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As dealers ramp up AI adoption, customers have mixed feelings — survey

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Jul 18, 2025

As dealers ramp up AI adoption, customers have mixed feelings — survey

Dealer enthusiasm for AI is high—but positive consumer sentiment for the tech’s involvement in the buying process has declined year-over-year, according to Urban Science. (3 min. read)

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Uber partners with Lucid Motors, Nuro to deploy 20,000 robotaxis

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Jul 18, 2025

Uber partners with Lucid Motors, Nuro to deploy 20,000 robotaxis

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Jul 18, 2025

Hyundai’s new loyalty program rewards routine, not big-ticket spending

Daily News

Jul 18, 2025

AutoCanada divests 13 U.S. dealerships in strategic pullback

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Jul 18, 2025

U.S. rolls back fuel economy penalties for automakers dating back to 2022

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The quiet retreat of incentives—and what dealers are doing about it

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Jul 17, 2025

The quiet retreat of incentives—and what dealers are doing about it

Less capital, more discipline—how regional dealer groups are scaling up

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Jul 10, 2025

Less capital, more discipline—how regional dealer groups are scaling up

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Jul 3, 2025

What dealers are finally saying out loud about pay plans

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Jun 26, 2025

Exclusive: CDG Dealer Outlook Survey (AI Edition) results are here

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Jun 19, 2025

3 real-time car market shocks straight from the showroom floor

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Jun 13, 2025

Service and parts absorption is stuck—here are 3 levers top dealers are pulling to fix it

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Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

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Jul 15, 2025

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

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Jul 8, 2025

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

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Jul 1, 2025

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

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Jun 24, 2025

Recall volume hit a 10-year low—but dealers are still finding ways to stay top of mind

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Jun 17, 2025

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

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Jun 10, 2025

A buy-sell boom is brewing—and 2025 is setting the stage

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Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing, inside DGDG's unified data system, Don Hall's warning to dealers

The Weekly

Jul 12, 2025

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing, inside DGDG's unified data system, Don Hall's warning to dealers

Morgan Auto Group’s explosive growth, Ford CEO Jim Farley talks Chinese EVs, June auto sales

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Jul 5, 2025

Morgan Auto Group’s explosive growth, Ford CEO Jim Farley talks Chinese EVs, June auto sales

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Jun 28, 2025

Lithia ramps up training, used car supply to 'change dramatically,' Infiniti version of Nissan Rogue coming 'soon'

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Jun 21, 2025

Ram's game-changing truck warranty, used car market sees summer boost, Kia store boosts fixed ops by 250%

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Jun 14, 2025

Dealers discount Jeep EV by $25K, Calif. dealer group sets all time record, general sales manager goes viral

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Jun 7, 2025

The single most important dealership KPI in 2025, May U.S. auto sales, Jon Alcorn's path from employee to owner

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"Customers calling the service dept is a sign of failure" — Inside how the best dealerships are evolving

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“Innovate or evaporate”– how small dealer groups can win in ultra-competitive markets

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The auto retail crystal ball—what shipping trends reveal (and how dealers can win)

Jul 9, 2025

The big shift—why omnichannel dealers are winning, and fragmented stores are falling behind

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