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NAMAD 2026: 3 truths shaping minority ownership in auto retail today

Insights & Trends

Jul 22, 2026

NAMAD 2026: 3 truths shaping minority ownership in auto retail today

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Fixed ops and used cars power Honda Marysville's 'surprisingly good' July

Dealer Strategies

Jul 22, 2026

Fixed ops and used cars power Honda Marysville's 'surprisingly good' July

Daily News

Jul 22, 2026

California auto sales drop 7.7% in first half of year

Daily News

Jul 22, 2026

Toyota tops ACSI as luxury brands lose customer satisfaction edge

Daily News

Jul 22, 2026

Mercedes-Benz pushes to ease Chinese ownership limits in U.S. security bill

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Most (and least) desirable brands to own right now, according to dealers

Market Pulse

Jul 21, 2026

Most (and least) desirable brands to own right now, according to dealers

Preston Automotive's transparent pricing process scales to multiple stores

Dealer Strategies

Jul 21, 2026

Preston Automotive's transparent pricing process scales to multiple stores

Daily News

Jul 21, 2026

Honda drops Prologue as analysts point to broader EV strategy reset

Daily News

Jul 21, 2026

Hyundai union expands strike amid wage dispute and robot deployment concerns

Daily News

Jul 21, 2026

Crown Auto Group acquires longtime dealership in West Virginia

DEALER STRATEGIES

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Dealer Strategies

Jul 21, 2026

Preston Automotive's transparent pricing process scales to multiple stores

Inspect what you expect: Inside one Chevy GM's daily accountability notebook

Dealer Strategies

Jul 18, 2026

Inspect what you expect: Inside one Chevy GM's daily accountability notebook

Dealer Strategies

Jul 8, 2026

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

Dealer Strategies

Jul 7, 2026

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

Dealer Strategies

Jul 1, 2026

EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

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THE BREAKDOWN

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Funding, owning, and leading dealerships: 4 pros weigh in

The Breakdown

Jul 19, 2026

Funding, owning, and leading dealerships: 4 pros weigh in

Two departments, two important rules: Keep it simple, keep it honest

The Breakdown

Jul 12, 2026

Two departments, two important rules: Keep it simple, keep it honest

The Breakdown

Jul 5, 2026

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

The Breakdown

Jun 28, 2026

Used EVs, affordability, and the auction opportunity hiding in plain sight

The Breakdown

Jun 21, 2026

Family matters: Working wisdom from leaders building auto legacies across generations

MARKET PULSE

The industry’s cheatsheet—helping dealers price right, stock smart and stay ahead.

Market Pulse

Jul 21, 2026

Most (and least) desirable brands to own right now, according to dealers

Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation

Market Pulse

Jul 14, 2026

Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation

Market Pulse

Jul 8, 2026

Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

Market Pulse

Jun 30, 2026

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

Market Pulse

Jun 23, 2026

What 21.7M YTD recalls mean for your shop (and one operator's tips for making the most of them)

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Jul 21, 2026

The secret plan to create America's next dealer owners (and what comes next)

Jul 15, 2026

"Stop missing calls!" The 90% service scheduling secret most dealers are ignoring

Jul 7, 2026

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

Jun 25, 2026

The vibe coding security bomb hidden inside your dealership (and what every dealer building AI tools needs to know)

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NAMAD 2026: 3 truths shaping minority ownership in auto retail today

Fixed ops and used cars power Honda Marysville's 'surprisingly good' July

California auto sales drop 7.7% in first half of year

Toyota tops ACSI as luxury brands lose customer satisfaction edge

Mercedes-Benz pushes to ease Chinese ownership limits in U.S. security bill

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Most (and least) desirable brands to own right now, according to dealers

Preston Automotive's transparent pricing process scales to multiple stores

Honda drops Prologue as analysts point to broader EV strategy reset

Hyundai union expands strike amid wage dispute and robot deployment concerns

Crown Auto Group acquires longtime dealership in West Virginia

See all news

DEALER STRATEGIES

Preston Automotive's transparent pricing process scales to multiple stores

Inspect what you expect: Inside one Chevy GM's daily accountability notebook

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

Funding, owning, and leading dealerships: 4 pros weigh in

Two departments, two important rules: Keep it simple, keep it honest

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

Used EVs, affordability, and the auction opportunity hiding in plain sight

Family matters: Working wisdom from leaders building auto legacies across generations

MARKET PULSE

Most (and least) desirable brands to own right now, according to dealers

Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation

Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

What 21.7M YTD recalls mean for your shop (and one operator's tips for making the most of them)

PODCAST RECAPS

The secret plan to create America's next dealer owners (and what comes next)

"Stop missing calls!" The 90% service scheduling secret most dealers are ignoring

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

The vibe coding security bomb hidden inside your dealership (and what every dealer building AI tools needs to know)

EVERY BAD HIRE COSTS YOU REAL MONEY

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THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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