TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Retail Automotive

transparency

Why 2026 must be the year of transparency in vehicle transportation

- February 17, 2026
For decades, lack of transparency has been treated as a fact of life in vehicle transportation. Shippers accepted limited visibility into who was moving their vehicles, the location of their...
Lopez Automotive Group acquires Five Star Nissan of Albany

Lopez Automotive Group acquires Five Star Nissan of Albany

- February 16, 2026
Lopez Automotive Group, led by Lazaro Lopez, has acquired Five Star Nissan of Albany from Five Star Automotive Group. The transaction closed in February 2026 and marks Lopez’s first Nissan...
CarMax named one of TIME’s America’s Most Iconic Companies

CarMax named one of TIME’s America’s Most Iconic Companies

- February 16, 2026
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of America’s Most Iconic...
EV demand

EV demand drops 30%, forcing Detroit Three to cut investments

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should prepare for a renewed emphasis on internal combustion trucks and SUVs as OEMs rebalance production. Inventory mix and floorplan planning may shift as EV allocations...
Volkswagen ordered to face Dieselgate trial

Volkswagen to face Dieselgate trial in Paris, AFP reports

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will face a criminal trial over Dieselgate in France. Formal hearings are unlikely to begin before 2027. Legal fallout from Dieselgate continues across Europe. Volkswagen AG has been...
Model e

Ford targets Model e profitability by 2029 amid EV strategy reset

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities. Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
Used-vehicle inventory slips to 2.18M in January

Used-vehicle inventory tightens as January sales gain momentum

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle inventory fell to 2.18 million units in January as sales momentum remained strong. Retail used sales rose 4.6% month over month and 3.3% year over year. ...

AFIP’s Shannon Robertson shares must-know compliance strategies for dealerships

- February 16, 2026
Compliance is a critical yet often overlooked area in dealership operations. Ignoring it can lead to fines, legal issues and lost business, especially as dealerships increasingly handle digital transactions and...
goal setting

Sales coach Matt Easton breaks down daily goal-setting strategies for a successful 2026 

- February 16, 2026
Sales coach Matt Easton, founder of Easton University, says the reason many sales professionals fail to reach their goals isn’t a lack of motivation, but a lack of structure. During...
Car Wars

Car Wars return from NADA 2026 highlighting dealer insights, platform enhancements, and industry leadership

- February 16, 2026
Dallas, TX | February 16, 2026 – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive  week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone...


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