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FTC’s CARS Rule may be sidelined—but regulatory pressures persist

Daily News

Apr 18, 2025

FTC’s CARS Rule may be sidelined—but regulatory pressures persist

Nissan Sales VP talks fresh products and new playbook: ‘We’re here to stay’

Daily News

Apr 18, 2025

Nissan Sales VP talks fresh products and new playbook: ‘We’re here to stay’

Brake issues force Ford to recall over 120,000 vehicles

Daily News

Apr 18, 2025

Brake issues force Ford to recall over 120,000 vehicles

Industry Spotlight—Who killed the loaner car and why service customers don’t miss it

Podcast Recaps

Apr 18, 2025

Industry Spotlight—Who killed the loaner car and why service customers don’t miss it

Hyundai’s plan to weather the tariff storm? ’Sell like hell’

Daily News

Apr 17, 2025

Hyundai’s plan to weather the tariff storm? ’Sell like hell’

Top U.S. auto leaders: state zero-emission targets are unachievable

Daily News

Apr 17, 2025

Top U.S. auto leaders: state zero-emission targets are unachievable

Volvo is tapping dealer wisdom to form its long-term tariff strategy

Daily News

Apr 17, 2025

Volvo is tapping dealer wisdom to form its long-term tariff strategy

Why dealership hiring feels tougher than ever (and what smart operators are doing about it)

The Breakdown

Apr 17, 2025

Why dealership hiring feels tougher than ever (and what smart operators are doing about it)

Many dealers still misjudge how long their sales process takes, CDK Global says

Daily News

Apr 16, 2025

Many dealers still misjudge how long their sales process takes, CDK Global says

CEO of auto supplier Magna flags systemic impact of auto tariffs

Daily News

Apr 16, 2025

CEO of auto supplier Magna flags systemic impact of auto tariffs

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

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

FTC’s CARS Rule may be sidelined—but regulatory pressures persist

The threat of private litigation is also still at play, leaving dealers exposed to class actions over document fees and disclosure issues. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

18 April 2025

Daily News

Nissan Sales VP talks fresh products and new playbook: ‘We’re here to stay’

Nissan is also looking to build on its recent progress, with sales up about 6% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

18 April 2025

Daily News

Brake issues force Ford to recall over 120,000 vehicles

Ford isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries due to the faulty brake system on the pickups and SUVs. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

18 April 2025

Podcast Recaps

Industry Spotlight—Who killed the loaner car and why service customers don’t miss it

Featuring Cody Hansen, Ferman Automotive Group, and Matt Gonzalez, Uber for Business

18 April 2025

Daily News

Hyundai’s plan to weather the tariff storm? ’Sell like hell’

North American CEO Randy Parker says tariffs won’t derail the company’s momentum. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 April 2025

Daily News

Top U.S. auto leaders: state zero-emission targets are unachievable

EVs aren’t going away—but the pace and shape of their adoption will depend largely on policy. (4 min. read)

17 April 2025

Daily News

Volvo is tapping dealer wisdom to form its long-term tariff strategy

In a market full of noise, Volvo’s playing it cool—powered by what it hears from the ground up. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage

17 April 2025

The Breakdown

Why dealership hiring feels tougher than ever (and what smart operators are doing about it)

The dealership org chart is evolving

Car Dealership Guy, +1

17 April 2025

Daily News

Many dealers still misjudge how long their sales process takes, CDK Global says

When a customer walks into the store, the clock starts ticking—and every extra step is working against the sale. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 April 2025

Daily News

CEO of auto supplier Magna flags systemic impact of auto tariffs

Suppliers like Magna were built around seamless cross-border trade, with investments made years in advance. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 April 2025

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

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Ash Savage

15 April 2025