TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


Retail Automotive

US-Israel strikes close Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil, shipping, and auto supply chains, driving costs and delays for manufacturers worldwide.

U.S.-Israel strikes disrupt Strait of Hormuz, rattling global auto supply chains

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Energy price spikes and maritime closures could sharply raise input costs for vehicles, batteries, and components. Delays in Asian supply chains will affect vehicle production timelines and...
Stellantis

Stellantis sets 2026 AGM with board nominations and strategic reset

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis will hold its 2026 AGM on April 14 in Amsterdam. John Elkann and Robert Peugeot are proposed for re-election; Juergen Esser is nominated as a new...
rare-earth supply

Rare-earth shortages loom despite global supply push

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Rare-earth demand is projected to grow 7% annually through 2030. Supply outside China will expand sharply but still trail demand. Persistent shortages could pressure EV production costs...
Toyota Industries

Toyota Industries valued near $40 billion as Elliott backs revised offer

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Forklift dealers and industrial equipment resellers may see ownership changes influence product strategy and support structures. Higher valuations and private ownership could affect dealers' financing, leasing, and...
Empire Automotive Group, Michael Brown

Michael Brown on driving Empire Automotive Group’s growth and culture

- March 3, 2026
Empire Automotive Group has grown into a leading dealership network in the Northeast through disciplined execution and strategic acquisitions. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Brown, owner-operator of Empire...
reinsurance

Ryan Hanlon on how hybrid reinsurance structures protect dealer earnings

- March 3, 2026
Navigating dealer profit participation can be overwhelming, with opaque fees and a limited understanding of reinsurance options. On this episode of Training Camp, Ryan Hanlon, Vice President of Distribution at...
Reynolds and Reynolds: The State of AI in Automotive Retail - Q1 2026

The State of AI in Q1

- March 2, 2026
The impact of AI on the automotive retail industry has been a hot topic of conversation. But it’s not a future trend – it’s already reshaping how dealerships operate today....
Stellantis

Stellantis’ $26 billion bet on EVs just backfired

- March 2, 2026
Stellantis is now facing a financial reckoning that should send a chill through every boardroom in the global auto industry. After betting aggressively that electric vehicles would dominate the market...

Canada to issue permits for China-made EVs, Honda revives reverse imports, Tesla raises Cybertruck price

- March 2, 2026
Top Stories  Canada to begin issuing import permits for China-made EVs under new trade deal. Read More Honda revives reverse imports with US-made models for Japan. Read More Tesla raises Cybertruck AWD price...
permits

Canada to begin issuing import permits for China-made EVs under new trade deal

- March 2, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should track which automakers are first to secure permits, as supply could be limited in early months. Reduced tariffs (6.1% vs. 106.1%) could make China-built EVs...


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