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Tina Tasche’s tech-driven blueprint for Van Horn Automotive Group

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 17, 2025

Tina Tasche’s tech-driven blueprint for Van Horn Automotive Group

Nissan shrinks Renault stake as cost cuts deepen

Daily News

Jun 17, 2025

Nissan shrinks Renault stake as cost cuts deepen

Toyota salesman goes viral after exposing pile of undelivered spare keys

Jun 17, 2025

Toyota salesman goes viral after exposing pile of undelivered spare keys

New car affordability flatlines in May — report

Daily News

Jun 17, 2025

New car affordability flatlines in May — report

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

Market Pulse

Jun 17, 2025

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

No exceptions: How this Kia store boosted fixed-ops gross profit by 250% with one simple change

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 16, 2025

No exceptions: How this Kia store boosted fixed-ops gross profit by 250% with one simple change

Why Matt Bowers’ Nissan stores are beating the odds: ‘It’s the people’

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 16, 2025

Why Matt Bowers’ Nissan stores are beating the odds: ‘It’s the people’

Japanese Prime Minister aims to convince President Trump to drop auto tariffs

Daily News

Jun 16, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister aims to convince President Trump to drop auto tariffs

Trust Auto Group and Don Franklin snap up Kia dealerships

Daily News

Jun 16, 2025

Trust Auto Group and Don Franklin snap up Kia dealerships

Used car inventory squeeze continues despite steady sales

Daily News

Jun 16, 2025

Used car inventory squeeze continues despite steady sales

Dealers discount Jeep EV by $25K, Calif. dealer group sets all time record, general sales manager goes viral

The Weekly

Jun 14, 2025

Dealers discount Jeep EV by $25K, Calif. dealer group sets all time record, general sales manager goes viral

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

Daily News

Jun 13, 2025

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

2026 model-year rollout lags as tariff uncertainty lingers

Daily News

Jun 13, 2025

2026 model-year rollout lags as tariff uncertainty lingers

Trump vs. Newsom: Legal battle erupts over California’s gas car ban

Daily News

Jun 13, 2025

Trump vs. Newsom: Legal battle erupts over California’s gas car ban

Asbury Automotive divests southern California Toyota dealership

Daily News

Jun 13, 2025

Asbury Automotive divests southern California Toyota dealership

Tesla hikes refreshed Model S/X prices by $5,000 despite minimal changes

Daily News

Jun 13, 2025

Tesla hikes refreshed Model S/X prices by $5,000 despite minimal changes

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.

Tina Tasche’s tech-driven blueprint for Van Horn Automotive Group

Dealer Strategies

Tina Tasche’s tech-driven blueprint for Van Horn Automotive Group

Van Horn uses AI for redundant tasks, then has the group’s agents handle the next level tier of creative engagement and opportunities. (4 min. read)

Nissan shrinks Renault stake as cost cuts deepen

Nissan shrinks Renault stake as cost cuts deepen

The Japanese automaker is reducing its ownership in Renault to generate cash amid ongoing financial struggles. (2 min. read)

Toyota salesman goes viral after exposing pile of undelivered spare keys

Toyota salesman goes viral after exposing pile of undelivered spare keys

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

New car affordability flatlines in May — report

New car affordability flatlines in May — report

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

Go deeper: 5 min. read

No exceptions: How this Kia store boosted fixed-ops gross profit by 250% with one simple change

Dealer Strategies

No exceptions: How this Kia store boosted fixed-ops gross profit by 250% with one simple change

Raceway Auto is proving that service gains come from discipline, not gimmicks. (3 min. read)

Why Matt Bowers’ Nissan stores are beating the odds: ‘It’s the people’

Dealer Strategies

Why Matt Bowers’ Nissan stores are beating the odds: ‘It’s the people’

For Matt Bowers, the difference between a good store and a great one comes down to one thing—the operator behind the wheel. (3 min. read)

Japanese Prime Minister aims to convince President Trump to drop auto tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister aims to convince President Trump to drop auto tariffs

With $19B in auto tariffs on the line, Prime Minister Ishiba is making a last-ditch effort to get Trump to ease off. (4 min. read)

Trust Auto Group and Don Franklin snap up Kia dealerships

Trust Auto Group and Don Franklin snap up Kia dealerships

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Used car inventory squeeze continues despite steady sales

Used car inventory squeeze continues despite steady sales

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Dealers discount Jeep EV by $25K, Calif. dealer group sets all time record, general sales manager goes viral

Dealers discount Jeep EV by $25K, Calif. dealer group sets all time record, general sales manager goes viral

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

CFO Claire McDonough said Rivian's vertically integrated approach should cut R2's material costs to "roughly half of an R1." (3 min. read)

2026 model-year rollout lags as tariff uncertainty lingers

2026 model-year rollout lags as tariff uncertainty lingers

MY 2026 cars only make up 3% of inventory—half of what is normally expected this time of year. (2 min. read)

Trump vs. Newsom: Legal battle erupts over California’s gas car ban

Trump vs. Newsom: Legal battle erupts over California’s gas car ban

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 10 other state attorneys general have filed a suit against President Trump. (3 min. read)

Asbury Automotive divests southern California Toyota dealership

Asbury Automotive divests southern California Toyota dealership

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Tesla hikes refreshed Model S/X prices by $5,000 despite minimal changes

Tesla hikes refreshed Model S/X prices by $5,000 despite minimal changes

CDG News Alert (<1 min. read)