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Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Subaru leads Consumer Reports’ 2026 brand rankings, Tesla cracks the top 10

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Podcast Recaps

Dec 5, 2025

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

The great EV reset: Analyst vs. dealer predictions for 2026 and beyond

The Breakdown

Dec 4, 2025

The great EV reset: Analyst vs. dealer predictions for 2026 and beyond

700Credit suffers data breach exposing consumer SSNs, documents show

Daily News

Dec 3, 2025

700Credit suffers data breach exposing consumer SSNs, documents show

AI use jumps in car shopping, yet in-person buying remains the norm — survey

Daily News

Dec 3, 2025

AI use jumps in car shopping, yet in-person buying remains the norm — survey

Tariff rate on auto imports from South Korea will drop to 15%

Daily News

Dec 3, 2025

Tariff rate on auto imports from South Korea will drop to 15%

Nissan is recalling over 41K Sentras due to windshield air bubbles

Daily News

Dec 3, 2025

Nissan is recalling over 41K Sentras due to windshield air bubbles

The future of service—how reviews and mobile options are reshaping dealer success

Podcast Recaps

Dec 3, 2025

The future of service—how reviews and mobile options are reshaping dealer success

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

Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

68% of auto technicians surveyed by TOPDON US cited a need for more in-depth, OEM-level diagnostics and coverage. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 December 2025

Daily News

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

"We truly believe that hybrid is going to be one of the favorite powertrains in the U.S.," said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 December 2025

Daily News

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

5 December 2025

Daily News

Subaru leads Consumer Reports’ 2026 brand rankings, Tesla cracks the top 10

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

5 December 2025

Podcast Recaps

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Featuring Todd Blue, Dealer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona and CEO of LAPIS

5 December 2025

Daily News

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

The acquisition marks Carvana's fourth CDJR store and its entry into a new region. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

4 December 2025

Daily News

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

“Persistent economic uncertainty and fading consumer confidence are weighing on sentiment,” said Mark Strand, deputy chief economist at Cox Auto in a statement. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

"We're officially terminating Joe Biden's ridiculously burdensome, horrible, actually, CAFE standards that impose expensive restrictions,” the President said during a press conference on Wednesday. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Here are the winners and losers in November. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

4 December 2025

The Breakdown

The great EV reset: Analyst vs. dealer predictions for 2026 and beyond

Where do profits go next?

Anna del Villar, +1

4 December 2025

Daily News

700Credit suffers data breach exposing consumer SSNs, documents show

700Credit discovered the breach after being "alerted to suspicious activity within our proprietary web-based application 700Dealer.com," according to an internal memo shared with CDG. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

3 December 2025

Daily News

AI use jumps in car shopping, yet in-person buying remains the norm — survey

As digital tools and AI become embedded in the car-buying journey, consumers are arriving at the dealership more informed, more prepared, and with higher expectations for a seamless, tech-enabled experience. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 December 2025

Daily News

Tariff rate on auto imports from South Korea will drop to 15%

The general tariff rate on imports from South Korea, including autos, will drop from 25% to 15% retroactive to November 1, 2025, according to a statement from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 December 2025

Daily News

Nissan is recalling over 41K Sentras due to windshield air bubbles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

3 December 2025

Podcast Recaps

The future of service—how reviews and mobile options are reshaping dealer success

Featuring Kim Saylor, Senior Director of Product Marketing at CDK Global

3 December 2025