Dealerships may still look like they sell cars, but the real business is shifting toward loan structures, fraud defense, and fragile software systems.

Today’s episode breaks down Stellantis leaning on North America for 1.78 million vehicles, Toyota recalling 508,354 Camry hybrids over a dashboard glitch that can disable turn signals and hazards, dealership profits moving into F&I, used-car APRs hitting 10.4%, and nearly nine in 10 dealers calling fraud a major concern.

Today's Key Headlines

~Stellantis forecasts nearly 5.97 million vehicles in global output, up 8.3%

~North America is projected to produce 1.78 million Stellantis vehicles, or 29.7% of global output

~Toyota recalls 508,354 Camry hybrids over a digital cluster issue that can disable turn signals and hazard lights

~Average F&I income rise ...