TSLA427.0909.24%
GM79.1801.97%
F14.8051.135%
RIVN14.3000.15%
CYD57.4801.82%
HMC26.5000.24%
TM189.650-0.01001%
CVNA67.4253.035%
PAG164.1802.45%
LAD275.6801.15%
AN189.4403.01%
GPI322.3352.225%
ABG185.7650.385%
SAH76.7850.885%
TSLA427.0909.24%
GM79.1801.97%
F14.8051.135%
RIVN14.3000.15%
CYD57.4801.82%
HMC26.5000.24%
TM189.650-0.01001%
CVNA67.4253.035%
PAG164.1802.45%
LAD275.6801.15%
AN189.4403.01%
GPI322.3352.225%
ABG185.7650.385%
SAH76.7850.885%
TSLA427.0909.24%
GM79.1801.97%
F14.8051.135%
RIVN14.3000.15%
CYD57.4801.82%
HMC26.5000.24%
TM189.650-0.01001%
CVNA67.4253.035%
PAG164.1802.45%
LAD275.6801.15%
AN189.4403.01%
GPI322.3352.225%
ABG185.7650.385%
SAH76.7850.885%


Retail Automotive

Mercedes EV sales fall 9%, trailing behind BMW amid upcoming lineup

- January 13, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes EV sales fell 9% in 2025 to 168,800, widening the gap with BMW’s 442,072 EVs. The company faces stiff competition in China, U.S. tariffs, and a...
U.S. light-vehicle sales rose to 16.2 million in 2025 as hybrids surged, EV sales cooled, and pricing stayed relatively stable.

US new-vehicle sales rise in 2025 despite tariffs, EV credit changes

- January 13, 2026
On the Dash: U.S. new-vehicle sales grew 2.4% in 2025, reaching 16.2 million units despite major policy disruptions. EV demand peaked before tax credits expired, while hybrid sales surged nearly...
BlueDriver MAX

How BlueDriver MAX supports faster, more accurate vehicle appraisals

- January 13, 2026
BlueDriver MAX's professional diagnostic tool streamlines vehicle appraisals, helping dealers identify potential issues that might not be visible to the eye and avoid costly mistakes. On today’s episode of Driving...
discipline, Kielan Whitner

How disciplined leadership elevates dealership performance – Kielan Whitner | Townsend Nissan

- January 13, 2026
On the latest episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger sits down with Kielan Whitner, GM at Townsend Nissan and a former Division I athlete, who credits discipline routines, visible...
Newsom proposes $200M in EV incentives

Newsom proposes $200M in EV incentives amid industry pullback

- January 12, 2026
On the Dash: California Gov. Newsom announced $200 million in state-backed EV incentives, but the per-vehicle incentive amount has not yet been determined. U.S. EV sales have fallen sharply since...
Jeep PHEVs

Stellantis to end plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs and Chrysler minivan amid falling demand

- January 12, 2026
Stellantis will phase out plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs and the Chrysler Pacifica starting in 2026 due to weak demand and policy shifts. PHEVs were once a key tool for meeting...
Volkswagen says Trump’s 25% auto tariffs violate USMCA commitments and urges tariff relief ahead of the trade pact’s 2026 review.

Volkswagen argues Trump auto tariffs violate USMCA commitments

- January 12, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen said Trump’s 25% auto tariffs violate commitments made under the USMCA. The automaker urged tariff relief instead of stricter rules of origin during the 2026 review. ...
robotaxi

Lucid, Nuro, and Uber debut production-ready robotaxi at CES 2026

- January 12, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid, Nuro, and Uber debuted a production-intent robotaxi at CES 2026, with testing underway in the Bay Area. The vehicle features advanced sensors, NVIDIA AI computing, and...
General Motors' new home in Detroit

General Motors’ new home in Detroit

- January 12, 2026
DETROIT, MI (January 12, 2026) - Detroit is the beating heart of General Motors. It’s been that way since GM's original Detroit home on Woodward Avenue opened in 1911. Today,...
John Fairchild shares four pillars for fixed-ops success in 2026, focusing on management, coaching, accountability, and execution.

The four pillars for service success in 2026 — John Fairchild | Fairchild Automotive Solutions

- January 12, 2026
Fixed-ops remains one of the most powerful levers for dealership profitability and customer loyalty in 2026. On today's episode of Service Drive, John Fairchild, president of Fairchild Automotive Solutions and...


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