of...
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Mercedes-Benz is utilizing low-carbon aluminum to manufacture its new electric CLA, resulting in a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Mercedes-Benz to cut CO2 in EV production with low-carbon aluminum

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz has created its new electric CLA using low-carbon aluminum, which reduces production emissions by 40% compared to earlier models. The company produces this aluminum with...
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Toyota

Toyota adds fast chargers as EV adoption lags in Japan

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Toyota will install 500 high-speed EV chargers at Japanese dealerships by March 2026, up from 390 currently. The rollout is slower than initially pledged and lags behind...
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Tesla urged the Trump administration to uphold vehicle emissions standards and recognize that greenhouse gas emissions endanger health.

Tesla urges the Trump administration to preserve vehicle emissions standards

- September 26, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla urged the Trump administration not to repeal vehicle emissions standards, warning that such a rollback could cost the company billions in regulatory credits. The company earned...
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Stellantis explores EV production in Canada with China’s Leapmotor
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NHTSA weighs U.S. ban on defective Chinese airbag components
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Toyota bets on EV rebound with seven-model U.S. lineup
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Affordability takes center stage at the 2026 NY Auto Show
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Legal battles reshape car sales
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California’s war on classic cars just hit a wall– Thanks to Jay Leno


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