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Lithia Motors acquires 4 Memphis dealerships from Gossett Motor Cars

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

Lithia Motors acquires 4 Memphis dealerships from Gossett Motor Cars

U.S.-Canada trade talks gain momentum as potential deal could ease automotive tariff pressures

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

U.S.-Canada trade talks gain momentum as potential deal could ease automotive tariff pressures

GM moves stock listing to Nasdaq as automaker accelerates AI, vehicle technology investments

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

GM moves stock listing to Nasdaq as automaker accelerates AI, vehicle technology investments

Cox Automotive adds Central Dispatch pricing to Manheim, Stockwave

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

Cox Automotive adds Central Dispatch pricing to Manheim, Stockwave

Temp Check: What 61 dealers are telling us about October traffic, sales

Market Pulse

Oct 27, 2026

Temp Check: What 61 dealers are telling us about October traffic, sales

Used SUV prices hit $25,000 for first time

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

Used SUV prices hit $25,000 for first time

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

Kia keeps pricing for EV6 at $37,900

Auto insurance switching remains elevated as shopping growth levels off, JD Power finds

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

Auto insurance switching remains elevated as shopping growth levels off, JD Power finds

Audi announces $4 billion Georgia plant plan to boost U.S. operations amid tariff pressures

Daily News

Oct 26, 2026

Audi announces $4 billion Georgia plant plan to boost U.S. operations amid tariff pressures

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

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.

Daily News

Lithia Motors acquires 4 Memphis dealerships from Gossett Motor Cars

Lithia Motors, Inc. has acquired four Kia and Hyundai dealerships in Memphis, Tenn., from Gossett Motor Cars, in a deal that closed Oct. 19. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

27 October 2026

Daily News

U.S.-Canada trade talks gain momentum as potential deal could ease automotive tariff pressures

"If it happens, it'll happen fast. But my sense is it'll be a narrowed ⁠deal, if it even happens,” said one Canadian source. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 October 2026

Daily News

GM moves stock listing to Nasdaq as automaker accelerates AI, vehicle technology investments

GM expects to begin trading on Nasdaq on November 17, 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 October 2026

Daily News

Cox Automotive adds Central Dispatch pricing to Manheim, Stockwave

The estimates sit alongside Ready Logistics’, so dealers can compare before they buy. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

27 October 2026

Market Pulse

Temp Check: What 61 dealers are telling us about October traffic, sales

Plus, why "scared money never wins"

Car Dealership Guy, +1

27 October 2026

Daily News

Used SUV prices hit $25,000 for first time

The SUV category was not the only one to hit a new high point. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

26 October 2026

Daily News

Kia keeps pricing for EV6 at $37,900

2027 models have seen an average jump of $1,067 so far. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

26 October 2026

Daily News

Auto insurance switching remains elevated as shopping growth levels off, JD Power finds

Auto insurance switching hits record high as AI tools could reshape shopping and dealer sales conversations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 October 2026

Daily News

Audi announces $4 billion Georgia plant plan to boost U.S. operations amid tariff pressures

Audi’s proposed U.S. factory faces approval hurdle as Volkswagen labor tensions intensify (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 October 2026

Daily News

Cox Automotive confirms VinSolutions cyber incident, says activity contained

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

Ash Savage

26 October 2026

Daily News

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)

Richard Greene

26 October 2026

Daily News

Sales hold steady in October at 15.6M SAAR

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

Richard Greene

25 October 2026

Daily News

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)

Marcus Amick

25 October 2026

Daily News

Volkswagen workers in Germany threaten strike

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

Marcus Amick

25 October 2026

The Breakdown

'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

The Weekly

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