TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Economic Trends

Robb, automotive,

Cox Automotive Jermey Robb outlines 5 key forces shaping auto industry in 2026

- March 24, 2026
As tax refund season begins, auto dealers are closely watching consumer spending trends. At the 2026 NADA Show, Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, identified five major forces shaping...
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war, and labor uncertainty

- March 19, 2026
On the Dash: Current interest rates (3.5%-3.75%) are expected to remain stable in the near term, allowing dealers to plan borrowing and inventory financing with relative certainty. Inflation pressures and...
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Rising gas prices from Iran - 031626

Rising gas prices from Iran conflict drive more Americans to search for electric vehicles

- March 16, 2026
On the Dash: Searches for electrified vehicles jumped to 22.4% of Edmunds traffic, led by full EVs. High gas prices and limited affordable EV options may push buyers toward used...
Economic Trends Articles
auto market

Erik Kibler on the economic trends shaping the 2026 auto market

- February 12, 2026
The auto market is navigating a period of uncertainty, from rising vehicle prices to shifting buyer behavior and evolving EV trends. Dealers and consumers alike are trying to make sense...
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Cox Automotive, NADA Show

NADA Show 2026: Steve Rowley | Cox Automotive

- February 5, 2026
From the floor of the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News delivers real-time updates and expert perspectives to help dealers navigate the evolving automotive landscape. Today, Jim Fitzpatrick...
NADA Show Economic Trends
Fed rates

Fed set to hold rates steady as auto industry watches financing costs and policy uncertainty

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady, prolonging pressure on auto loan affordability and dealership financing costs. Dealers and automakers will closely watch Fed...
Economic Trends Articles
President Trump

Trump promotes manufacturing in Detroit, downplays USMCA ahead of review

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: Trump promoted his economic and manufacturing agenda during a high-profile visit to Detroit. He downplayed the importance of the USMCA ahead of its required review, raising concerns...
Economic Trends Articles
GM stock

GM stock surges over 55% in 2025, leads U.S.-traded automakers

- December 30, 2025
On the Dash: GM’s stock is having its strongest year since 2009, driven by earnings beats, raised guidance, and sustained analyst upgrades. Wall Street views GM as well-positioned due to...
Economic Trends Articles
GDP Growth

GDP surges 4.3% in Q3 as consumer spending and exports rebound

- December 24, 2025
On the Dash:  U.S. GDP surged 4.3% in Q3, the fastest growth in two years, driven by consumer spending, exports, business investment, and defense outlays. Economic gains are uneven, with...
Economic Trends Articles
profitability, Presidio, Kevin Tynan

The Presidio Group’s Kevin Tynan on navigating profitability in 2026

- December 16, 2025
2025 has been a challenging year for the automotive industry, shaped by significant policy shifts under the new administration and heightened geopolitical tensions. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive,...
Economic Trends Inside Automotive


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