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New-Vehicle Affordability Hits Lowest Point of 2025 for Second Straight Month New-vehicle affordability remained at its worst level of the year in May, holding steady after April’s record low, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Despite

Nissan Eyes Partial Renault Stake Sale to Fund Product Development Nissan Motor is reportedly preparing to reduce its stake in Renault from 15% to 10%, a move that could raise approximately ¥100 billion ($640 million) to support new vehicle development, according to a Nikkei

Senate GOP Proposes Rollback of Key EV and Clean Energy Tax Credits Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping tax and budget proposal on Monday that would eliminate several federal incentives tied to electric vehicles and renewable energy, signaling a major shift in federal clean

What happens when sales and service stop competing—and start collaborating? Better Inventory, faster recon, higher gross, and stronger retention. On today’s Inside Automotive, we’re joined by The Niello Company's Tully Williams (Fixed Ops Director) and Dennis Gingrich (Sales

U.S.–Japan Trade Talks Stall at G-7, Deepening Worries for Japanese Auto Sector Trade negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ended without a deal during the G-7 Summit in Calgary, Canada, intensifying concerns over the impact

From Transportation to Tech Hubs: Dealers Step Up as In-Car Entertainment Takes Center Stage As cars evolve into immersive entertainment and connectivity platforms, the role of the dealer is rapidly changing. At Wards AutoTech 2025, a panel discussion titled “Elevating the

If you're planning on getting an EV, watch this! ⤵️ Republican senators are moving to eliminate EV tax credits within 180 days of bill passage. $7,500 credit for new EVs? — gone in 6 months... $4,000 credit for used EVs? — gone in 90 days... Leasing an EV not made in USA? —

Don't miss today's top automotive headlines ⤵️ • Scout Motors cuts rare earth use in vehicle design • UAW monitor confirms retaliation by Shawn Fain against top union official • Tesla to pause Cybertruck, Model Y production at Austin plant • Waymo extends robotaxi reach just

Waymo Expands California Robotaxi Coverage Ahead of Tesla’s Launch Waymo is accelerating its lead in the autonomous driving race with a major expansion across California, adding over 80 square miles to its robotaxi service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

Tesla to Pause Cybertruck and Model Y Production in Austin Starting June 30 Tesla will pause production of its Cybertruck and Model Y for one week starting June 30 at its Austin factory, marking the third halt in the past year. Operations are expected to resume the following

Scout Motors to Cut Rare Earth Use in Future EVs Scout Motors is designing its upcoming electric and hybrid vehicles to reduce dependence on rare earth materials, aiming to ease supply chain and geopolitical risks, CEO Scott Keogh told Bloomberg TV. “We’re going to use less

UAW Monitor Finds President Shawn Fain Retaliated Against Union Official The independent monitor overseeing the United Auto Workers (UAW) has concluded that President Shawn Fain retaliated against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock, stripping her duties after she questioned

Dealers know the data exists—but most aren’t using it. Chase Abbott, SVP of Sales at Cox Automotive, joins us on Driving Solutions to spotlight a major gap in automotive retail: ✅ 90% of dealers are aware of consumer behavior data ❌ But fewer than 20% are actually using it

Volvo and Daimler Truck Launch Coretura for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles Swedish automaker Volvo and Germany’s Daimler Truck have launched Coretura, a joint venture focused on developing software-defined trucks and buses. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Coretura began

Struggling team member? Top performer losing steam? Ask this one question. Leadership expert Dave Anderson says the key to breakthrough performance isn’t more commands—it’s better coaching. On Lessons in Leadership, Anderson shares how one simple question can refocus your team,

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Your dealership spends big on marketing—so why are so many leads falling through the cracks? On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, April Simmons of Horne Auto Group breaks down the real reason internet leads go cold—and how dealers can fix it. — Ditch the one-size-fits-all

President Trump just rolled back California’s EV mandates—and the impact could reshape the entire auto industry. On today’s CBT Now, laurenfix of Car Coach Reports breaks down what the repeal of three key regulations means for dealers, manufacturers, and consumers. — EV