Market Pulse

Toyota, Lexus and Mazda warn NJ dealers: Broker leases won't be purchased

Dealers caught using a broker would have to repay the amount. (2 min. read)

21 May 2026

S&P cuts global auto volume forecast, citing 'double whammy' of industry headwinds

The revised forecast reflects softer demand in China and rising energy costs tied to the Middle East War. (3 min. read)

Federal registration fees proposed on EVs, hybrids

Committee to discuss fees in meeting today. (2 min. read)

Executive order aims at finance access for undocumented immigrants

CFPB to consider regulations on ‘ability-to-repay’ standards. (3 min. read)

Rising auto insurance costs are raising stakes for F&I teams

Auto insurance is playing a larger role in purchase decisions, with 56% of consumers ranking it second only to the monthly car payment. (2 min. read)

Stellantis, JLR sign collaboration deal

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

60 stores, 1 campaign, 1 goal: Stop the scroll

Ed Morse Automotive Group owns 60 rooftops, but its latest ad campaign aims to make the network feel a little more like home. (4 min. read)

S&P Global Mobility, TrueCar tackle FTC compliance in separate updates

“Opening FeeSync to the entire industry at no cost is the right thing to do for our dealer partners, for the allied industry, and ultimately for the consumer.” (4 min. read)

Stellantis puts U.S. sales at center of turnaround plan

"They just need their North American ⁠business to function. That will give immediate value to their stock." (3 min. read)

Toyota, Nissan dealers brace for motor oil supply crunch amid Middle East disruptions

Nearly half (44%) of the Group III base oil used in motor oil production comes from just three Persian Gulf producers. (3 min. read)

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

19 May 2026

Market Pulse

Used-vehicle prices are swinging harder than ever (+ what this means for appraisals, floor plan, front-end gross)

The $400–$600 problem sitting on every used car lot right now.

Ash Savage

19 May 2026

Rising gas prices drive 74% of shoppers to consider more fuel-efficient models

Since the final week of February, fuel prices have jumped more than $1.50 to an average of $4.53 nationally, according to AAA. (4 min. read)

19 May 2026

Dealer Strategies

Lupo on AppleTree Honda's platform consolidation, advisor retraining, mobile service push

"You're talking about brand defection, dealer defection, and you're capturing and recapturing those customers, bringing dealer-level service to their driveways."

18 May 2026

Used-car company ClearShift expands into franchised dealerships

“I believe the auto industry is ripe for some significant change in the right direction," said CEO Jeff VanderWal. (3 min. read)