Market Pulse

Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’

Ford is using its U.S. footprint and deep inventory to play offense. (3 min. read)

Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate

Longer loan terms have kept purchases within reach—but that "quick fix" has real trade-offs. (2 min. read)

Toyota accelerates EV strategy with 15 new models planned by 2027 — report

Toyota’s urgency makes sense, as it’s now staring down competitors that are years—and millions of EV units—ahead. (3 min. read)

Market Pulse

Used cars are nearing a tipping point—and dealers are placing their bets

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Podcast Recaps

Average is the enemy: How hospitality became this dealer's strategy for standing out

Featuring Michael Wood, GM at Jaguar and Land Rover of Virginia Beach

Auto industry enters high-stakes reset under new tariffs — report

Light vehicle sales in the U.S. and Canada could fall by 1.8 million units this year, according to Telemetry. (4 min. read)

8 April 2025

UAW Pres. backs auto tariffs but calls broader trade measures “reckless”

Shawn Fain’s staunch support of the levies has prompted criticism from auto worker groups in Canada. (3 min. read)

8 April 2025

EV adoption edges upward as legacy automakers gain share

The industry’s EV strategy hinges on the assumption that demand will keep expanding—but growth will likely be incremental, not explosive. (3 min. read)

8 April 2025

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno proposes tax deduction for auto loan interest

This bill aims to make good on a campaign promise President Trump made last October. (3 min. read)

7 April 2025

Q1 vehicle recall count drops to 10-year low

Even as OTA updates handle a growing share of fixes, most defects still require in-person service, according to BizzyCar. (3 min. read)

7 April 2025

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets a fresh look for 2026

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2026 Ioniq 6 at this year’s Seoul Mobility Show. (2 min. read)

7 April 2025

The Weekly

84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing

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5 April 2025

Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty

Despite all the noise around auto tariffs, the dealership buy/sell market isn’t slowing down. (4 min. read)

4 April 2025

Nearly 20% of new car buyers now opt for 84-month loans

Buyers are increasingly prioritizing lower monthly payments over long-term financial flexibility. (3 min. read)

4 April 2025

Stellantis temporarily idles key North American plants

The Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, is paused for two weeks, and the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico will be down for the entire month. (3 min. read)