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Group 1 Automotive signs deal estimated at $1.3B to acquire Hennessy Automotive Companies

Daily News

Jul 30, 2026

Group 1 Automotive signs deal estimated at $1.3B to acquire Hennessy Automotive Companies

Carvana logs record Q2 with 197K units sold, $7.4B in total revenue

Daily News

Jul 30, 2026

Carvana logs record Q2 with 197K units sold, $7.4B in total revenue

Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

New-vehicle sales hit 16.7M SAAR in July

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

New-vehicle sales hit 16.7M SAAR in July

BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

No relief: Fed keeps rates at 3.5% to 3.75%

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

No relief: Fed keeps rates at 3.5% to 3.75%

Keyport Kia harnesses the power of social media to drive sales past 200 per month

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

Keyport Kia harnesses the power of social media to drive sales past 200 per month

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

New Detroit-Windsor bridge offers dealers a potentially more reliable parts pipeline

Daily News

Jul 29, 2026

New Detroit-Windsor bridge offers dealers a potentially more reliable parts pipeline

Why fixed ops is the industry's MVP (and the 5 tactics proving it)

Market Pulse

Jul 28, 2026

Why fixed ops is the industry's MVP (and the 5 tactics proving it)

‘Techo Tuesday’ drives ROs 6% higher at Grubbs CDJR, Kia

Daily News

Jul 28, 2026

‘Techo Tuesday’ drives ROs 6% higher at Grubbs CDJR, Kia

Used vehicle prices grow by $50 in July

Daily News

Jul 28, 2026

Used vehicle prices grow by $50 in July

New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

Daily News

Jul 28, 2026

New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

ZT Automotive Collection adds exotic, ultra-luxury dealerships to portfolio

Daily News

Jul 28, 2026

ZT Automotive Collection adds exotic, ultra-luxury dealerships to portfolio

Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

Daily News

Jul 28, 2026

Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Group 1 Automotive signs deal estimated at $1.3B to acquire Hennessy Automotive Companies

Group 1 Automotive signs deal estimated at $1.3B to acquire Hennessy Automotive Companies

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Carvana logs record Q2 with 197K units sold, $7.4B in total revenue

Carvana logs record Q2 with 197K units sold, $7.4B in total revenue

"New cars are profitable for us today, but beyond that, there’s not a ton of detail that we’re ready to provide." (3 min. read)

Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

"If we have a good response time but a poor response to the response, I see that as being one of the absolute killers." (3 min. read)

New-vehicle sales hit 16.7M SAAR in July

New-vehicle sales hit 16.7M SAAR in July

Sales were down 0.4% from July 2025, which had the pull-ahead on EV sales. (3 min. read)

BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

The cuts will affect the company's administration and development divisions. (3 min. read)

No relief: Fed keeps rates at 3.5% to 3.75%

No relief: Fed keeps rates at 3.5% to 3.75%

“Higher-income consumers continue to be the backbone of the new-vehicle market." (3 min. read)

Keyport Kia harnesses the power of social media to drive sales past 200 per month

Keyport Kia harnesses the power of social media to drive sales past 200 per month

The shop's fun, light approach is resonating with customers. (4 min. read)

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

The move is part of a turnaround strategy aimed at sharpening its core vehicle business. (3 min. read)

Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

The carmaker is leaning on cost discipline, new models to navigate the headwinds. (3 min. read)

New Detroit-Windsor bridge offers dealers a potentially more reliable parts pipeline

New Detroit-Windsor bridge offers dealers a potentially more reliable parts pipeline

The Canadians hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday (July 24), but disinvited the U.S. due to tariff tensions. (2 min. read)

Why fixed ops is the industry's MVP (and the 5 tactics proving it)

Why fixed ops is the industry's MVP (and the 5 tactics proving it)

"You don't have to reinvent the wheel, you just have to fix the process."

Car Dealership Guy, +1

‘Techo Tuesday’ drives ROs 6% higher at Grubbs CDJR, Kia

‘Techo Tuesday’ drives ROs 6% higher at Grubbs CDJR, Kia

Lunch, prizes improve culture in service department for CDJR, Kia stores. (4 min. read)

Used vehicle prices grow by $50 in July

Used vehicle prices grow by $50 in July

Truck costs see $400 spike. (2 min. read)

New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

Rising owner satisfaction highlights that consumers increasingly value comfort, usability, and thoughtful design alongside quality. (3 min. read)

ZT Automotive Collection adds exotic, ultra-luxury dealerships to portfolio

ZT Automotive Collection adds exotic, ultra-luxury dealerships to portfolio

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

Porsche management and labor representatives agreed Monday to eliminate 5,000 additional jobs through natural attrition and voluntary programs. (3 min. read)