Market Pulse

Nissan launches new Rogue Hybrid

2027 model starts at $35K. (3 min. read)

Poll shows dealers’ concern about tariffs wanes

Sales continue to be strong in spite of duties (4 min. read)

America’s Car-Mart lands third extension on debt

BHPH dealer has until Sept. 24 to secure financing. (2 min. read)

Numa launches Operator AI tool that routes dealership calls with 95% accuracy

Operator can run on whichever system a dealership uses, including CDK, Tekion, Reynolds and Reynolds, Dealertrack, and Xtime. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

Election-year ad pressure puts dealer marketing strategies to the test

“People who buy cars are people that vote. They are interested in that media. So... (dealers) ...still need to find those people.” (3 min. read)

21 September 2026

This Columbus dealer family develops about 75% of its Ford technicians from within

"We can't just rely on somebody else to develop it for us.” (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

21 September 2026

The Breakdown

Product pipeline report: 3 trends shaping auto retail's next 5 years

Longtime analyst John Murphy's inaugural MAPP report maps what's coming for hybrids, product supply, and brand survival. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker, +1

20 September 2026

Lithia acquires Hyundai dealership in Texas

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

19 September 2026

The Weekly

FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency + Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

A look at this week's top stories.

19 September 2026

California moves to end higher auto rates for unmarried drivers

The regulatory change seeks to bar insurers from charging single, divorced, and widowed drivers more for auto insurance than married drivers in California. (3 min. read)

18 September 2026

Subaru holds 2027 Forester pricing steady as affordability pressures persist

Subaru’s decision to hold pricing on key 2027 Forester models could provide another boost to the SUV’s sales. (3 min. read)

18 September 2026

Ford turns software subscriptions into new service, aftermarket opportunities

Dealers at center of software growth strategy as paid subscribers hit 1.6M (3 min. read)

Available inventory drops by 5K vehicles across top-selling used models

Late-model Silverado, Camry lead category in sales (3 min. read)

Detroit auto leaders push back on Chinese carmakers as Trump signals openness to U.S. production

Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market through domestic production could introduce new competition for Detroit automakers and their dealer networks. (3 min. read)

Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn era faces renewed scrutiny as $1 million consulting deal goes to trial

The former Renault-Nissan CEO’s lawyer had formally asked the court to postpone the trial, which is set to run through Sept. 28. (3 min. read)