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

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 18, 2026

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

One of the top ideas he’s kicking around is connecting with customers in his area by capitalizing on the excitement of the World Cup. (4 min. read)

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BMW cuts outlook as China slowdown and Iran conflict weigh on German automakers

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Jun 18, 2026

BMW cuts outlook as China slowdown and Iran conflict weigh on German automakers

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Jun 18, 2026

Japan’s auto exports surge as Toyota extends lead over domestic rivals

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Jun 18, 2026

Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

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Jun 18, 2026

"We tripled the store!" — Critical playbooks for used cars, service growth, and beating big groups

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Carfax data: 137K+ catalytic converters were stolen in 2025

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Jun 18, 2026

Carfax data: 137K+ catalytic converters were stolen in 2025

CarMax grows revenue and unit sales, signaling intensifying competition in used cars

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Jun 18, 2026

CarMax grows revenue and unit sales, signaling intensifying competition in used cars

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Jun 18, 2026

Ford recalls nearly 45K F-150s over incomplete prior recall repair

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Jun 18, 2026

Fed holds steady on rates in Warsh’s first meeting

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Jun 18, 2026

Dahl Automotive grows Minnesota footprint

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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 16, 2026

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

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

Dealer Strategies

Jun 11, 2026

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

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Jun 4, 2026

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

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Jun 3, 2026

Bozard Ford grows mobile service force to 47 vans

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Jun 2, 2026

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

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

The Breakdown

Jun 14, 2026

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

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

The Breakdown

May 24, 2026

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

The Breakdown

May 10, 2026

Dealership real estate is affecting the bottom line (here's how to preserve long-term value)

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May's market: Record hybrid sales and a cooling wholesale market (here's how dealers are finding margin)

Market Pulse

Jun 9, 2026

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)

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

Market Pulse

May 19, 2026

Used-vehicle prices are swinging harder than ever (+ what this means for appraisals, floor plan, front-end gross)

Market Pulse

May 12, 2026

F&I PVR is climbing as front-end margins stall (here's what dealers leading this trend are prioritizing)

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"We tripled the store!" — Critical playbooks for used cars, service growth, and beating big groups

Jun 18, 2026

"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)

Jun 12, 2026

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

"You're sitting on gold!" Why most dealerships are sitting on hidden fortunes and what top operators know

Jun 10, 2026

"You're sitting on gold!" Why most dealerships are sitting on hidden fortunes and what top operators know

The 60-second car deal: One dealer's bet on the future of retail (and the numbers behind it)

Jun 4, 2026

The 60-second car deal: One dealer's bet on the future of retail (and the numbers behind it)

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