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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 30, 2026

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

“We’ve completely changed what we do and how we do it," said Service Director Damon Egan. (4 min. read)

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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 30, 2026

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

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

Market Pulse

Jun 30, 2026

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

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The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

Insights & Trends

Jun 30, 2026

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

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Jun 30, 2026

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

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Jun 30, 2026

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Insights & Trends

Jun 29, 2026

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

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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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 18, 2026

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

Dealer Strategies

Jun 16, 2026

Toyota dealer logs three record months tied to use of MPI videos

Dealer Strategies

Jun 11, 2026

Piazza fights store blindness, 5% drop in close rates with fresh eyes

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

The Breakdown

Jun 28, 2026

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

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

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

The Breakdown

Jun 7, 2026

What 200 consumer complaints reveal about the compliance gaps dealers keep missing

The Breakdown

May 31, 2026

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

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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)

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

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)

Market Pulse

May 26, 2026

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

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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

Jun 12, 2026

"Copy the best!" Rick Hendrick's #1 business decision in 50 years (and why Zeigler just copied it)

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

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

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

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

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

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DEALER STRATEGIES

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

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

Toyota dealer logs three record months tied to use of MPI videos

Piazza fights store blindness, 5% drop in close rates with fresh eyes

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

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

What 200 consumer complaints reveal about the compliance gaps dealers keep missing

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

MARKET PULSE

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)

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

PODCAST RECAPS

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

"Copy the best!" Rick Hendrick's #1 business decision in 50 years (and why Zeigler just copied it)

EVERY BAD HIRE COSTS YOU REAL MONEY

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THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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WHERE TOP DEALERS SHARE WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS.

Real dealership strategies. Raw vendor intel.