TSLA351.5702.62%
GM86.070-0.91%
F13.9450.015%
RIVN16.7440.1436%
CYD39.1600.41%
HMC31.815-0.775%
TM192.735-1.075%
CVNA75.1852.855%
PAG219.0500.98%
LAD371.8503.3%
AN195.2500.12%
GPI261.8702.49%
ABG212.6501.79%
SAH76.5201.2%
TSLA351.5702.62%
GM86.070-0.91%
F13.9450.015%
RIVN16.7440.1436%
CYD39.1600.41%
HMC31.815-0.775%
TM192.735-1.075%
CVNA75.1852.855%
PAG219.0500.98%
LAD371.8503.3%
AN195.2500.12%
GPI261.8702.49%
ABG212.6501.79%
SAH76.5201.2%
TSLA351.5702.62%
GM86.070-0.91%
F13.9450.015%
RIVN16.7440.1436%
CYD39.1600.41%
HMC31.815-0.775%
TM192.735-1.075%
CVNA75.1852.855%
PAG219.0500.98%
LAD371.8503.3%
AN195.2500.12%
GPI261.8702.49%
ABG212.6501.79%
SAH76.5201.2%


Retail Automotive

Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

Long-Lewis adds Kia and GMC franchises through Alabama expansion

- July 28, 2026
Long-Lewis Automotive Group has acquired Bramlett Kia and Bramlett GMC in Decatur, Alabama, from Jim Bramlett in a transaction that closed in July 2026. The dealerships have been renamed Long-Lewis...
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Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is sharpening its focus on core automotive operations by divesting non-core businesses. Free2move will continue operating under new ownership, with plans to expand EV fleets and...
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Ford competes for Army truck contract, July auto sales hit 2026 high, Mercedes beats Q2 expectations

Ford competes for Army truck contract, July auto sales hit 2026 high, Mercedes beats Q2 expectations

- July 28, 2026
Top Stories  Ford joins 3-way race to build the Army's next tactical truck. Read More July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive. Read More Mercedes-Benz beats Q2 earnings...
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July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive

July new-vehicle sales pace reaches strongest level of 2026, says Cox Automotive

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash: July is on track to deliver the strongest sales pace of 2026, signaling resilient consumer demand. Pent-up demand, rather than policy incentives, is driving today's showroom traffic. ...
Data & Analytics Articles
Mercedes-Benz beats Q2 earnings expectations despite China sales slump

Mercedes-Benz beats Q2 earnings expectations despite China sales slump

- July 28, 2026
On the Dash; Mercedes maintained its 2026 margin outlook despite weaker sales and revenue guidance. China remains the automaker's biggest headwind, with deliveries down 30% and a €704 million write-down. ...
Industry News Articles
Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

- July 27, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conversica today launched Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for dealers and dealer groups, and announced a majority recapitalization led by a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion...
Press Releases Articles
Trump touts U.S. auto manufacturing, GM expands U.S. production, Ford launches new Bronco package

Trump touts U.S. auto manufacturing, GM expands U.S. production, Ford launches new Bronco package

- July 27, 2026
Top Stories  Trump touts U.S. auto manufacturing during visit to Michigan. Read More GM invests $432 million in U.S. plants to expand manufacturing, modernize production. Read More Ford bets big on customization, launches...
Daily Newscast
ZT Automotive expands luxury portfolio with Charlotte dealership acquisition

ZT Automotive expands luxury portfolio with Charlotte dealership acquisition

- July 27, 2026
Badar Family Office, which operates ZT Automotive, acquired McLaren Charlotte and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte from Daniel Desantis, Ryan Moreno and Ryan Wildrick in a transaction that closed on July...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
GM invests $432 million in U.S. plants to expand manufacturing, modernize production

GM invests $432 million in U.S. plants to expand manufacturing, modernize production

- July 27, 2026
On the Dash: GM announced more than $432 million in new investments across two U.S. manufacturing facilities. The automaker is investing $157 million in Wentzville Assembly and more than $275...
Industry News Articles
JD Power

JD Power projects July new-vehicle sales will rise 1.4% as hybrid demand offsets affordability pressures

- July 27, 2026
On the Dash:  July new-vehicle sales are projected to reach 1.42 million units, with a 16.9 million SAAR, the highest pace of 2026. Hybrid demand continues to climb while EV...
Market Reports Articles

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