TSLA389.060-3.44%
GM80.065-0.475%
F12.855-0.015%
RIVN17.2950.375%
CYD44.2700.1%
HMC25.065-0.295%
TM204.900-10.35%
CVNA402.4400.45%
PAG160.675-2.145%
LAD282.950-5.81%
AN205.990-3.54%
GPI343.765-7.445%
ABG207.575-5.135%
SAH69.730-2.05%
TSLA389.060-3.44%
GM80.065-0.475%
F12.855-0.015%
RIVN17.2950.375%
CYD44.2700.1%
HMC25.065-0.295%
TM204.900-10.35%
CVNA402.4400.45%
PAG160.675-2.145%
LAD282.950-5.81%
AN205.990-3.54%
GPI343.765-7.445%
ABG207.575-5.135%
SAH69.730-2.05%
TSLA389.060-3.44%
GM80.065-0.475%
F12.855-0.015%
RIVN17.2950.375%
CYD44.2700.1%
HMC25.065-0.295%
TM204.900-10.35%
CVNA402.4400.45%
PAG160.675-2.145%
LAD282.950-5.81%
AN205.990-3.54%
GPI343.765-7.445%
ABG207.575-5.135%
SAH69.730-2.05%


supply chain

Helium shortage driven by Iran conflict threatens chip supply, raising risks for automakers, EV production, and dealer inventory constraints.

Helium shortage threatens automotive supply chain amid Iran war disruptions

- April 20, 2026
On the dash: Semiconductor-linked helium shortages could reduce vehicle production and constrain automaker assembly capacity. EVs and tech-heavy vehicles are most exposed due to semiconductor-intensive systems. Dealers may see tighter...
Wingtech

Wingtech warns Nexperia dispute threatens global chip supply

- December 23, 2025
On the Dash: Wingtech says the dispute with Nexperia is disrupting global semiconductor supply chains. The conflict has split Nexperia into Dutch- and China-aligned operations. Automakers, including Honda, are already...
supplies improving, Bank of America

New data indicates chip supplies improving but not for every automaker

- February 20, 2023
Despite supply chain shortages improving, new data indicates that some automakers still feel pinched more acutely than others.  Honda informed shareholders that despite the growing semiconductor shortage, it had nonetheless lowered...
Stein

Ford, Farley and Formula 1: A peek into the brand’s future with Jason Stein

- February 10, 2023
Jason Stein is the host of Cars & Culture on SiriusXM, an automotive history podcast featuring interviews from business leaders such as Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schafer and Stefano Domenicali, Formula...
trade dispute

U.S. loses trade dispute with Canada, Mexico over parts sourcing

- January 13, 2023
The U.S. has lost an automotive trade dispute brought against it by Canada and Mexico over parts sourcing requirements. According to an agreement between the three countries, to qualify for tax...
inventory

Inventory pressures still top of mind for auto retailers in 2023, study finds

- January 5, 2023
Research published by Wards Auto reveals that dealerships are still looking to shore up their inventories in 2023, despite struggling with vehicle shortages for multiple years. The findings were based on...
sales volume

How Hyundai is planning to beat last year’s sales volume

- January 4, 2023
Hyundai and its subsidiary, Kia, now expect to beat last year's sales volume by 670,000 units, achieving a total of 7.52 million. In its statement, the Korean automaker cited its 2022...
display showroom test-drive

Tesla selling discounted showroom and test-drive vehicles after cuts to production

- December 27, 2022
Tesla is now selling models originally dedicated for showrooms and test-drives after running out of inventory in several locations. The automaker has received no shortage of attention this month, as its...
Tesla discount

Rare Tesla discount gets boost for holidays as investors worry over sales

- December 23, 2022
In an extreme departure from form, the holiday Tesla discount will be doubled to $7,500 in the U.S. The Tesla discount was already a rare sight when it was listed earlier...
tax incentive

EV tax incentive delays could work in auto industry’s favor

- December 21, 2022
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it would delay key pieces of its 2023 electric vehicle tax incentive guidelines until March. Originally, the agency aimed to have all relevant regulations published in...


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