TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%


supply

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...
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sales

TrueCar forecasts 36% sales increase for May

- May 28, 2021
Even though supply chain issues and parts shortages continue to plague the automotive industry, sales seem to be doing quite well. TrueCar has released its May 2021 forecast, which projected...
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days' supply

Record car sales push days’ supply of inventory down further

- May 18, 2021
New car inventory has been steadily decreasing since December on two main factors: extremely strong buying behaviors by an increasingly confident nation, and a struggle to keep up production volume...
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inventory

Dealers see used inventory prices continue to climb at auction

- May 11, 2021
The Used Vehicle Value Index published by Manheim reports that total used vehicle sales were up 69% year over year in April, pushing the used SAAR for the month up...
Daily Automotive News Articles
rental

Rental companies are snatching up pre-owned cars amid supply challenges

- May 5, 2021
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, the auto industry continues to be impacted in many ways. There is no doubt manufacturers and dealers have faced many hurdles over the past...
Sales & Marketing Articles
rubber

Shortage of natural rubber compounds vehicle production concerns

- April 15, 2021
Dealers could once again be facing inventory shortages in both the sales and parts departments as the supply of natural rubber is stretched thin. Between below-average harvesting levels, stockpiling in...
Daily Automotive News Articles
inventory

More parts shortages hit auto industry, affecting new inventory

- March 25, 2021
On Friday, Mar 19, a fire at Renesas Electronics Corp northeast of Tokyo, Japan has exacerbated the semiconductor shortage affecting the auto industry. The manufacturer has stated that it will...
Sales & Marketing Articles
inventory

Sales strong and prices high through January despite below average inventory

- February 12, 2021
Through the month of January, auto sales ticked higher than December 2020 as the pandemic recovery continues. With a January SAAR of 16.6 million units and just 3.7% fewer sales over last...
Daily Automotive News Articles
vehicle

Average list prices break through $40,000 ceiling as new vehicle inventory stabilizes

- January 20, 2021
The strain of the coronavirus undoubtedly shook up the auto industry in 2020, but things have slowly been turning around since the middle of the year. Last Thursday, Cox Automotive...
Sales & Marketing Articles
inventory

Used car industry seeing more inventory, all-time high prices

- November 19, 2020
Customers have more choice and dealers have more to offer shoppers in the used car market, according to vAuto Available Inventory. Used cars have become more plentiful in recent weeks...
Sales & Marketing Articles

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