TSLA378.6702.37%
GM77.960-0.09%
F12.4950.115%
RIVN16.7200.2%
CYD41.830-0.41%
HMC24.3700.03%
TM192.170-0.15%
CVNA406.970-2.11%
PAG160.140-0.28%
LAD276.8601.94%
AN204.0000.93%
GPI339.520-1.87%
ABG200.030-3.03%
SAH71.580-0.26%
TSLA378.6702.37%
GM77.960-0.09%
F12.4950.115%
RIVN16.7200.2%
CYD41.830-0.41%
HMC24.3700.03%
TM192.170-0.15%
CVNA406.970-2.11%
PAG160.140-0.28%
LAD276.8601.94%
AN204.0000.93%
GPI339.520-1.87%
ABG200.030-3.03%
SAH71.580-0.26%
TSLA378.6702.37%
GM77.960-0.09%
F12.4950.115%
RIVN16.7200.2%
CYD41.830-0.41%
HMC24.3700.03%
TM192.170-0.15%
CVNA406.970-2.11%
PAG160.140-0.28%
LAD276.8601.94%
AN204.0000.93%
GPI339.520-1.87%
ABG200.030-3.03%
SAH71.580-0.26%


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Uber, robotaxi network

Uber to invest $100 million in robotaxi charging hubs across US cities

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Uber will spend $100 million to build charging hubs for autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The company aims to deploy robotaxis in at...
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Ford EV

Ford targets $30,000 EV with new battery strategy

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Ford aims to launch a $30,000 electric pickup in 2027 using a new EV platform. The company is cutting battery size, parts and assembly time to lower...
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Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing, Marcelo Conti

Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Supplier relations and purchasing discipline directly impact vehicle availability, incentives and production stability Leadership changes suggest Stellantis is prioritizing cost control and quality amid ongoing supply chain...
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Mercedes-Benz recalled 12K EQB EVs

Mercedes-Benz recalls EQB EVs for third time over battery fire risk

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB EVs in the U.S. for a third time to replace high-voltage batteries due to fire risk. Early battery cells from Farasis...
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Jesse Jackson, minority dealers

Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on minority auto dealers

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Jesse Jackson linked civil rights advocacy to dealership ownership and supplier access in the auto retail industry. His campaigns pressured automakers to expand minority representation in hiring...
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electric buses

Taxpayers paid $8 million for electric buses that can’t run in the cold

- February 18, 2026
Here we go again. Another expensive lesson in what happens when political ambition outruns engineering reality, this time playing out in the dead of winter in Burlington, Vermont. Electric buses,...
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Ford, Chinese joint ventures

Ford CEO discusses potential joint ventures for Chinese automakers in the U.S.

- February 17, 2026
On the Dash: A JV framework could introduce Chinese-backed vehicles into the U.S. retail network under American-controlled partnerships. Increased global competition may pressure pricing, margins and inventory strategies at the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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