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

NADA 2026

Dealers weigh affordability and EV strategies ahead of NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Elevated vehicle costs and affordability concerns are top priorities for dealerships heading into NADA 2026. Softening EV demand and a pivot toward used EVs and hybrids are...
EV inventory fell after tax credits expired, while hybrids and used EVs gained traction as consumers searched for affordable options.

Hybrids gain momentum as new EV inventory drops sharply

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: • New EV inventory dropped sharply after the federal tax credit expired, slowing sales momentum. • Used EVs gained demand due to lower prices and newer vehicle age. • Hybrids...
Ford and Xiaomi deny a report claiming talks over a U.S. EV joint venture as Chinese automakers face barriers entering the market.

Ford, Xiaomi deny report of US EV joint venture talks

- February 2, 2026
On the Dash: Ford and Xiaomi both denied a report claiming that preliminary talks were underway for a U.S.-based EV joint venture. Chinese EV makers continue expanding in North America despite...
Toyota, global sales

Toyota retains global sales crown in 2025 as hybrid demand offsets US tariffs

- January 30, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota’s hybrid-heavy lineup and U.S. manufacturing footprint helped it endure higher tariffs and deliver record global sales. Absorbing tariff costs rather than raising prices proved effective in...
GM takes $7.1B in EV charges as costs rise, demand cools, and policy shifts complicate the automaker’s electric transition.

GM’s $7 billion EV reckoning: The company is doubling down on EVs!

- January 30, 2026
General Motors just put a hard number on what many in the auto industry have quietly acknowledged for months: the all-electric transition is proving far more expensive, complicated, and politically...
NHTSA investigates Waymo after a self-driving vehicle strikes a child near a Santa Monica school, raising questions about autonomous safety.

NHTSA opens probe after Waymo vehicle strikes child

- January 29, 2026
On the Dash: NHTSA is investigating a Waymo self-driving vehicle that struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school. The child sustained minor injuries, and Waymo cooperated, reducing speed...
Ford’s partnership with Chinese battery firm CATL faces congressional review over licensing, joint ventures, and tax credit eligibility.

Ford faces congressional scrutiny over Chinese battery partnership

- January 29, 2026
On the Dash: A U.S. lawmaker is questioning Ford’s partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL. Ford plans to repurpose Kentucky and Michigan plants for LFP and energy storage batteries. National...
Tesla beat Q4 earnings estimates but reported its first annual revenue decline as auto sales slowed and AI investment surged.

Tesla tops Q4 expectations as annual revenue falls for first time

- January 29, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline despite beating fourth-quarter earnings expectations. Vehicle deliveries fell sharply as competition increased and demand softened across global markets. Tesla is...
The update allows GM EV drivers to find, activate and pay for charging sessions at thousands of fast chargers nationwide.

GM expands public charging access with Electrify America integration

- January 27, 2026
On the Dash: GM now allows EV drivers to locate, activate and pay for Electrify America charging directly through its vehicle apps. The integration provides access to more than 5,000...
Rivian, direct to consumers

Rivian backs Washington ballot initiative to allow direct EV sales

- January 27, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian is investing $4.6 million to challenge Washington’s ban on direct EV sales. The ballot initiative seeks to end Tesla’s exclusive exemption. Lawmakers have repeatedly failed to...


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