TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%
TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%
TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%


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BMW, Mercedes spotlight AI-driven vehicle tech at CES 2026

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: BMW and Mercedes used CES to highlight AI-driven assistants, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle strategies. BMW plans to roll out a generative AI personal assistant using Amazon Alexa+...
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The U.S. NHTSA announced it is upgrading its investigation into 129,222 Ford vehicles equipped with the BlueCruise hands-free driving system

Ford targets Level 3 eyes-off driving by 2028 with new EV platform

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: Ford plans to launch Level 3 eyes-off driving on highways by 2028, debuting on a new EV platform. The technology will be offered as a paid feature,...
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Lithia Motors

Lithia Motors to pay $300k in Alaska settlement over car pricing allegations

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: Lithia Motors agreed to pay $300,000 and provide restitution in a pricing settlement with Alaska regulators. The state alleged dealerships failed to include dealer fees in advertised...
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CarMax lowers prices, trims margins, and increases marketing to boost used-car sales after declining revenue and earnings in 2025.

CarMax cuts prices, increases marketing to boost used-car sales in 2026

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: CarMax will lower used-vehicle prices and margins while increasing marketing to drive unit sales in 2026. Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showed net sales down 6.9% and earnings...
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Earn permission to close through strategic F&I transitions

- January 8, 2026
Customers enter the dealership with preconceived fears about finance. However, finance managers can reshape this experience by guiding customers through a series of deliberate transitions. On today's episode of F&I...
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service marketing

AI and CDPs: The new frontier in dealership service marketing

- January 8, 2026
Service marketing has always been a tough area for dealerships. When customer information is outdated, systems don’t talk to each other, and marketing lists aren’t accurate, it becomes almost impossible...
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Reynolds’ annual Bike Build brings holiday cheer to hundreds of families

- January 7, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio, January 6, 2026 - Reynolds and Reynolds recently held its annual Bike Build events at its offices in Dayton, Ohio; Houston, Texas; and College Station, Texas. This tradition...
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Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive unveils Cox Fleet, setting a new standard for fleet uptime nationwide

- January 7, 2026
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive today announced the launch of Cox Fleet, its new fleet brand, marking a significant milestone in the company's long-term commitment to the trucking and fleet...
Press Releases Articles
Volvo Cars is introducing a new supply-chain tracker that allows customers to trace the sources of essential raw materials in the EV battery

Volvo Car reports 2% rise in vehicle sales in December

- January 7, 2026
On the Dash: Volvo Cars’ global sales rose 2% in December, driven by stronger demand for electric and plug-in hybrid models. Full-year 2025 sales fell 7% to 710,042 vehicles, underscoring...
Global Industry News Articles
Ford, rear-view cameras

Ford posts best US sales since 2019 as trucks, hybrids offset EV slowdown

- January 7, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s U.S. sales rose 6% in 2025 to 2.2 million vehicles, its strongest annual result since 2019. Strong F-Series and hybrid sales helped offset EV declines and...
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