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Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

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Jul 14, 2026

Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

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Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

Dealer Strategies

Jul 13, 2026

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

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Jul 13, 2026

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

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Jul 13, 2026

Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

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Jul 13, 2026

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

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Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

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Jul 13, 2026

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

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Jul 13, 2026

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

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Jul 13, 2026

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

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Jul 13, 2026

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

The Breakdown

Jul 12, 2026

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

DEALER STRATEGIES

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

Dealer Strategies

Jul 8, 2026

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

Dealer Strategies

Jul 7, 2026

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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 30, 2026

Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

Dealer Strategies

Jun 30, 2026

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Dealer Strategies

Jun 24, 2026

Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

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THE BREAKDOWN

Auto retail’s top trends, moves, and insights—in under 5 minutes.

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

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

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

The Breakdown

Jun 14, 2026

Hybrid shortages, slow-turn brands, shrinking used pipelines: How dealers are attacking the inventory rollercoaster

MARKET PULSE

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

Market Pulse

Jul 8, 2026

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

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

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)

Market Pulse

Jun 9, 2026

May's market: Record hybrid sales and a cooling wholesale market (here's how dealers are finding margin)

Market Pulse

Jun 3, 2026

The profit loop hiding in collision centers (and how it applies to every department)

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Key lessons from top operators, founders, and execs shaping the future of auto retail.

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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)

Jun 21, 2026

"Follow the money!" Profits are down 16%. The buy-sell market is ripping. (Here's why and what top operators know)

Jun 18, 2026

"We tripled the store!" — Critical playbooks for used cars, service growth, and beating big groups

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Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

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

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DEALER STRATEGIES

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

Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

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

Hybrid shortages, slow-turn brands, shrinking used pipelines: How dealers are attacking the inventory rollercoaster

MARKET PULSE

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)

May's market: Record hybrid sales and a cooling wholesale market (here's how dealers are finding margin)

The profit loop hiding in collision centers (and how it applies to every department)

PODCAST RECAPS

"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)

"Follow the money!" Profits are down 16%. The buy-sell market is ripping. (Here's why and what top operators know)

"We tripled the store!" — Critical playbooks for used cars, service growth, and beating big groups

EVERY BAD HIRE COSTS YOU REAL MONEY

WHERE TOP DEALERS SHARE WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS. Real dealership strategies. Raw vendor intel.

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THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

CONTENT THAT SELLS CARS, NOT JUST GETS VIEWS

WHERE TOP DEALERS SHARE WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS.

Real dealership strategies. Raw vendor intel.