A successful test run at a Texas Hyundai store preceded the nationwide launch of D.A.I.V.E., a new AI agent designed to connect with and assist car shoppers walking dealership lots. +

Registrations of new Teslas fell 11% year-over-year in January and lost 12 percentage points in U.S. market share. But the EV maker's stock value improved by 7.6%, partially offsetting a steep decline. +