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Automaker parts markups are driving service customers to independents, warns Dave Rogers

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Nov 25, 2025

Automaker parts markups are driving service customers to independents, warns Dave Rogers

OEM pricing strategy has created an affordability ceiling that makes service retention often mathematically impossible on certain vehicles. (3 min. read)

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Nov 25, 2025

Auto loan rejections surge as Gen Z Faces growing credit strain

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Nov 25, 2025

Subprime auto lender Flagship Credit sells operating assets to investment fund

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Nick Saban's Dream Motor Group buys Toyota, Lexus location from Brett Sutherlin

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Nov 25, 2025

Used-car prices are falling fast—here’s what it means for inventory and appraisals

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Wholesale used-car prices hold steady heading into year-end

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Nov 24, 2025

Wholesale used-car prices hold steady heading into year-end

Bankrupt auto supplier First Brands sues ex-CEO for allegedly misusing company funds

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Nov 24, 2025

Bankrupt auto supplier First Brands sues ex-CEO for allegedly misusing company funds

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Nov 24, 2025

Hyundai debuts Crater Concept as it targets booming off-road SUV market

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Nov 24, 2025

Ford is recalling nearly 230K Bronco SUVs due to flawed software

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Nov 24, 2025

Hyundai, Kia are recalling over 335K vehicles for faulty fuel tanks

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From college QB to general manager: Zach Terrell’s leadership lessons from Zeigler Auto Group

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Nov 21, 2025

From college QB to general manager: Zach Terrell’s leadership lessons from Zeigler Auto Group

VADA Pres. Don Hall explains three mistakes holding service departments back

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Nov 19, 2025

VADA Pres. Don Hall explains three mistakes holding service departments back

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Nov 17, 2025

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

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Nov 14, 2025

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Nov 12, 2025

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

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3 shifts transforming M&A momentum—and how buyers are positioning to win

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Nov 20, 2025

3 shifts transforming M&A momentum—and how buyers are positioning to win

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

The Breakdown

Nov 14, 2025

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

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Oct 30, 2025

How dealers are preparing for another semiconductor chip-driven supply crunch

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Oct 23, 2025

Why dealers are split on the best pricing model—but aligned on one harsh reality

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Oct 16, 2025

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Used-car prices are falling fast—here’s what it means for inventory and appraisals

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Nov 25, 2025

Used-car prices are falling fast—here’s what it means for inventory and appraisals

Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

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Nov 11, 2025

Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

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Nov 4, 2025

A 200%+ spike in off-lease EV supply is nearing—here’s how dealers are preparing

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Oct 28, 2025

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Oct 22, 2025

What’s really happening in auto lending—and how dealers are responding

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The 10-year buyout playbook: Inside the unicorn-driven dealership model that’s disrupting auto retail

Nov 21, 2025

The 10-year buyout playbook: Inside the unicorn-driven dealership model that’s disrupting auto retail

"Stop breaking even!" – The playbook to make money on wholesale and what dealers miss

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"Stop breaking even!" – The playbook to make money on wholesale and what dealers miss

Q3 auto market cheat sheet–the car brands accelerating and stalling out in late 2025

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Q3 auto market cheat sheet–the car brands accelerating and stalling out in late 2025

Dealers vs. change: The truth about VW, Scout, and the EV road ahead—from an insider

Nov 12, 2025

Dealers vs. change: The truth about VW, Scout, and the EV road ahead—from an insider

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