TSLA353.2854.335%
GM86.760-0.22%
F13.9800.05%
RIVN16.8450.245%
CYD39.3450.595%
HMC31.875-0.715%
TM192.920-0.89%
CVNA76.2903.9601%
PAG219.0050.935%
LAD372.5303.98%
AN196.1901.06%
GPI262.3953.015%
ABG212.6401.78%
SAH76.5401.22%
TSLA353.2854.335%
GM86.760-0.22%
F13.9800.05%
RIVN16.8450.245%
CYD39.3450.595%
HMC31.875-0.715%
TM192.920-0.89%
CVNA76.2903.9601%
PAG219.0050.935%
LAD372.5303.98%
AN196.1901.06%
GPI262.3953.015%
ABG212.6401.78%
SAH76.5401.22%
TSLA353.2854.335%
GM86.760-0.22%
F13.9800.05%
RIVN16.8450.245%
CYD39.3450.595%
HMC31.875-0.715%
TM192.920-0.89%
CVNA76.2903.9601%
PAG219.0050.935%
LAD372.5303.98%
AN196.1901.06%
GPI262.3953.015%
ABG212.6401.78%
SAH76.5401.22%


Retail Automotive

Used-vehicle sales outperform seasonal trends as inventory edges higher

Used-vehicle sales outperform seasonal trends as inventory edges higher

- August 17, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle demand is holding up better than expected, supporting retail sales despite seasonal pressure. Tight sub-$15,000 inventory remains a challenge for dealers serving budget-conscious shoppers. Stable...
Data & Analytics Articles
How one dealer uses social media to generate 1,000 leads a month

How one dealer uses social media to generate 1,000 leads a month

- August 17, 2026
While many automotive leaders still view social media as little more than a digital billboard to post inventory, Matt Hogan sees it as the modern engine of dealership operations. As the...
Digital Retailing Inside Automotive
Weekly roundup: New-vehicle prices hit 2026 high, GM creates $4.5B parts facility, Mexico pushes for lower auto tariffs

Weekly roundup: New-vehicle prices hit 2026 high, GM creates $4.5B parts facility, Mexico pushes for lower auto tariffs

- August 15, 2026
ICYMI: New-vehicle prices reach 2026 high as buyers shift toward lower-cost segments. GM creates a $4.5 billion parts facility to protect the supply chain. Mexico pushes for lower auto tariffs...
Daily Newscast
Charlie Obaugh acquires Campus Ford in Virginia

Charlie Obaugh acquires Campus Ford in Virginia

- August 14, 2026
Charlie Obaugh Auto Group has acquired Campus Ford in Waynesboro, Virginia, from Matt McMurray. The transaction was announced in August 2026, with Performance Brokerage Services serving as the exclusive buy-side...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News
USMCA proposals could raise costs, New-vehicle inventory tightens, Dealer AI results lag expectations

USMCA proposals could raise costs, New-vehicle inventory tightens, Dealer AI results lag expectations

- August 14, 2026
Top Stories  Revised USMCA proposals could cost billions annually, Detroit automakers warn. Read More New-vehicle inventory tightens to 75 days' supply as July sales climb 8.5%. Read More Cox Automotive report finds dealers...
Daily Newscast
Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

- August 14, 2026
On the Dash: Focus AI investments on measurable dealership needs, not adoption for its own sake. Prepare teams for shoppers who are using AI before they reach the showroom. Build...
EVs & Technology Articles
Ford expands Mustang Dark Horse SC lineup with new 795-hp convertible

Ford expands Mustang Dark Horse SC lineup with new 795-hp convertible

- August 14, 2026
On the Dash: The Dark Horse SC convertible gives dealers a new high-performance Mustang variant to attract enthusiast buyers. The model expands Mustang’s premium performance lineup without abandoning its gas-powered...
New Car Reviews Articles
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax | Hybrid off-road beast in Wavemaker blue

2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax | Hybrid off-road beast in Wavemaker blue

- August 14, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax proves you don't need a V8 to have a serious full-size pickup. Toyota's flagship off-road truck comes standard with the i-Force Max hybrid...
Lauren Fix's show Vehicle Walkthroughs
Inside GM's $4.5B strategy to bulletproof its automotive supply chain

Inside GM’s $4.5B strategy to bulletproof its automotive supply chain

- August 14, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
EVs & Technology Future of Automotive
Polestar dealer sues automaker for $25M over U.S. market exit

Polestar dealer sues automaker for $25M over U.S. market exit

- August 13, 2026
On the Dash: Polestar's U.S. exit could create significant financial and operational uncertainty for its dealer network. Prestige Imports alleges Polestar planned its U.S. departure before the government denied authorization...
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