In a reversal of a reversal, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved a rebate for first-time ZEV buyers to offset the loss of a federal tax credit. +
The National Automobile Dealers Association has opened the Summer 2026 edition of its semi-annual Dealer Attitude Survey, a “report card” that informs high-level discussions with factory executives. +
The WSADA has filed suit against Volkswagen subsidiary Scout Motors, alleging the EV maker’s direct sales plan runs afoul of state franchise laws. +
Tesla is on track to end a two-year streak of declining sales after reporting the delivery of 480,126 new units worldwide in the second quarter. +
Hendrick Automotive Group’s portfolio now includes 31 brands in 140 rooftops with the purchase of Foreign Cars Italia of Charlotte and Greensboro. +
A supplier fire and high demand helped the Honda CR-V outsell the Ford F-Series by more than 16,000 units in the first half of the year. +
Subaru leads all manufacturers with an 18% year-over-year increase in a report full of double-digit sales gains driven largely by demand for hybrids. +
Fred Weick has been named CEO of Autonomy, a dealer-partnered, month-to-month EV subscription service, reporting to founder Scott Painter. +
Porsche leads all factories in JD Power’s 2026 Initial Quality Study, which finds infotainment and touchscreens have failed to keep pace with a trend toward fewer reported issues. +
The judge presiding over a $1.5 million lawsuit against a Massachusetts Nissan dealership approved Nissan Motor Acceptance’s request for daily sales reports. +
