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

Model e

Ford targets Model e profitability by 2029 amid EV strategy reset

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities. Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
Rivian, EV

Rivian 2026 deliveries set to surge as R2 SUVs reach production

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs. Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...
EV charging

U.S. proposes boosting American-made requirements for federally funded EV charges 

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stricter domestic sourcing requirements may slow installation timelines in some markets, potentially affecting EV adoption rates that dealers rely on for long-term electrification strategies. Dealers working with...
electric door handles

Lawmakers move to require manual backups for electric door handles

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: The SAFE Exit Act would require manual mechanical releases in vehicles with electronic door systems. The bill follows fatal incidents where electric door handles reportedly failed after...
California advances EV mandates and incentives

California pushes ahead on EV mandates as Detroit automakers reengage regulators

- February 11, 2026
While Washington has pulled back on electric vehicle mandates and emissions enforcement, California is moving in the opposite direction—and the nation’s largest automakers are paying close attention. This week, executives...
Stellantis posts a $27B charge as it resets EV plans, shifts product strategy, and works to restore growth and profitability.

Stellantis scales back EV plans with $27 billion charge

- February 9, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis recorded about $27 billion (€22.2 billion) in charges tied to an EV strategy reset. The automaker is pivoting toward a broader mix of gas, hybrid, and...
Canada, EV

Canada drops EV mandate, introduces tougher emissions rules

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Canada has eliminated its national electric vehicle sales mandate and will rely on tougher emissions standards instead. The government is introducing new incentives and investing in charging...
CNCDA President Brian Maas

CNCDA’s Brian Maas on Scout Motors’ lawsuit, preparing dealer associations for 2026

- February 5, 2026
In December, Scout Motors' dealer license was approved in Colorado, allowing the EV maker to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, California New Car...
EV fast chargers grew 30% in 2025

EV fast charger network grows 30% in 2025 despite funding pause

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: • The U.S. added about 18,000 DC fast-charging ports, a 30% increase in 2025. • Drivers recorded a record 141 million charging sessions nationwide. • Private companies sustained charger expansion...
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...


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