TSLA339.96012.45%
GM86.390-0.37%
F13.9050.075%
RIVN15.820-0.11%
CYD45.560-1.37%
HMC31.200-0.11%
TM188.7100.49%
CVNA73.7101.23%
PAG218.6700.67%
LAD378.6600.11%
AN208.410-0.21%
GPI263.010-3.1%
ABG210.5801.17%
SAH79.240-1.78%
TSLA339.96012.45%
GM86.390-0.37%
F13.9050.075%
RIVN15.820-0.11%
CYD45.560-1.37%
HMC31.200-0.11%
TM188.7100.49%
CVNA73.7101.23%
PAG218.6700.67%
LAD378.6600.11%
AN208.410-0.21%
GPI263.010-3.1%
ABG210.5801.17%
SAH79.240-1.78%
TSLA339.96012.45%
GM86.390-0.37%
F13.9050.075%
RIVN15.820-0.11%
CYD45.560-1.37%
HMC31.200-0.11%
TM188.7100.49%
CVNA73.7101.23%
PAG218.6700.67%
LAD378.6600.11%
AN208.410-0.21%
GPI263.010-3.1%
ABG210.5801.17%
SAH79.240-1.78%


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On the Dash: Higher interest rates continue to limit affordability and shrink the pool of new-vehicle buyers, with Cox Automotive data showing more than 3 in 10 dealers already citing...
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Stellantis profit misses estimates as Chinese competition weighs on Europe

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On the Dash: Stellantis reaffirmed its full-year guidance despite continued pricing pressure in Europe. Chinese automakers are intensifying competition with lower-priced hybrid and EV offerings. North American demand improved, led...
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Carvana posts record Q2 sales as used-car demand continues to outpace new vehicles

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- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle demand remains strong as high new-vehicle prices continue pushing shoppers toward pre-owned inventory. Carvana's expansion into Stellantis dealerships signals continued disruption in both the used- and...
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DriveCentric CEO on the biggest technology mistake dealerships still make

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- July 30, 2026
Join CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick at DriveCentric's DC20 User Conference in St. Louis, where he caught up with CEO Matt Leone to discuss how dealers can boost customer engagement,...
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Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

Lotlinx survey finds only 9% of dealers catch early inventory risks

- July 30, 2026
According to the latest Lotlinx 2026 Inventory Health Survey, only 9% of dealerships can identify a struggling vehicle within the first 15 days. That delay can erode margins, which leaves...
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Ford raises profit outlook, U.S. bans new Chinese robots, BMW slashes thousands of jobs

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The auto industry's quiet power grab – nobody's connecting these dots

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- July 29, 2026
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