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Apr 7, 2026

Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

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Apr 7, 2026

How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

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Apr 7, 2026

Toyota recalls 73.5K Corolla Cross Hybrids due to pedestrian alert sound issue

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Apr 6, 2026

Honda warns of China threat, moves to accelerate innovation and cut development time

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Apr 6, 2026

Iran conflict could cut global auto sales by nearly 1 million units in 2026

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Apr 6, 2026

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

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Apr 6, 2026

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

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Apr 6, 2026

Stellantis launches nationwide dealer training tour to boost sales and service performance

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Apr 6, 2026

Diehl Automotive grows Ohio footprint with two-store acquisition

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Apr 4, 2026

Eich Motor Co., one of the country’s oldest dealership groups, sells 2 stores in Minnesota

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How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

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Apr 2, 2026

How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

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Mar 31, 2026

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

Dealer Strategies

Mar 26, 2026

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

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Mar 25, 2026

Rohrman's Jeremy Nowling on Amazon Autos: 'What do you have to lose?'

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Mar 25, 2026

What to know before signing any automotive AI contract in 2026

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3 forces reshaping the dealer playbook right now

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Apr 2, 2026

3 forces reshaping the dealer playbook right now

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Mar 26, 2026

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

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Mar 19, 2026

3 reasons Hyundai and Kia are poised to win the used-car market

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Mar 12, 2026

Three ways dealers are winning the war on third-party ad spend

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Mar 5, 2026

Three realities shaping the Volkswagen, Scout dealer lawsuit

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Apr 7, 2026

Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

April lease returns: Where values are diverging + how operators are sourcing around them

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Mar 24, 2026

April lease returns: Where values are diverging + how operators are sourcing around them

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Mar 17, 2026

Used cars: What’s selling, what’s stalling, and how dealers are responding

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Mar 10, 2026

What auto technicians say their shops are getting wrong (and the fixes worth prioritizing first)

Market Pulse

Mar 3, 2026

Why U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese brands—and what that signals for dealers and OEMs

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Apr 3, 2026

How a former MLB pro runs a 4-store group (+ His winning marketing playbook)

Apr 1, 2026

The unspoken dealer accounting secret costing thousands (+ how to fix it)

Mar 31, 2026

How dealers can end lot theft forever (and save on insurance premiums)

Mar 29, 2026

Designing the dealership of the future (and the 5-year dealer playbook)

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Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

Toyota recalls 73.5K Corolla Cross Hybrids due to pedestrian alert sound issue

Honda warns of China threat, moves to accelerate innovation and cut development time

Iran conflict could cut global auto sales by nearly 1 million units in 2026

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

Stellantis launches nationwide dealer training tour to boost sales and service performance

Diehl Automotive grows Ohio footprint with two-store acquisition

Eich Motor Co., one of the country’s oldest dealership groups, sells 2 stores in Minnesota

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DEALER STRATEGIES

How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Rohrman's Jeremy Nowling on Amazon Autos: 'What do you have to lose?'

What to know before signing any automotive AI contract in 2026

INDUSTRY TRACKERS

THE BREAKDOWN

3 forces reshaping the dealer playbook right now

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

3 reasons Hyundai and Kia are poised to win the used-car market

Three ways dealers are winning the war on third-party ad spend

Three realities shaping the Volkswagen, Scout dealer lawsuit

MARKET PULSE

Not every 84-month auto loan costs the same. (Here's how dealers are using that to build loyalty.)

April lease returns: Where values are diverging + how operators are sourcing around them

Used cars: What’s selling, what’s stalling, and how dealers are responding

What auto technicians say their shops are getting wrong (and the fixes worth prioritizing first)

Why U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese brands—and what that signals for dealers and OEMs

PODCAST RECAPS

How a former MLB pro runs a 4-store group (+ His winning marketing playbook)

The unspoken dealer accounting secret costing thousands (+ how to fix it)

How dealers can end lot theft forever (and save on insurance premiums)

Designing the dealership of the future (and the 5-year dealer playbook)

EVERY BAD HIRE COSTS YOU REAL MONEY

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