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Feb 17, 2025

Used car market races into 2025, but price relief may be short-lived

Feb 17, 2025

Protests erupt nationwide over Elon Musk’s role in federal government

Feb 15, 2025

Dealers struggle with phone leads, car buyers are smarter than ever, dealerships leverage AI agents

Feb 14, 2025

Nissan’s turnaround plan takes shape after failed Honda merger

Feb 14, 2025

Software glitches are undermining vehicle dependability—study

Feb 14, 2025

Scout Motors can build in S.C.—but no direct sales allowed for now

Industry Spotlight: How Sonic Automotive joined forces with the world's biggest e-retailer to sell cars

Podcast Recaps

Feb 14, 2025

Industry Spotlight: How Sonic Automotive joined forces with the world's biggest e-retailer to sell cars

Feb 13, 2025

President Trump’s tariffs could push car insurance costs higher—here’s why

Feb 13, 2025

Inflation heats up to 3% for the first time in 7 months

Feb 13, 2025

Report: Car buyers are smarter, better prepared, and more satisfied

From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

The Breakdown

Feb 13, 2025

From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

Feb 12, 2025

EV sales growth could come screeching to a halt in 2025, forecast shows

Feb 12, 2025

Auto loan availability is the strongest its been in nearly 2 years

Feb 12, 2025

GM and Ford aren’t staying quiet on tariff impacts anymore

Dealership university—Elgie Bright’s game plan for auto’s future in a time of disruption

Podcast Recaps

Feb 12, 2025

Dealership university—Elgie Bright’s game plan for auto’s future in a time of disruption

Feb 11, 2025

The costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads

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.

Used car market races into 2025, but price relief may be short-lived

The used market’s strong start signals where buyers are heading: toward value and affordability. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 February 2025

Protests erupt nationwide over Elon Musk’s role in federal government

The uproar focuses on Musk's efforts to change federal agencies as head of DOGE by cutting programs and reducing workforces. (2 min. read)

17 February 2025

Dealers struggle with phone leads, car buyers are smarter than ever, dealerships leverage AI agents

Go deeper: 5 min. read

15 February 2025

Nissan’s turnaround plan takes shape after failed Honda merger

The strategy includes everything from closing factories to cutting executive ranks across its operations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 February 2025

Software glitches are undermining vehicle dependability—study

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity rank as the top problem for the second year in a row. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 February 2025

Scout Motors can build in S.C.—but no direct sales allowed for now

Scout argues that working with franchised dealers could add up to 50% in costs and hurt the customer experience. (2 min. read)

14 February 2025

Podcast Recaps

Industry Spotlight: How Sonic Automotive joined forces with the world's biggest e-retailer to sell cars

Featuring Jeff Dyke, Sonic Automotive and Matt Nuffort, Amazon Autos

14 February 2025

President Trump’s tariffs could push car insurance costs higher—here’s why

If new car prices get pushed even higher, used car values will likely follow—forcing insurers to pay out more in claims. (4 min. read)

13 February 2025

Inflation heats up to 3% for the first time in 7 months

Some of the most notable cost increases have direct ties to the automotive business. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

13 February 2025

Report: Car buyers are smarter, better prepared, and more satisfied

Online tools are no longer just a convenience—they’re a core part of the car buying and selling journey. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

13 February 2025

The Breakdown

From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

Talk about a course-correction...

Car Dealership Guy

13 February 2025

EV sales growth could come screeching to a halt in 2025, forecast shows

A loss of EV sales momentum could put automakers at risk for overproducing vehicles consumers won’t buy. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

12 February 2025

Auto loan availability is the strongest its been in nearly 2 years

Auto financing is more accessible than a year ago, but it’s also more expensive. (3 min. read)

12 February 2025

GM and Ford aren’t staying quiet on tariff impacts anymore

Even with contingency plans in place, GM and Ford are playing defense in an unpredictable policy environment. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

12 February 2025

Podcast Recaps

Dealership university—Elgie Bright’s game plan for auto’s future in a time of disruption

Meet the chairman, professor, and advisor of automotive marketing and management at Northwood University

12 February 2025

The costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads

Whether it’s a potential buyer calling to check inventory or a service customer scheduling an appointment, every call represents revenue. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 February 2025