TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%


Retail Automotive

Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
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Jonathan Dawson shares how Cherokee Mitsubishi applies culture, accountability, and strategy to drive growth and success at the dealership.

Dawson’s turnaround blueprint to strengthen dealership culture and performance

- January 19, 2026
After acquiring the struggling Cherokee Mitsubishi in June 2025, host Jonathan Dawson inherited a business losing roughly $100,000 a month, selling fewer than 15 vehicles, and facing the risk of...
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DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
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Weekly roundup: Stellantis drops PHEVs, auto credit hits 2-year high, Jeff Wyler acquires Midwestern Auto Group

- January 17, 2026
ICYMI: Stellantis discontinues several PHEVs in North America. Auto credit conditions improved in December, hitting the highest level in 2025. Dave Cantin Group facilitated the sale of Midwestern Auto Group...
Industry News Articles
China expects slower auto sales and export growth in 2026 as weak demand, inventory pressure, and trade uncertainty persist.

China’s auto sales and exports expected to slow sharply in 2026

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: China’s vehicle sales growth is expected to slow sharply to 1% in 2026. EV and plug-in hybrid sales growth is forecast to fall by nearly half year...
Global Industry News Industry News
Ford, BYD

Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is exploring BYD as a battery supplier to support its growing hybrid vehicle lineup. The talks highlight Ford’s shift away from EVs and toward hybrids amid...
EVs & Technology Articles
Trump administration officials tour Midwest auto plants to promote affordability as Ford urges changes to the USMCA trade pact.

Trump officials highlight auto affordability during Midwest plant tour

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Trump administration officials are touring Midwest auto plants to highlight affordability and domestic manufacturing. The visit comes as regulatory rollbacks advance and USMCA renegotiations approach this summer. ...
Industry News Articles
Moab 392

Jeep opens coast-to-coast orders for 2026 Wrangler Moab 392

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: The 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 V-8 is now available nationwide, expanding access to Jeep’s high-performance off-road model. The vehicle features a 6.4L HEMI V-8, 470 hp, and...
New Car Sales Articles
New-vehicle inventory tightened entering 2026 after strong December sales, widening gaps between brands and sustaining pricing pressure.

New-vehicle inventory tightens as auto industry enters 2026

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle inventory fell sharply entering 2026, dropping to a 76-day supply after strong December sales. Brand performance diverged, with luxury brands tight on supply while several mass-market...
Data & Analytics Articles
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family acquires Midwestern Auto Group with Dave Cantin Group advising, adding 14 luxury brands under the new banner.

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Dave Cantin Group close standout luxury transaction

- January 16, 2026
A significant transaction is reshaping Ohio’s luxury automotive market as the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family acquires Midwestern Auto Group, bringing 14 premium and ultra-luxury brands under a newly launched banner,...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive

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