U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

Much of the Q1 upside was front-loaded in March, as consumers rushed to purchase before any tariff-induced price increases. (3 min. read)

Auto lobbying giants unite as industry prepares for more tariffs on May 3

Auto lobbying giants unite as industry prepares for more tariffs on May 3

With May 3 closing in, the coalition isn’t asking for a free pass—they're asking for breathing room. (3 min. read)

California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout Motors and VW

California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout Motors and VW

According to the suit, VW and Scout Motors are operating in direct violation of California Assembly Bill 473. (4 min. read)

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California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout Motors and VW

California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout Motors and VW

According to the suit, VW and Scout Motors are operating in direct violation of California Assembly Bill 473. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

Much of the Q1 upside was front-loaded in March, as consumers rushed to purchase before any tariff-induced price increases. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
Auto lobbying giants unite as industry prepares for more tariffs on May 3

Auto lobbying giants unite as industry prepares for more tariffs on May 3

With May 3 closing in, the coalition isn’t asking for a free pass—they're asking for breathing room. (3 min. read)

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Exclusive: CDG Dealer Outlook Survey (Q2) results are in

Exclusive: CDG Dealer Outlook Survey (Q2) results are in

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The EV snowball is real, even if it’s rolling slower than expected — report

The EV snowball is real, even if it’s rolling slower than expected — report

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Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
Kia’s 2025 EV6 refresh bets on style and substance over lower prices

Kia’s 2025 EV6 refresh bets on style and substance over lower prices

Kia isn’t chasing the cheapest EV—it's betting buyers still care about the right upgrades. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage
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Automakers will have to absorb most tariff costs to ‘maintain reasonable volumes,’ says J.D. Power

Automakers will have to absorb most tariff costs to ‘maintain reasonable volumes,’ says J.D. Power

Tariffs are expected to drive the average price for a new vehicle up 5% or $2,300. (3 min read)

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Marcus Amick
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'GMs don’t get finance:' How this operator uses F&I to outrun the market

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Ram reloaded: 25 new product announcements in 18 months

Ram reloaded: 25 new product announcements in 18 months

CEO Tim Kuniskis describes the evolution as a bold new chapter that honors the legacy of Ram while redefining its future. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
Auto tariffs may shift buyers to used cars, says NADA chief economist

Auto tariffs may shift buyers to used cars, says NADA chief economist

NADA says the impacts from tariffs will likely hit dealers and consumers by summer. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
The fate of new cars priced under $30,000

The fate of new cars priced under $30,000

The $30K price point has long served as an entry ramp for first-time buyers and working-class households. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
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⚡ Market Pulse: The EV strategy that worked last year won’t cut it now

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