TSLA427.6409.79%
GM78.7001.49%
F14.8501.18%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8801.22%
HMC26.5450.285%
TM189.380-0.28%
CVNA67.5503.16%
PAG164.3702.64%
LAD275.7051.175%
AN189.6203.19%
GPI324.3004.19%
ABG187.0301.65%
SAH77.4301.53%
TSLA427.6409.79%
GM78.7001.49%
F14.8501.18%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8801.22%
HMC26.5450.285%
TM189.380-0.28%
CVNA67.5503.16%
PAG164.3702.64%
LAD275.7051.175%
AN189.6203.19%
GPI324.3004.19%
ABG187.0301.65%
SAH77.4301.53%
TSLA427.6409.79%
GM78.7001.49%
F14.8501.18%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8801.22%
HMC26.5450.285%
TM189.380-0.28%
CVNA67.5503.16%
PAG164.3702.64%
LAD275.7051.175%
AN189.6203.19%
GPI324.3004.19%
ABG187.0301.65%
SAH77.4301.53%


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UAW, VW, agreement

Volkswagen, UAW reach tentative first labor agreement at Tennessee plant

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NADA Show 2026: Steve Rowley | Cox Automotive

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NADA Show 2026: Shannon Robertson & Justin Buzzell | AFIP & Morgan Automotive Group

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Ford

Ford to expand regional field support for small U.S. dealers

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On the Dash: Ford will add 106 regional zone managers to directly support small-volume dealers. The initiative aims to improve allocation, warranty handling, and dealer access to field support. Ford...
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Toyota

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- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota plans to reenter the compact pickup segment when demand and scale support long-term viability. Potential changes to the USMCA pose a major risk to pricing, supply...
Industry News Articles
Nissan

Nissan targets double-digit U.S. retail growth fueled by new trucks and operational focus

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Nissan projects 10% retail growth in 2026, aiming for 1 million U.S. sales by 2027. Dealer confidence rises as management simplifies operations, boosts profitability, and accelerates inventory...
Industry News Articles
Dealers at NADA Show 2026 say AI and connected data can improve profitability, inventory decisions, and customer experience.

Dealers see AI and connected data as profit drivers for 2026

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers say AI delivers value only when systems are integrated across sales, service, and customer communications. Real-time data sharing can improve trade-in accuracy, inventory turns, and dealership-wide...
Articles Headlines
Paul Brown, F&I conversations

Why empathy-driven F&I conversations matter more as car payments climb

- February 5, 2026
As car payments climb past $1,000 for a growing share of buyers and household budgets tighten under persistent inflation, dealerships must shift F&I conversations toward empathy, financial literacy, and predictable...
F&I Today F&I
Cars Commerce, NADA 2026,

NADA Show 2026: Lisa Gosselin | Cars Commerce

- February 4, 2026
CBT News brings you exclusive coverage from Las Vegas during the 2026 NADA Show, where the latest trends and strategies in automotive retail are taking center stage. Jim Fitzpatrick speaks...
Event Coverage NADA Show
Gubagoo, 2026 NADA Show

NADA 2026 Show: Brad Title & Rick Vrablik | Gubagoo & Nielsen Automotive Group

- February 4, 2026
At the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News is reporting directly from the show floor, giving dealers and industry professionals firsthand insights into the future of automotive retail....
Event Coverage NADA Show


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