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The human advantage in car sales—and why Ted Rubin won’t let it die

Podcast Recaps

Jun 13, 2025

The human advantage in car sales—and why Ted Rubin won’t let it die

Service and parts absorption is stuck—here are 3 levers top dealers are pulling to fix it

The Breakdown

Jun 13, 2025

Service and parts absorption is stuck—here are 3 levers top dealers are pulling to fix it

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 12, 2025

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

How Capitol Auto Group turned 400+ employees into used car inventory scouts

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 12, 2025

How Capitol Auto Group turned 400+ employees into used car inventory scouts

Banks grow auto lending share as interest rates ease, captive incentives shrink

Daily News

Jun 12, 2025

Banks grow auto lending share as interest rates ease, captive incentives shrink

Auto loan access ticks up in May as lenders ease subprime standards

Daily News

Jun 12, 2025

Auto loan access ticks up in May as lenders ease subprime standards

Nvidia CEO eyes major growth for autonomous vehicles, robotics over the next decade

Daily News

Jun 12, 2025

Nvidia CEO eyes major growth for autonomous vehicles, robotics over the next decade

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Daily News

Jun 11, 2025

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Ford cuts Bronco Raptor base price by $10,000

Daily News

Jun 11, 2025

Ford cuts Bronco Raptor base price by $10,000

U.S. auto imports plunge in May as industry reacts to tariffs — report

Daily News

Jun 11, 2025

U.S. auto imports plunge in May as industry reacts to tariffs — report

General Motors expands U.S. production with $4B investment

Daily News

Jun 11, 2025

General Motors expands U.S. production with $4B investment

Average new car prices held steady in May despite tariff pressures

Daily News

Jun 11, 2025

Average new car prices held steady in May despite tariff pressures

The truth about culture, cash flow, and customers from a dealer in the trenches

Podcast Recaps

Jun 11, 2025

The truth about culture, cash flow, and customers from a dealer in the trenches

This general sales manager is going viral for spilling dealership secrets

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 10, 2025

This general sales manager is going viral for spilling dealership secrets

Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes changes to Trump’s auto legislation targeting EVs

Daily News

Jun 10, 2025

Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes changes to Trump’s auto legislation targeting EVs

Deep discounts hit Jeep’s flagship EV as Stellantis struggles with demand

Daily News

Jun 10, 2025

Deep discounts hit Jeep’s flagship EV as Stellantis struggles with demand

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.

The human advantage in car sales—and why Ted Rubin won’t let it die

The human advantage in car sales—and why Ted Rubin won’t let it die

Featuring Ted Rubin, CEO of ActivEngage

Service and parts absorption is stuck—here are 3 levers top dealers are pulling to fix it

Service and parts absorption is stuck—here are 3 levers top dealers are pulling to fix it

Phones, bays, and broken math

Car Dealership Guy

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

Dealer Strategies

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

The Niello Company is proving that when fixed and variable align (on process, urgency, and execution), they can win big, even in one of the toughest markets in the country. (3 min. read)

How Capitol Auto Group turned 400+ employees into used car inventory scouts

Dealer Strategies

How Capitol Auto Group turned 400+ employees into used car inventory scouts

As opposed to auctions, the group’s in-house used car team focuses on private party acquisitions. (4 min. read)

Banks grow auto lending share as interest rates ease, captive incentives shrink

Banks grow auto lending share as interest rates ease, captive incentives shrink

It’s the first time banks have increased their share in over five years.(2 min. read)

Auto loan access ticks up in May as lenders ease subprime standards

Auto loan access ticks up in May as lenders ease subprime standards

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Nvidia CEO eyes major growth for autonomous vehicles, robotics over the next decade

Nvidia CEO eyes major growth for autonomous vehicles, robotics over the next decade

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Only 51% of premium customers say they'll "definitely" stick with their current insurer, according to J.D. Power. (3 min. read)

Ford cuts Bronco Raptor base price by $10,000

Ford cuts Bronco Raptor base price by $10,000

Mid-year price cuts bring the Ford Bronco Raptor down as the automaker navigates conflicting market pressures. (2 min. read)

U.S. auto imports plunge in May as industry reacts to tariffs — report

U.S. auto imports plunge in May as industry reacts to tariffs — report

Tariffs are creating genuine economic pressure rather than just being absorbed as a cost of doing business. (2 min. read)

General Motors expands U.S. production with $4B investment

General Motors expands U.S. production with $4B investment

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Average new car prices held steady in May despite tariff pressures

Average new car prices held steady in May despite tariff pressures

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

The truth about culture, cash flow, and customers from a dealer in the trenches

The truth about culture, cash flow, and customers from a dealer in the trenches

Featuring Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

This general sales manager is going viral for spilling dealership secrets

Dealer Strategies

This general sales manager is going viral for spilling dealership secrets

Instead of posting generic sales videos, Doug Horner educates car buyers about the possible mistakes they're making. (3 min. read)

Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes changes to Trump’s auto legislation targeting EVs

Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes changes to Trump’s auto legislation targeting EVs

That fate of President Trump’s megabill is uncertain, and is currently being debated in the Senate. (3 min. read)

Deep discounts hit Jeep’s flagship EV as Stellantis struggles with demand

Deep discounts hit Jeep’s flagship EV as Stellantis struggles with demand

Stellantis bet big on electric versions of iconic American brands like Jeep and Dodge, but consumers aren't buying the premise. (3 min. read)