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Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

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Jul 9, 2026

Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

“With the addition of Mercedes, we're truly becoming a group that sells everything,” Teddy Morse said. (4 min. read)

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Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

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FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

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Mercedes-Benz China sales plunge as U.S. and Europe deliver bright spots

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Mercedes-Benz China sales plunge as U.S. and Europe deliver bright spots

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

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Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

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

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

EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

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EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

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

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

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Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

Kia drops K9 flagship sedan while expanding EV and hybrid lineup

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Mercedes-Benz China sales plunge as U.S. and Europe deliver bright spots

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

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

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

GM Canada chief stresses USMCA importance as trade uncertainty lingers

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DEALER STRATEGIES

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

EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

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

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

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

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

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

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WHERE TOP DEALERS SHARE WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS.

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