TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
SAH84.5101.8%
TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
SAH84.5101.8%
TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
SAH84.5101.8%


Volkswagen

2027 VW Atlas

Volkswagen teases redesigned 2027 Atlas ahead of New York debut

- March 25, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen previews a fully redesigned Atlas with updated exterior styling and interior upgrades. New model features all-new sheetmetal, sleeker proportions, and enhanced ambient lighting. Full details, including...
Industry News Articles
Audi

Audi targets higher returns with new models as VW premium group offsets tariffs, China pressure

- March 17, 2026
On the Dash: Audi’s push toward higher-margin models like the Q9 SUV signals a renewed focus on profitability over volume. Tariffs and regulatory costs, including €1.2 billion in U.S. tariffs,...
Industry News Articles

Weekly roundup: Federal regulators hold BlueCruise crash hearing, VW to expand battery focus, NHTSA to host safety forum

- March 14, 2026
ICYMI: NTSB to hold hearing on fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes. Volkswagen expands battery focus to energy storage amid slower EV growth. Federal safety agency hosts forum on robotaxi deployment and regulation....
Daily Newscast
battery

Volkswagen expands battery focus to energy storage amid slower EV growth

- March 10, 2026
On the Dash: Slower EV demand is prompting automakers like VW to diversify into energy storage and trading. Battery facilities such as Salzgitter may offer new business and grid service...
EVs & Technology Articles
Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges 

Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges 

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning. Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...
EVs & Technology Articles
Volkswagen ordered to face Dieselgate trial

Volkswagen to face Dieselgate trial in Paris, AFP reports

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will face a criminal trial over Dieselgate in France. Formal hearings are unlikely to begin before 2027. Legal fallout from Dieselgate continues across Europe. Volkswagen AG has been...
Industry News Articles
UAW, VW, agreement

Volkswagen, UAW reach tentative first labor agreement at Tennessee plant

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen and UAW reach a tentative first contract at the Chattanooga plant with 20% wage increases. Rising labor costs may add long-term pressure to vehicle pricing and...
Industry News Articles
CNCDA President Brian Maas

CNCDA’s Brian Maas on Scout Motors’ lawsuit, preparing dealer associations for 2026

- February 5, 2026
In December, Scout Motors' dealer license was approved in Colorado, allowing the EV maker to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, California New Car...
Association News Inside Automotive
Volkswagen has delayed plans for a U.S. Audi factory as tariffs drive up costs and incentive talks fail to deliver clarity.

Volkswagen delays US Audi plant plans as tariffs pressure cost

- January 27, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen has delayed plans for a second U.S. Audi factory due to ongoing tariff costs and uncertain incentives. Trump administration tariffs cost Volkswagen about $2.5 billion in...
Industry News Articles
Volkswagen is restructuring management across four core brands to boost efficiency and generate $1.17 billion in savings by 2030.

Volkswagen targets $1.17B savings with new brand group board

- January 22, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will centralize leadership across four core brands under a new Brand Group Board of Management starting in 2026. The new structure is designed to speed decisions,...
Industry News Articles

Latest Articles

Weekly roundup: UAW & automakers clash over AI and robotics, Dealership buy-sells jump 21%, CarGurus to require fee disclosures
Latest Articles 06/27/26

Weekly roundup: UAW & automakers clash over AI and robotics, Dealership buy-sells jump 21%, CarGurus to require fee disclosures

CarGurus mandates fee disclosure, VW weighs job cuts, Entry-level vehicle shortage squeezes affordability
Latest Articles 06/26/26

CarGurus mandates fee disclosure, VW weighs job cuts, Entry-level vehicle shortage squeezes affordability

Stellantis, Nissan in talks to buy assets of former parts supplier
Latest Articles 06/26/26

Stellantis, Nissan in talks to buy assets of former parts supplier

CarGurus to require fee disclosure for used vehicle listings beginning July 14
Latest Articles 06/26/26

CarGurus to require fee disclosure for used vehicle listings beginning July 14

Volkswagen weighs cutting up to 100,000 jobs, closing four German plants
Latest Articles 06/26/26

Volkswagen weighs cutting up to 100,000 jobs, closing four German plants

Affordability alert: The car you could afford in 2019 costs $11,000 more today.
Latest Articles 06/26/26

Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds

NHTSA
Latest Articles 06/26/26

NHTSA brake pedal rule could revolutionize the robotaxi market in 2026

Freedom 250 brings IndyCar to Washington D.C. for America’s 250th Celebration
Latest Articles 06/26/26

Freedom 250 brings IndyCar to Washington D.C. for America’s 250th Celebration

Can Slate Auto make affordable EVs profitable in America?
Latest Articles 06/26/26

Can Slate Auto make affordable EVs profitable in America?

U.S. bans Polestar from selling new vehicles starting with 2027 models
Latest Articles 06/25/26

U.S. bans Polestar from selling new vehicles starting with MY2027