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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

Asbury Automotive Group divests Kia dealership to Stivers Automotive Group

Daily News

Oct 21, 2026

Asbury Automotive Group divests Kia dealership to Stivers Automotive Group

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states from one Lake Charles store

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states from one Lake Charles store

Used trucks rise 5% in supply, sales share in latest AutoVision reading

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

Used trucks rise 5% in supply, sales share in latest AutoVision reading

GM faces lawsuit over alleged oil cooler defect, denied warranty coverage on heavy-duty trucks, says plaintiff

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

GM faces lawsuit over alleged oil cooler defect, denied warranty coverage on heavy-duty trucks, says plaintiff

Dodge Charger SRT plans deserve a second look as Durango sales continue to gain momentum

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

Dodge Charger SRT plans deserve a second look as Durango sales continue to gain momentum

Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership to Spreen Automotive Group

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership to Spreen Automotive Group

The Q4 plan dealers should be running as recall volume nears record highs

Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

The Q4 plan dealers should be running as recall volume nears record highs

Napleton Palatine Subaru secures buy-in on MPIs, efficiency gains

Dealer Strategies

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Oct 19, 2026

Napleton Palatine Subaru secures buy-in on MPIs, efficiency gains

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.

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

Asbury Automotive Group divests Kia dealership to Stivers Automotive Group

Asbury Automotive Group divests Kia dealership to Stivers Automotive Group

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

21 October 2026

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states from one Lake Charles store

How Mark Dodge sells new cars in all 50 states from one Lake Charles store

Every vehicle still comes to Louisiana first. (5 min. read)

20 October 2026

Used trucks rise 5% in supply, sales share in latest AutoVision reading

Used trucks rise 5% in supply, sales share in latest AutoVision reading

Overall sales drop, inventory builds. (4 min. read)

20 October 2026

GM faces lawsuit over alleged oil cooler defect, denied warranty coverage on heavy-duty trucks, says plaintiff

GM faces lawsuit over alleged oil cooler defect, denied warranty coverage on heavy-duty trucks, says plaintiff

The issue could potentially cause engine failure. (2 min. read)

20 October 2026

Dodge Charger SRT plans deserve a second look as Durango sales continue to gain momentum

Dodge Charger SRT plans deserve a second look as Durango sales continue to gain momentum

The changes could give Dodge dealers new opportunities to attract performance enthusiasts and generate showroom traffic. (3 min. read)

20 October 2026

Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership to Spreen Automotive Group

Hendrick Automotive Group sells Calif. dealership to Spreen Automotive Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

20 October 2026

The Q4 plan dealers should be running as recall volume nears record highs

The Q4 plan dealers should be running as recall volume nears record highs

Plus, how Chrysler dethroned Ford as the OEM with the most recalled vehicles

20 October 2026

Napleton Palatine Subaru secures buy-in on MPIs, efficiency gains

Dealer Strategies

Napleton Palatine Subaru secures buy-in on MPIs, efficiency gains

Service manager cuts down on unapplied labor. (3 min. read)

19 October 2026