In addition to daily coverage of the global automotive industry, Automotive News also provides exclusive, data-informed rankings, enterprise reporting and in-depth analysis.
Here are the 2026 rankings and deep dives.
Top 150 dealership groups
More than half of the Automotive News top 150 dealership groups that grew sales in 2025 did so without adding a single location, challenging the assumption that scale is the only path to survival in auto retail. That finding could signal a shift in how dealership groups pursue profits.
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Trade, tariffs and the road ahead
As the trilateral trade pact among the U.S., Canada and Mexico comes up for review this year, Automotive News examines how the uncertainty surrounding global trade and tariffs is remaking North American auto production.
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Top global parts suppliers
Global tariff disputes have disrupted traditional automaker-supplier relationships, squeezed profit margins and ushered in an era of transparency and quicker damage control throughout the supply chain.The result: sacrifices to the bottom line. The median profit margin among the 400 top suppliers has fallen to the 3.5 to 4 percent range.
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Future product pipeline
We detail the five-year product plan for every vehicle brand selling in the U.S. Our exclusive, sortable database gives you every brand’s timeline at a glance.
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Top 100 dealership groups in used-car sales
More dealers are betting on used vehicles as the average price of a new car tops $50,000, pushing many beyond the traditional 1:1 used-to-new sales mix.Thirty-one dealership groups surpassed the 1:1 average in 2025, as consumers gravitated toward less expensive vehicles.
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Global EV market report
Vehicle electrification is accelerating across the world, but the pace and direction vary by region. China and Europe are shifting toward battery-electric vehicles, while the U.S. leans on hybrids.Weshow where electrification stands, tracking production, sales by powertrain and emerging markets.
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Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue
Dealership groups are facing headwinds from consumers looking for cheap repairs because of strained budgets, as well as competition from independent service providers.
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Top 100 dealership groups in F&I revenue
The top dealership groups in finance and insurance revenue are deploying standardized training programs and dedicated platform directors to boost revenue, with some groups seeing gains of more than 80 percent year over year.
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