TSLA352.5893.6385%
GM86.645-0.335%
F13.9400.01%
RIVN16.8670.2673%
CYD39.2000.45%
HMC31.895-0.695%
TM193.080-0.73%
CVNA75.5903.26%
PAG219.1951.125%
LAD373.0404.49%
AN195.3100.18%
GPI263.5354.155%
ABG213.1102.25%
SAH76.5601.24%
TSLA352.5893.6385%
GM86.645-0.335%
F13.9400.01%
RIVN16.8670.2673%
CYD39.2000.45%
HMC31.895-0.695%
TM193.080-0.73%
CVNA75.5903.26%
PAG219.1951.125%
LAD373.0404.49%
AN195.3100.18%
GPI263.5354.155%
ABG213.1102.25%
SAH76.5601.24%
TSLA352.5893.6385%
GM86.645-0.335%
F13.9400.01%
RIVN16.8670.2673%
CYD39.2000.45%
HMC31.895-0.695%
TM193.080-0.73%
CVNA75.5903.26%
PAG219.1951.125%
LAD373.0404.49%
AN195.3100.18%
GPI263.5354.155%
ABG213.1102.25%
SAH76.5601.24%


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Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

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On the Dash: Higher interest rates continue to limit affordability and shrink the pool of new-vehicle buyers, with Cox Automotive data showing more than 3 in 10 dealers already citing...
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Group 1 fuels Atlanta expansion with Hennessy acquisition

Group 1 fuels Atlanta expansion with Hennessy acquisition

- July 30, 2026
Group 1 Automotive has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies, adding 10 luxury and import dealerships in metro Atlanta. The deal, expected to close by the end...
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Stellantis profit misses estimates as Chinese competition weighs on Europe

Stellantis profit misses estimates as Chinese competition weighs on Europe

- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis reaffirmed its full-year guidance despite continued pricing pressure in Europe. Chinese automakers are intensifying competition with lower-priced hybrid and EV offerings. North American demand improved, led...
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Carvana posts record Q2 sales as used-car demand continues to outpace new vehicles

Carvana posts record Q2 sales as used-car demand continues to outpace new vehicles

- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle demand remains strong as high new-vehicle prices continue pushing shoppers toward pre-owned inventory. Carvana's expansion into Stellantis dealerships signals continued disruption in both the used- and...
Data & Analytics Articles
DriveCentric CEO on the biggest technology mistake dealerships still make

DriveCentric CEO on the biggest technology mistake dealerships still make

- July 30, 2026
Join CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick at DriveCentric's DC20 User Conference in St. Louis, where he caught up with CEO Matt Leone to discuss how dealers can boost customer engagement,...
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Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

- July 30, 2026
According to the latest Lotlinx 2026 Inventory Health Survey, only 9% of dealerships can identify a struggling vehicle within the first 15 days. That delay can erode margins, which leaves...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
Ford raises profit outlook, U.S. bans new Chinese robots, BMW slashes thousands of jobs

Ford raises profit outlook, U.S. bans new Chinese robots, BMW slashes 8,000 jobs

- July 29, 2026
Top Stories  Ford raises 2026 profit outlook despite tariffs, EV charges and production disruptions. Read More U.S bans new Chinese robots, power inverters over national security concerns. Read More BMW to slash 8,000...
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The auto industry's quiet power grab – nobody's connecting these dots

The auto industry’s quiet power grab – nobody’s connecting these dots

- July 29, 2026
Last night, my Ford Bronco did what millions of modern vehicles now do without a second thought—it installed an automatic software update. The next morning, I discovered something I never...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Audi launches flagship Q9 SUV to revive U.S. sales amid tariff pressures

Audi launches flagship Q9 SUV to revive U.S. sales amid tariff pressures

- July 29, 2026
On the Dash: Audi is doubling down on premium SUVs, which now account for more than 80% of the U.S. luxury market. The Q9 gives dealers a flagship product to...
New Car Sales Articles
Why leaders should encourage mistakes

Why leaders should encourage mistakes

- July 29, 2026
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Leadership Expert Dave Anderson recounts the eighth trait in his “15 commandments for Organizational Peak Performance” series, highlighting that top-performing dealers build...
Lessons in Leadership Tips & Training


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