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Mar 7, 2025

Another auto show off the calendar—this time in Columbus

Benzs and Bowties—dealership secrets of the general sales manager redefining automotive content

Podcast Recaps

Mar 7, 2025

Benzs and Bowties—dealership secrets of the general sales manager redefining automotive content

Mar 6, 2025

Eide Automotive, Lithia, and Van Tuyl bet big on Subaru in latest buy-sell deals

Mar 6, 2025

President Trump grants Detroit 3 automakers a 30-day exemption on tariffs

Mar 6, 2025

Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report

Mar 6, 2025

Industry Spotlight: Tasca Auto Group's secret to bringing long-lost customers back to the dealership

Mar 5, 2025

Auto lenders turn to AI to cut loan processing costs and time

Mar 5, 2025

Dealership sales teams are earning higher marks from customers—survey

Mar 5, 2025

Hyundai posts record February U.S. sales while Ford and Toyota slip

What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition

The Breakdown

Mar 5, 2025

What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition

Mar 4, 2025

Automakers race to reshuffle production as Mexico, Canada tariffs take effect

Mar 4, 2025

Subaru dealers are setting a new standard for online lead responses

Mar 4, 2025

GM taps former Google exec. for its first-ever Chief AI Officer role

Mar 3, 2025

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be replaced as soon as March 12

Mar 3, 2025

Hyundai dials back solid-state battery plans while competitors accelerate

Mar 3, 2025

Protests against Elon Musk intensify at Tesla showrooms nationwide

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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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.

Another auto show off the calendar—this time in Columbus

For over 50 years, Columbus has held the event—showcasing thousands of vehicles and dozens of manufacturers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

7 March 2025

Podcast Recaps

Benzs and Bowties—dealership secrets of the general sales manager redefining automotive content

Featuring Doug Horner, North Olmstead Mercedes-Benz

7 March 2025

Eide Automotive, Lithia, and Van Tuyl bet big on Subaru in latest buy-sell deals

With well-funded buyers in the mix and longtime owners making strategic exits, the pace of acquisitions is still red hot. (4 min. read)

6 March 2025

President Trump grants Detroit 3 automakers a 30-day exemption on tariffs

News of the pause came during White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s press briefing on Wednesday. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

6 March 2025

Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report

But if tariffs last anywhere from four months to two years, car prices could first spike, then settle at a permanently higher level. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

6 March 2025

Industry Spotlight: Tasca Auto Group's secret to bringing long-lost customers back to the dealership

Featuring dealer principal Bob Tasca and Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar

6 March 2025

Auto lenders turn to AI to cut loan processing costs and time

Behind every auto loan is a mountain of paperwork—40 to 80 pages per deal. (3 min. read)

5 March 2025

Dealership sales teams are earning higher marks from customers—survey

Car buyers overwhelmingly expect a frustrating dealership experience—but the data suggests sales teams are actively reshaping that narrative. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 March 2025

Hyundai posts record February U.S. sales while Ford and Toyota slip

Mazda and Subaru also posted gains—with Mazda hitting a February record at 33,538 vehicles sold. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 March 2025

The Breakdown

What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition

Plus, what it could mean for the industry overall

Car Dealership Guy, +1

5 March 2025

Automakers race to reshuffle production as Mexico, Canada tariffs take effect

Automakers and suppliers are already making major changes in their operations in response to the levies. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 March 2025

Subaru dealers are setting a new standard for online lead responses

What’s driving Subaru’s success? It’s all about communication. (2 min. read)

4 March 2025

GM taps former Google exec. for its first-ever Chief AI Officer role

Barak Turovsky is tasked with reshaping the company’s AI strategy and vision, from vehicle autonomy to manufacturing. (1 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 March 2025

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be replaced as soon as March 12

Uchida, whose contract ends in 2026, has previously said that he would be willing to step down if asked. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 March 2025

Hyundai dials back solid-state battery plans while competitors accelerate

Spencer Cho, Hyundai's global product planning chief, said solid-state batteries are complex and require more of the company’s R&D. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 March 2025

Protests against Elon Musk intensify at Tesla showrooms nationwide

Most of the protests over the past few weeks have remained uneventful, but some escalated into vandalism and confrontations with law enforcement. (3 min. read)

3 March 2025