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Ford CEO calls industry shift a ‘Come to Jesus’ moment, backs dealer model

Daily News

Apr 27, 2026

Ford CEO calls industry shift a ‘Come to Jesus’ moment, backs dealer model

Farley said the traditional U.S. dealer network can play a critical role in addressing competitive urgency. (3 min. read)

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Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

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Apr 27, 2026

Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

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Apr 27, 2026

Used-car prices jump in April, pressuring affordability and inventory strategy

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Apr 27, 2026

Recurrent finds EVs retain 95% of mileage range through 5 years

Dealer Strategies

Apr 27, 2026

Dealers should brace for pricing questions as IEEPA tariff refund process begins

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Mitsubishi expands Outlander recall to 108K+ vehicles over liftgate spring issue

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Apr 27, 2026

Mitsubishi expands Outlander recall to 108K+ vehicles over liftgate spring issue

Toyota recalls 4 RAV4s over potential seat bracket weld defect

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Apr 27, 2026

Toyota recalls 4 RAV4s over potential seat bracket weld defect

The Breakdown

Apr 26, 2026

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

The Weekly

Apr 25, 2026

McPhillips' service menu strategy + The current state of dealership profits

Podcast Recaps

Apr 24, 2026

Why static workflows kill deals (and how to engage with shoppers in real time)

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How one fixed ops director turned more menu choices into more money

Dealer Strategies

Apr 20, 2026

How one fixed ops director turned more menu choices into more money

NADA seeks answers on FTC warning letters in second webinar Friday

Dealer Strategies

Apr 17, 2026

NADA seeks answers on FTC warning letters in second webinar Friday

Dealer Strategies

Apr 14, 2026

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Dealer Strategies

Apr 13, 2026

Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

Dealer Strategies

Apr 9, 2026

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

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The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

The Breakdown

Apr 26, 2026

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

3 ways dealers are turning record recalls into retention, revenue opportunities

The Breakdown

Apr 19, 2026

3 ways dealers are turning record recalls into retention, revenue opportunities

The Breakdown

Apr 12, 2026

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

The Breakdown

Apr 2, 2026

3 forces reshaping the dealer playbook right now

The Breakdown

Mar 26, 2026

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

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Overstocked or undersupplied: These inventory tactics are keeping margins intact either way

Market Pulse

Apr 21, 2026

Overstocked or undersupplied: These inventory tactics are keeping margins intact either way

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

Market Pulse

Apr 14, 2026

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

Market Pulse

Apr 7, 2026

Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

Market Pulse

Mar 24, 2026

April lease returns: Where values are diverging + how operators are sourcing around them

Market Pulse

Mar 17, 2026

Used cars: What’s selling, what’s stalling, and how dealers are responding

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Apr 27, 2026

Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

Apr 24, 2026

Why static workflows kill deals (and how to engage with shoppers in real time)

Apr 22, 2026

The pay cut ultimatum: How one BMW store flipped VSC penetration

Apr 17, 2026

The new threat to dealership values (and the brands to buy now)

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Ford CEO calls industry shift a ‘Come to Jesus’ moment, backs dealer model

Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

Used-car prices jump in April, pressuring affordability and inventory strategy

Recurrent finds EVs retain 95% of mileage range through 5 years

Dealers should brace for pricing questions as IEEPA tariff refund process begins

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Mitsubishi expands Outlander recall to 108K+ vehicles over liftgate spring issue

Toyota recalls 4 RAV4s over potential seat bracket weld defect

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

McPhillips' service menu strategy + The current state of dealership profits

Why static workflows kill deals (and how to engage with shoppers in real time)

See all news

DEALER STRATEGIES

How one fixed ops director turned more menu choices into more money

NADA seeks answers on FTC warning letters in second webinar Friday

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

3 ways dealers are turning record recalls into retention, revenue opportunities

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

3 forces reshaping the dealer playbook right now

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

MARKET PULSE

Overstocked or undersupplied: These inventory tactics are keeping margins intact either way

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

April lease returns: Where values are diverging + how operators are sourcing around them

Used cars: What’s selling, what’s stalling, and how dealers are responding

PODCAST RECAPS

Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

Why static workflows kill deals (and how to engage with shoppers in real time)

The pay cut ultimatum: How one BMW store flipped VSC penetration

The new threat to dealership values (and the brands to buy now)

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