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How Jason Graciano turned White Plains Honda's lease returns, service drive into a CPO machine

Dealer Strategies

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May 4, 2026

How Jason Graciano turned White Plains Honda's lease returns, service drive into a CPO machine

The store scraped 70 used cars out of the service drive in April. (3 min. read)

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Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

Daily News

May 4, 2026

Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

Daily News

May 4, 2026

German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

Daily News

May 4, 2026

14 Calif. Volkswagen dealers file protests to state’s New Motor Vehicle Board

Daily News

May 4, 2026

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz dealership from Group 1 Automotive

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Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

Auto loan originations soften at the end of 2025, start of 2026

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Auto loan originations soften at the end of 2025, start of 2026

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Fourth straight profit drop for Toyota raises stakes for dealers

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Trump threatens EU with 25% tariff on cars, trucks

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Ken Ganley Automotive acquires first Mazda dealership in Ohio

DEALER STRATEGIES

Proven plays from top operators—practical moves to boost people, process and profit.

Insurance offered at sale offers potential F&I boost for dealers

Dealer Strategies

Apr 30, 2026

Insurance offered at sale offers potential F&I boost for dealers

Despite headwinds, improving EV trends could create new dealer opportunities

Dealer Strategies

Apr 29, 2026

Despite headwinds, improving EV trends could create new dealer opportunities

Dealer Strategies

Apr 28, 2026

Robots earn their keep at McGovern Automotive Group (and play groovy tunes, too)

Dealer Strategies

Apr 27, 2026

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

Dealer Strategies

Apr 20, 2026

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

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Weather, fraud, cyber threats: Inside the profit risks dealers can't afford to ignore

The Breakdown

May 3, 2026

Weather, fraud, cyber threats: Inside the profit risks dealers can't afford to ignore

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)

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

MARKET PULSE

The industry’s cheatsheet—helping dealers price right, stock smart and stay ahead.

Inside the backend margin worth capturing as more car owners delay loan payments

Market Pulse

Apr 28, 2026

Inside the backend margin worth capturing as more car owners delay loan payments

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

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

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Inside the no-commission 4-day work week (and why it’s winning)

Apr 30, 2026

Inside the no-commission 4-day work week (and why it’s winning)

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

Apr 27, 2026

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)

Apr 24, 2026

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

Apr 22, 2026

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

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