TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%
TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%
TSLA354.720-7.72%
GM83.9600.3%
F12.4300.12%
RIVN12.420-0.6%
CYD26.020-0.33%
HMC34.2800.22%
TM194.6102.67%
CVNA58.830-1.7899%
PAG212.4200.42%
LAD295.140-0.17%
AN161.7301.93%
GPI242.2202.42%
ABG170.0500.18%
SAH63.6100.1%


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Volkswagen approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs and slash model lineup

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs and slash model lineup

- September 4, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen doubles its previously announced job cuts to about 100,000 positions worldwide and plans to cut model-lineup complexity by roughly 75% by 2035. Four German plants, Emden,...
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Why aging vehicles are putting pressure on dealership service departments

Why aging vehicles are putting pressure on dealership service departments

- September 3, 2026
Service departments may be busy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are operating more efficiently. According to Don Andres, Owner of Auto SCT Consulting & Training, an aging vehicle population...
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Ford Super Duty production hits 20-year high, VW names North America chief, Mitsubishi Pajero targets U.S. market

Ford Super Duty production hits 20-year high, VW names North America chief, Mitsubishi Pajero targets U.S. market

- September 3, 2026
Top Stories  Ford Super Duty production hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier shortages. Read More Volkswagen taps Audi sales chief to head North America amid sales slump. Read More Mitsubishi Pajero...
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Volkswagen taps Audi sales chief to head North America amid sales slump

Volkswagen taps Audi sales chief to head North America amid sales slump

- September 3, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is putting greater focus on U.S. sales and profitability as weakness in China and Europe adds pressure. Dealers face a shifting product strategy, including the upcoming...
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Mitsubishi Taunts the U.S. With a New Pajero SUV

Mitsubishi Pajero could give U.S. dealers a new rugged SUV contender

- September 3, 2026
On the Dash: The Pajero could give Mitsubishi dealers a more competitive entry into the growing rugged SUV segment if the automaker brings it to the U.S. Its body-on-frame platform,...
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Dealer Joe Laham weighs in on Audi’s struggles, Stellantis turnaround 

Dealer Joe Laham weighs in on Audi’s struggles, Stellantis turnaround 

- September 2, 2026
From Audi's product strategy to Stellantis' turnaround and Carvana's growing influence, dealers are facing a rapidly changing competitive landscape. Joe Laham, President of Premier Companies, offered a candid assessment from...
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Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones

Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones

- September 2, 2026
Sonic Automotive acquired Porsche Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, California, from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group on August 25, 2026, in a transaction that also included the dealership’s related real estate....
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FTC warns of fake dealership websites, Hyundai plans international Amazon Auto expansion, Volvo global sales fall

- September 2, 2026
Top Stories  FTC warns car buyers about fake dealership websites and payment scams. Read More Hyundai plans international expansion of Amazon Autos as early as 2027. Read More Volvo's global sales fall 7.4%,...
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When did fixing your own car become someone else's decision?

When did fixing your own car become someone else’s decision?

- September 2, 2026
You paid for the car. You insure it. You fill the tank. The title has your name on it. So why does fixing a broken sensor or updating a module...
Daily Automotive News Articles
FTC warns car buyers about fake dealership websites and payment scams

FTC warns car buyers about fake dealership websites and payment scams

- September 2, 2026
On the Dash: Scammers can copy dealership branding, vehicle listings, photos and even customer testimonials. Shoppers should confirm a vehicle and dealership exist before sending money. Buyers purchasing remotely...
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