TSLA393.120-1.34%
GM77.055-0.585%
F14.160-0.02%
RIVN17.144-0.6564%
CYD45.255-0.615%
HMC28.7900.9%
TM179.7202.8%
CVNA70.6100.02%
PAG206.1505.75%
LAD343.25011.88%
AN209.3205.78%
GPI328.3608.96%
ABG226.7808.35%
SAH103.4703.74%
TSLA393.120-1.34%
GM77.055-0.585%
F14.160-0.02%
RIVN17.144-0.6564%
CYD45.255-0.615%
HMC28.7900.9%
TM179.7202.8%
CVNA70.6100.02%
PAG206.1505.75%
LAD343.25011.88%
AN209.3205.78%
GPI328.3608.96%
ABG226.7808.35%
SAH103.4703.74%
TSLA393.120-1.34%
GM77.055-0.585%
F14.160-0.02%
RIVN17.144-0.6564%
CYD45.255-0.615%
HMC28.7900.9%
TM179.7202.8%
CVNA70.6100.02%
PAG206.1505.75%
LAD343.25011.88%
AN209.3205.78%
GPI328.3608.96%
ABG226.7808.35%
SAH103.4703.74%


incentives

Ford Q2 sales fall 10.3%, Stellantis posts fourth straight sales gain, BMW completes $1.7B SC investment

- July 3, 2026
Top Stories  Ford Q2 sales fall 10.3% as EVs and F-Series weigh on results. Read More Ram and Pacifica drive Stellantis to fourth straight quarter of U.S. sales growth. Read More BMW completes...
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Fourth of July weekend brings big incentives and offers from automakers

Incentives and offers blast off this Fourth of July holiday weekend

- July 3, 2026
The Fourth of July is a busy time for dealers. The holiday gives shoppers more time to look for their next car. Automakers are hoping to hit mid-year sales. And...
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ev tax credit

Tesla set to lose EV tax credit on Model 3 pending new battery guidelines

- March 23, 2023
Buyers of certain Tesla vehicles have reaped the benefits of the $7,500 EV tax credit since it launched January, but the company now expects the Model 3 will lose its...
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scout motors

VW’s Scout Motors receives $1.3 billion in incentives from South Carolina

- March 22, 2023
On Monday, Volkswagen subsidiary Scout Motors received an incentive package totaling $1.3 billion from the South Carolina Department of Commerce. The funds were awarded to the electric pickup brand to assist...
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Biden Yellen free trade agreements

Biden faces criticism at home for EV focused free trade agreements

- March 21, 2023
The Biden Administration's efforts to arrange free trade agreements with allied nations have come under fire from U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. The agreements are meant to...
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supply and sales

Cox Auto tracked supply and sales improvements in February

- March 17, 2023
A Cox Automotive report has revealed that February new-vehicle supply and sales grew year-over-year. Available Inventory data from vAuto showed that overall supply grew by roughly 50,000 units last month, climbing...
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service

4 ways to set the first service appointment that customers keep

- December 28, 2022
While the new car buyer is sure to visit your dealership for a warranty repair, fewer are coming back for maintenance. Most customers prefer to go to a third-party mechanic,...
Fixed-Ops Articles
reconditioning costs

Best practices in reconditioning and ways to save costs

- November 2, 2022
With used car sales outnumbering new car sales by nearly three times the amount, it’s important that your dealership understands how best to deal with the pre-owned inventory. When you...
Fixed-Ops Articles
luxury vehicle sales

Luxury vehicle sales push higher, incentives drop lower in December

- January 13, 2022
December’s high-end vehicle sales are normally higher than the rest of the year, and this past December maintained that trend and even pushed it further. Luxury vehicle sales accounted for...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Roger Love

3 proven and time-tested tips to get the most out of ‘Golden Week’

- December 27, 2021
On the latest edition of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes asks the question, are you prepared for 'Golden Week?' The holiday season is commonly referred to as the most...
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy

Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce

Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Stellantis revives supplier rewards program to drive cost savings

Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries

The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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Your new car now comes with a camera pointed at your face. Europe just made it mandatory
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Your new car now comes with a camera pointed at your face. Europe just made it mandatory


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