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Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

Vehicle finance fraud exposure hits $10.4 billion as AI-enabled schemes threaten auto lending

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Vehicle finance fraud exposure hits $10.4 billion as AI-enabled schemes threaten auto lending

AI-generated ads raise consumer trust concerns as more dealerships embrace the technology

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

AI-generated ads raise consumer trust concerns as more dealerships embrace the technology

Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue

Caribou auto refinance customers save $165/mo in Q3 as affordability remains a priority

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Caribou auto refinance customers save $165/mo in Q3 as affordability remains a priority

Temecula dealership VP: BDC tasks are low-hanging fruit for AI agents

Insights & Trends

Oct 29, 2026

Temecula dealership VP: BDC tasks are low-hanging fruit for AI agents

Fed hold rates as auto finance rates continue rising

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Fed hold rates as auto finance rates continue rising

Ford improves profits projections with lower revenue base, focusing on higher-margin products

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Ford improves profits projections with lower revenue base, focusing on higher-margin products

Stellantis U.S. sales flat in Q3 as Ram surge offsets Jeep slide

Daily News

Oct 29, 2026

Stellantis U.S. sales flat in Q3 as Ram surge offsets Jeep slide

Carvana tops 200K units in a quarter for first time, shares reporting updates

Daily News

Oct 28, 2026

Carvana tops 200K units in a quarter for first time, shares reporting updates

Update: Honda restores iN dealer network after cybersecurity incident, investigation ongoing

Daily News

Oct 28, 2026

Update: Honda restores iN dealer network after cybersecurity incident, investigation ongoing

GM's Lansing Delta Township plant plans for hybrid SUVs

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

GM's Lansing Delta Township plant plans for hybrid SUVs

CPO opportunities emerge as supply rebounds from Q1 lows

Daily News

Oct 27, 2026

CPO opportunities emerge as supply rebounds from Q1 lows

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

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

Customers are guaranteed to be in or out in 25 minutes or the oil change is free. (4 min. read)

29 October 2026

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

Through August, the weighted average prime auto rate sat at about 6.7%, while the weighted average subprime rate was almost 18%. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Vehicle finance fraud exposure hits $10.4 billion as AI-enabled schemes threaten auto lending

Vehicle finance fraud exposure hits $10.4 billion as AI-enabled schemes threaten auto lending

Up to 24% of auto loan defaults are believed to involve fraud, while 77% of dealerships reported increased fraudulent activity over the past two years, according to industry studies. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

AI-generated ads raise consumer trust concerns as more dealerships embrace the technology

AI-generated ads raise consumer trust concerns as more dealerships embrace the technology

74% of respondents believe brands and creators have a duty to disclose when AI is used in advertising and marketing campaigns. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue

Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue

President Trump’s plan to double the current 25% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts is set to take effect January 1, 2027, unless the two countries reach a deal. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Caribou auto refinance customers save $165/mo in Q3 as affordability remains a priority

Caribou auto refinance customers save $165/mo in Q3 as affordability remains a priority

Credit tier, loan term, and vehicle type continued to shape refinancing outcomes in Q3, with savings increasing across most generations, according to Caribou. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Temecula dealership VP: BDC tasks are low-hanging fruit for AI agents

Insights & Trends

Temecula dealership VP: BDC tasks are low-hanging fruit for AI agents

“I think you’ll be surprised with how easy it is." (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Fed hold rates as auto finance rates continue rising

Fed hold rates as auto finance rates continue rising

Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack put the average new vehicle rate in September at 10.17% and for used 14.34%, both up more than 0.25% since August. (4 min. read)

29 October 2026

Ford improves profits projections with lower revenue base, focusing on higher-margin products

Ford improves profits projections with lower revenue base, focusing on higher-margin products

Ford noted that 90% of the validation testing has been completed for the launch of the Fathom in 2027. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Stellantis U.S. sales flat in Q3 as Ram surge offsets Jeep slide

Stellantis U.S. sales flat in Q3 as Ram surge offsets Jeep slide

Stellantis finished the third quarter with a slight decrease in sales in the U.S., but overall growth in North America. (3 min. read)

29 October 2026

Carvana tops 200K units in a quarter for first time, shares reporting updates

Carvana tops 200K units in a quarter for first time, shares reporting updates

The record sales represented a 39.4% increase from the same period in 2025. (4 min. read)

28 October 2026

Update: Honda restores iN dealer network after cybersecurity incident, investigation ongoing

Update: Honda restores iN dealer network after cybersecurity incident, investigation ongoing

Without portal access, dealers couldn't submit finance applications, access recall alerts, view new incentive information, or complete more complicated repair work. (3 min. read)

28 October 2026

GM's Lansing Delta Township plant plans for hybrid SUVs

GM's Lansing Delta Township plant plans for hybrid SUVs

The Traverse, Enclave, and Acadia get made at the Michigan facility. (4 min. read)

27 October 2026

CPO opportunities emerge as supply rebounds from Q1 lows

CPO opportunities emerge as supply rebounds from Q1 lows

California showing strongest results in turn rate for CPOs. (3 min. read)

27 October 2026

Lithia Motors acquires 4 Memphis dealerships from Gossett Motor Cars

Lithia Motors acquires 4 Memphis dealerships from Gossett Motor Cars

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

27 October 2026

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

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)

27 October 2026