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Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

Feb 11, 2025

Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

Elon Musk’s DOGE team targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Feb 11, 2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE team targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

AI agents are coming to dealerships—here’s what that means

Feb 10, 2025

AI agents are coming to dealerships—here’s what that means

General Motors is retiring the gas-powered Chevy Blazer after 2025

Feb 10, 2025

General Motors is retiring the gas-powered Chevy Blazer after 2025

76% of drivers are skipping connected car subscriptions

Feb 10, 2025

76% of drivers are skipping connected car subscriptions

Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors

The Weekly

Feb 8, 2025

Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors

Trump Administration freezes NEVI funding for new EV chargers

Feb 7, 2025

Trump Administration freezes NEVI funding for new EV chargers

Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

Feb 7, 2025

Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

Auto insurers want a 22.6% hike on rates for North Carolina drivers

Feb 7, 2025

Auto insurers want a 22.6% hike on rates for North Carolina drivers

Luxury dealership whisperer—building a multi-million dollar powerhouse with culture

Podcast Recaps

Feb 7, 2025

Luxury dealership whisperer—building a multi-million dollar powerhouse with culture

Ford CEO warns automakers could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect

Feb 6, 2025

Ford CEO warns automakers could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect

Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

Feb 6, 2025

Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

Feb 6, 2025

Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

The Breakdown

Feb 6, 2025

The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks

Feb 5, 2025

Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks

General Motors lays off 50% of Cruise employees as robotaxi business winds down

Feb 5, 2025

General Motors lays off 50% of Cruise employees as robotaxi business winds down

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Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

Corporate DEI efforts aren’t disappearing entirely, but they’re definitely evolving. (4 min. read)

11 February 2025
Elon Musk’s DOGE team targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elon Musk’s DOGE team targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The move to shut down CFPB has raised additional concerns about Musk being so deeply entrenched in governmental affairs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
11 February 2025
AI agents are coming to dealerships—here’s what that means

AI agents are coming to dealerships—here’s what that means

AI agents are intelligent systems that operate with autonomy—setting goals, making decisions, and executing tasks without human intervention. (4 min. read)

10 February 2025
General Motors is retiring the gas-powered Chevy Blazer after 2025

General Motors is retiring the gas-powered Chevy Blazer after 2025

While the company has walked back its all-in EV stance, it’s still pushing forward with electrification where it makes sense. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
10 February 2025
76% of drivers are skipping connected car subscriptions

76% of drivers are skipping connected car subscriptions

Cost and connectivity-related issues are major hurdles preventing more consumer buy-in on the tech. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
10 February 2025
Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors
The Weekly

Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors

Go deeper: 5 min. read

8 February 2025
Trump Administration freezes NEVI funding for new EV chargers

Trump Administration freezes NEVI funding for new EV chargers

The pause disrupts one of the biggest federal investments in EV infrastructure. (4 min. read)

7 February 2025
Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

Austan Goolsbee, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, warns tariffs could distort the Fed’s ability to assess inflation. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
7 February 2025
Auto insurers want a 22.6% hike on rates for North Carolina drivers

Auto insurers want a 22.6% hike on rates for North Carolina drivers

Insurance companies have requested that the rates take effect on October 1, pending a review by North Carolina’s Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
7 February 2025
Luxury dealership whisperer—building a multi-million dollar powerhouse with culture
Podcast Recaps

Luxury dealership whisperer—building a multi-million dollar powerhouse with culture

Featuring Lonny Soza, Vice President of Fertitta Auto Group

7 February 2025
Ford CEO warns automakers could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect

Ford CEO warns automakers could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect

Beyond its financial pressures, Ford is now caught in a policy storm. (2 min. read)

6 February 2025
Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai-Kia continue to lead hybrid adoption, contributing to strong retail demand. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
6 February 2025
Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

Nissan’s plans—commonly known in the industry as a “stair-step” program—are familiar to the brand. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
6 February 2025
The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
The Breakdown

The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

3 critical insights about the state of auto finance

Car Dealership Guy
6 February 2025
Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks

Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks

The two sides couldn’t agree on Nissan’s valuation under the joint company, and without that, plans to move forward grinded to a halt. (2 min. read)

5 February 2025
General Motors lays off 50% of Cruise employees as robotaxi business winds down

General Motors lays off 50% of Cruise employees as robotaxi business winds down

Several top Cruise execs were also part of the layoffs, including CEO Marc Whitten. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick
5 February 2025
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