TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%


VW

Automakers back EPA emissions delay, urge swift rewrite of vehicle rules

Automakers back emissions delay as dealers navigate EV uncertainty

- June 4, 2026
On the Dash: Automakers support delaying stricter emissions standards until 2029, citing market conditions and slower-than-expected EV adoption. Regulatory changes could give manufacturers greater flexibility to prioritize gas-powered and hybrid...
CNCDA President Brian Maas discusses the VW/Scout franchise battle, FTC pricing confusion, and why California's governor's race matters to dealers everywhere.

California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

- May 14, 2026
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

- April 17, 2026
On the Dash: Slower EV demand may impact inventory planning and turn rates for electric models. Production pullbacks could tighten EV supply or shift sourcing toward imports. Ongoing cost pressures...
Volkswagen to halt U.S. production of ID.4 as EV demand softens

Volkswagen to halt U.S. production of ID.4 as EV demand softens

- April 10, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will stop producing the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in April 2026, marking a major shift in its U.S. EV strategy. The move reflects broader...
Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed

Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed

- April 1, 2026
On the Dash: The court’s split decision allows key elements of the dealer association’s lawsuit to move forward against Volkswagen. The ruling narrows the case, signaling which claims meet federal...
UAW, VW ratify contracts

UAW members at VW Chattanooga ratify first labor contracts with 96% approval

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash:  Higher labor costs could influence Volkswagen’s long-term pricing and production strategy. Unionization at a foreign-owned Southern plant may reshape competitive labor dynamics across OEMs. Stronger job protections...
Volkswagen,

Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 US EVs over battery fire risks

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is recalling more than 44,000 ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to concerns about battery-related fires. The majority of affected vehicles will receive software updates, with...
Fred Emich

VW dealer chairman, Fred Emich, calls Scout Motors ruling a wake‑up call for industry

- December 24, 2025
On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Fred Emich IV, managing partner at Emich Automotive and chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Council, joins us to elaborate on his take...
USMCA automakers

Automakers push to extend USMCA amid tariff pressures, investment uncertainty

- November 5, 2025
On the Dash: Automakers are urging early USMCA renewal to secure duty-free trade and protect U.S. manufacturing jobs. Hyundai says clarity on the deal could unlock over $20 billion in...
Nexperia, supply chain

Automakers face potential production delays as Nexperia halts chip shipments

- October 17, 2025
On the Dash: The Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia from its Chinese owner halted chip shipments, threatening production at major automakers including BMW, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Nexperia holds about 40%...