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GM’s Mary Barra is once again Detroit’s highest paid auto executive

Daily News

Apr 16, 2025

GM’s Mary Barra is once again Detroit’s highest paid auto executive

How family turmoil—and a patriarch’s dying wish—sparked a bold new chapter for Crain Automotive

Podcast Recaps

Apr 16, 2025

How family turmoil—and a patriarch’s dying wish—sparked a bold new chapter for Crain Automotive

President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs

Daily News

Apr 15, 2025

President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs

EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb

Daily News

Apr 15, 2025

EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb

Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report

Daily News

Apr 15, 2025

Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report

Loan doors open wider—but buyers pay the price

Market Pulse

Apr 15, 2025

Loan doors open wider—but buyers pay the price

Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing

Daily News

Apr 14, 2025

Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing

Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

Daily News

Apr 14, 2025

Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

Daily News

Apr 14, 2025

Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

The Weekly

Apr 12, 2025

BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March

Daily News

Apr 11, 2025

Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March

Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much

Daily News

Apr 11, 2025

Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much

In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age

Daily News

Apr 11, 2025

In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age

Industry Spotlight: How a Superbowl champion helped Cable Dahmer crack the code on interstate vehicle shipping

Podcast Recaps

Apr 11, 2025

Industry Spotlight: How a Superbowl champion helped Cable Dahmer crack the code on interstate vehicle shipping

March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading

Daily News

Apr 10, 2025

March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading

Kia targets 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge

Daily News

Apr 10, 2025

Kia targets 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge

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.

Daily News

GM’s Mary Barra is once again Detroit’s highest paid auto executive

Barra earned $29.5 million in total compensation last year—a 5.9% increase from 2023. (2 min. read)

16 April 2025

Podcast Recaps

How family turmoil—and a patriarch’s dying wish—sparked a bold new chapter for Crain Automotive

Featuring Christian Crain, VP of Operations at Crain Automotive

16 April 2025

Daily News

President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs

Even a brief delay would allow automakers like GM and Stellantis more time to pivot and offset some of the higher costs before passing them on to consumers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

15 April 2025

Daily News

EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb

Whether this is a turning point or just a moment of churn depends on one thing—how well competitors turn these trade-ins into long-term loyalty. (3 min. read)

15 April 2025

Daily News

Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report

Even with record EV sales (most notably with its Kia brand), Hyundai is still working to garner more share of the electric vehicle market. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

15 April 2025

Market Pulse

Loan doors open wider—but buyers pay the price

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

15 April 2025

Daily News

Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing

Stellantis had a soft start to 2025, but with new models hitting the market and inventory stabilizing, the company’s setting its sights on recovery. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

14 April 2025

Daily News

Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

The new EV pickup is one of 15 new EVs Kia plans to launch by 2030. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 April 2025

Daily News

Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

Industry watchers believe this may be the joint EV project Toyota and Subaru quietly started back in 2024. (2 min. read)

14 April 2025

The Weekly

BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

Go deeper: 5 min. read

12 April 2025

Daily News

Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March

With so many people pulling purchases forward, analysts warn the next few months could feel a lot slower. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 April 2025

Daily News

Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much

Just because a feature is known—or even used—doesn’t mean drivers want to keep it. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 April 2025

Daily News

In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age

Digital retail is ramping up—but physical shows are still doing what screens can’t: changing minds and moving people down the funnel. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

11 April 2025

Podcast Recaps

Industry Spotlight: How a Superbowl champion helped Cable Dahmer crack the code on interstate vehicle shipping

Featuring, Tom Bear and Stephan Morris, Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, and Frank Zombo, Auto Hauler Exchange

11 April 2025

Daily News

March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading

Behind that calm? A rush of buyers trying to beat the potential price hikes tied to auto tariffs. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 April 2025

Daily News

Kia targets 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge

In North America alone, Kia expects 70% of its sales to be electrified by 2030. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage

10 April 2025