TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
SAH75.900-0.62%
TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
SAH75.900-0.62%
TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
SAH75.900-0.62%


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Volkswagen taps Audi sales chief to head North America amid sales slump

Volkswagen taps Audi sales chief to head North America amid sales slump

- September 3, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is putting greater focus on U.S. sales and profitability as weakness in China and Europe adds pressure. Dealers face a shifting product strategy, including the upcoming...
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Volkswagen CEO warns more cuts needed to fend off Chinese rivals

Volkswagen CEO warns more cuts needed to fend off Chinese rivals

- July 24, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen kept its 2026 operating margin guidance at 4.0%-5.5% despite a 9.5% drop in second-quarter operating profit. CEO Oliver Blume said the company must deepen restructuring as...
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NJ CAR launches campaign highlighting the value of local dealerships

NJ CAR launches campaign highlighting the value of local dealerships

- July 8, 2026
The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has launched a new statewide campaign, "Local Matters," aimed at educating consumers and legislators about the economic and community value of...
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Volkswagen weighs cutting up to 100,000 jobs, closing four German plants

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

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs, doubling a previously announced reduction target. The automaker is considering closing four German plants, including facilities in Hanover, Zwickau, Emden...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Industry News Articles
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...
Industry News Articles

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