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Episode · Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 3:56

NADA Elects Second Woman Chair Ever

NADA has elected Sandy Fitzgerald Angello as chairman for twenty twenty seven, the first woman in the role since two thousand eight. Auto Remarketing and NADA dot org both carry the handover, with Jeff Weber named vice chairman. Elsewhere, The Drive details GM's plan to run its future on one central computer and an AI-rebuilt OnStar, while Automotive Dive has Super Cruise revenue up sixty percent. CBT News returns to hidden dealer fees and to negative equity past twenty nine percent of trade-ins. Buy-sell keeps moving in California, Wisconsin and Manchester, Motor Trader and Auto Remarketing note, and Unifor members at Stellantis Canada have voted to authorize a strike.

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Who did NADA elect as chairman for 2027?

NADA elected Sandy Fitzgerald Angello as chairman for 2027, making her the first woman in the role since 2008 and only the second woman to hold the chairmanship in the association's history. Jeff Weber was elected vice chairman.

What is GM's future plan according to The Drive?

GM has laid out a future plan that runs on artificial intelligence, eyes-off driving, and one central vehicle computer. As part of that shift, GM is retiring OnStar's branded apps and rebuilding the service as a personal AI assistant.

How much did GM's Super Cruise revenue grow?

GM's Super Cruise revenue rose 60% year over year in the third quarter, according to Automotive Dive.

How common is negative equity in trade-ins?

Negative equity shows up in 29.1% of trade-ins, and the average rollover balance on those loans has topped $57,000, according to CBT News.

Why did Unifor members at Stellantis Canada vote to authorize a strike?

Unifor members at Stellantis in Canada voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing layoffs and a threatened plant sale. Talks with the company remain stalled.

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