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Cox Automotive confirms VinSolutions cyber incident, says activity contained

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

Cox Automotive confirms VinSolutions cyber incident, says activity contained

California New Car Dealers Association’s lawsuit against Scout, Volkswagen proceeds after judge denies second motion to dismiss

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

California New Car Dealers Association’s lawsuit against Scout, Volkswagen proceeds after judge denies second motion to dismiss

Sales hold steady in October at 15.6M SAAR

Daily News

Oct 25, 2026

Sales hold steady in October at 15.6M SAAR

Dealers face added pressure to invest in technician training, diagnostic tools as vehicle technology evolves

Daily News

Oct 25, 2026

Dealers face added pressure to invest in technician training, diagnostic tools as vehicle technology evolves

Volkswagen workers in Germany threaten strike

Daily News

Oct 25, 2026

Volkswagen workers in Germany threaten strike

'We’re f****d': One VW GM on what dealers are missing in the tech shortage

The Breakdown

Oct 25, 2026

'We’re f****d': One VW GM on what dealers are missing in the tech shortage

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states + Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership

The Weekly

Oct 24, 2026

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states + Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ramps up efforts against illegal brokering

Daily News

Oct 22, 2026

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ramps up efforts against illegal brokering

Negative equity pushes monthly payment average to $952

Daily News

Oct 22, 2026

Negative equity pushes monthly payment average to $952

Toyota recalls over 100,000 Land Cruiser Hybrids over fuel leak and fire risk

Daily News

Oct 22, 2026

Toyota recalls over 100,000 Land Cruiser Hybrids over fuel leak and fire risk

Auto executives see software, China’s growth reshaping industry competition by 2035

Daily News

Oct 22, 2026

Auto executives see software, China’s growth reshaping industry competition by 2035

Google launches more personalized Gemini AI as competition over in-car technology intensifies

Daily News

Oct 22, 2026

Google launches more personalized Gemini AI as competition over in-car technology intensifies

1 in 4 dealer outbound phone numbers flagged as spam, LeadVantage audits find

Daily News

Oct 21, 2026

1 in 4 dealer outbound phone numbers flagged as spam, LeadVantage audits find

Affordability improves while vehicle prices near a record at $50,000

Daily News

Oct 21, 2026

Affordability improves while vehicle prices near a record at $50,000

Toyota RAV4 production cuts squeeze dealer inventories, threaten sales momentum

Daily News

Oct 21, 2026

Toyota RAV4 production cuts squeeze dealer inventories, threaten sales momentum

Cox Automotive introduces Xtime training program at technical schools

Daily News

Oct 21, 2026

Cox Automotive introduces Xtime training program at technical schools

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Join over 90,000+ subscribers and stay ahead with actionable insights, sharp analyses, and interviews from the world’s leading dealership owners and experts.

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

Join over 90,000+ subscribers and stay ahead with actionable insights, sharp analyses, and interviews from the world’s leading dealership owners and experts.

Cox Automotive confirms VinSolutions cyber incident, says activity contained

Cox Automotive confirms VinSolutions cyber incident, says activity contained

Allegedly, the attack compromised the data of 214 VinSolutions users. (3 min. read)

26 October 2026

California New Car Dealers Association’s lawsuit against Scout, Volkswagen proceeds after judge denies second motion to dismiss

California New Car Dealers Association’s lawsuit against Scout, Volkswagen proceeds after judge denies second motion to dismiss

The CNCDA sued Scout and Volkswagen in April 2025. (3 min. read)

26 October 2026

Sales hold steady in October at 15.6M SAAR

Sales hold steady in October at 15.6M SAAR

Incentives are up 13.1% YoY at $3,304. (3 min. read)

25 October 2026

Dealers face added pressure to invest in technician training, diagnostic tools as vehicle technology evolves

Dealers face added pressure to invest in technician training, diagnostic tools as vehicle technology evolves

From OEM repair info to school partnerships, here’s what Repair360’s Eric Meahan says service departments need to keep pace. (2 min. read)

25 October 2026

Volkswagen workers in Germany threaten strike

Volkswagen workers in Germany threaten strike

Axed wage agreements are fueling the tension. (2 min. read)

25 October 2026

'We’re f****d': One VW GM on what dealers are missing in the tech shortage

'We’re f****d': One VW GM on what dealers are missing in the tech shortage

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker, +1

25 October 2026

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states + Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states + Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership

Plus, EV owners show weakest brand loyalty

Richard Greene, +3

24 October 2026

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ramps up efforts against illegal brokering

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ramps up efforts against illegal brokering

The issue continues to spark fierce debate. (2 min. read)

22 October 2026

Negative equity pushes monthly payment average to $952

Negative equity pushes monthly payment average to $952

One in three loans are rolling in thousands of negative equity. (3 min. read)

22 October 2026

Toyota recalls over 100,000 Land Cruiser Hybrids over fuel leak and fire risk

Toyota recalls over 100,000 Land Cruiser Hybrids over fuel leak and fire risk

The recall affects certain 2024–2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid models. (3 min. read)

22 October 2026

Auto executives see software, China’s growth reshaping industry competition by 2035

Auto executives see software, China’s growth reshaping industry competition by 2035

That shift could pressure U.S. dealers to adapt to new vehicle tech, changing buyer expectations. (3 min. read)

22 October 2026

Google launches more personalized Gemini AI as competition over in-car technology intensifies

Google launches more personalized Gemini AI as competition over in-car technology intensifies

The upgrade is being rolled out through Android Auto on users’ phones and Google Built-in software integrated into vehicles. (3 min. read)

22 October 2026

1 in 4 dealer outbound phone numbers flagged as spam, LeadVantage audits find

1 in 4 dealer outbound phone numbers flagged as spam, LeadVantage audits find

'Dealers often don’t even know what they have,' CEO Woody Hunt told CDG News. (3 min. read)

21 October 2026

Affordability improves while vehicle prices near a record at $50,000

Affordability improves while vehicle prices near a record at $50,000

The average price of $50,562 was just under the record high price of $50,614 set in December 2025. (3 min. read)

21 October 2026

Toyota RAV4 production cuts squeeze dealer inventories, threaten sales momentum

Toyota RAV4 production cuts squeeze dealer inventories, threaten sales momentum

The shortage leaves dealers with just four days supply. (2 min. read)

21 October 2026

Cox Automotive introduces Xtime training program at technical schools

Cox Automotive introduces Xtime training program at technical schools

First pilot program starts in Alabama to train techs. (3 min. read)

21 October 2026