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GM78.050-0.47%
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HMC24.340-0.14%
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PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
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ABG203.0601.05%
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HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
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GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
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NADA’s Mike Stanton pushes back on “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model

NADA’s Mike Stanton rejects “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model amid FTC action

- April 15, 2026
A study by the International Center for Law & Economics claims that the dealership model adds thousands of dollars to the cost of every vehicle, calling it a “middleman tax.”...
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NADA’s Mike Stanton and VADA’s Don Hall warn dealers nationwide as the Scout Motors decision tests franchise laws.

NADA’s Mike Stanton, VADA’s Don Hall warn franchise dealers to brace for legal fight following Scout Motors decision

- December 23, 2025
Colorado's approval of Scout Motors' dealer license is sending ripples well beyond the state, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's special episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO...
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November 2025 new-vehicle sales fell; BEV share declined post-tax credit, prices rose, but trade-ins offer relief.

November 2025 new-vehicle sales decline as EV tax credit ends

- December 5, 2025
On the Dash: In November 2025, new light-vehicle sales fell 5.5% year-over-year, continuing a two-month decline. BEV market share dropped to 5.1% following EV tax credit expiration, while EV incentives...
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700Credit’s Ken Hill explains how a system breach exposed millions of consumer records and how dealers can strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

700Credit’s Ken Hill on recent data breach and what dealers need to know

- December 4, 2025
700Credit, a credit check and compliance provider, suffered a significant data breach in late October, affecting nearly 18,000 dealerships and more than 5.6 million customers. On today's episode of Inside...
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BEV sales fall 46% in October

BEV sales fall sharply in October after federal tax credits expire, NADA says

- November 13, 2025
On the Dash: BEV sales dropped 46.7% month-over-month in October after federal EV tax credits expired. Incentives rose to $13,161 per unit, partially offsetting the decline, but uncertainty remains. Full-year...
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The NADA's 2025 Midyear Report found that U.S. franchised dealerships added employees in 2024 while average weekly pay fell.

Franchised dealership employment hits pre-pandemic levels in 2024, NADA reports

- October 23, 2025
On the Dash: Total employment at U.S. franchised dealerships rose to 1.13 million in 2024, the highest level since 2019. Average weekly earnings per employee fell 1.7 percent to $1,897,...
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Federal EV incentives are gone, but NADA’s Jeff Aiosa predicts EV sales will grow with improved tech and infrastructure.

NADA’s Jeff Aiosa on the future of EVs after tax credit expiration

- October 9, 2025
The federal tax credits for new and used electric vehicles expired on Sept. 30, 2025. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, NADA board member and Mercedes-Benz New London President and...
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September U.S. light-vehicle sales rise 3.5% as BEVs hit a record 11.8% market share, driven by last-minute EV tax credit purchases.

US auto sales climb as BEVs hit new highs, inventory levels stabilize

- October 7, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 3.5% year-over-year in September, reaching a 16.4 million SAAR. BEVs reached a record 11.8% market share as buyers took advantage of expiring tax...
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FADA President Ted Smith explains how state dealer associations defend franchise laws, fight insurers, and prepare for new OEM battles.

FADA’s Ted Smith leads the fight to protect the franchise system nationwide

- September 25, 2025
State dealer associations are on the front lines defending dealers' rights and ensuring a level playing field among OEMs, dealers and consumers. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Ted Smith,...
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Geoffrey Pohanka shares insights on dealer culture, EVs, tariffs, and philanthropy in growing Pohanka Automotive Group.

Geoffrey Pohanka on Pohanka Automotive’s century of legacy, culture, and community

- September 23, 2025
Geoffrey Pohanka has dedicated his life to the retail automotive industry, carrying forward a family legacy that spans more than a century. As chairman of Pohanka Automotive Group and a...
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