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Feb 5, 2025

The future of cars is software-defined—and automakers are all in

How Cavender built a scalable dealer group—the framework for success

Podcast Recaps

Feb 5, 2025

How Cavender built a scalable dealer group—the framework for success

Feb 4, 2025

Scout Motors’ direct sales fight heats up in courtrooms and legislatures

Feb 4, 2025

Toyota tightens grip on California’s new car market as Tesla’s EV lead shrinks

Feb 4, 2025

Stellantis continues leadership overhaul amid pressure to fix U.S. operations

Feb 3, 2025

Trump’s new tariffs put the auto industry on high alert

Feb 3, 2025

Honda grows Ohio manufacturing investment to over $1 billion

Feb 3, 2025

Tesla leans into leasing with another round of price cuts

Courts axe FTC CARS rule, Trump confirms tariff plans, VW cancels ID.7 for U.S. markets

The Weekly

Feb 1, 2025

Courts axe FTC CARS rule, Trump confirms tariff plans, VW cancels ID.7 for U.S. markets

Jan 31, 2025

America’s auto industry: A $1.2 trillion economic engine

Jan 31, 2025

Automotive groups brace for 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

Jan 31, 2025

Nissan plans U.S. workforce cuts, delays Honda merger details

How to run a dealership like a $10B company: Secrets of a Lithia Motors GM

Podcast Recaps

Jan 31, 2025

How to run a dealership like a $10B company: Secrets of a Lithia Motors GM

Jan 30, 2025

Car buyers upbeat on economy, auto market — survey

Jan 30, 2025

Ford dealers get a break as inventory carrying costs rise

Jan 30, 2025

More dealers are leaning into AI to boost revenue

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.

The future of cars is software-defined—and automakers are all in

The shift to software-defined vehicles is being driven, in part, by the revenue that SDV features could potentially yield down the road. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 February 2025

Podcast Recaps

How Cavender built a scalable dealer group—the framework for success

Featuring Rob Cavender and Eric Barbosa, Cavender Auto Group

5 February 2025

Scout Motors’ direct sales fight heats up in courtrooms and legislatures

Scout Motors argues the traditional dealership model doesn’t work for modern car buyers. (4 min. read)

4 February 2025

Toyota tightens grip on California’s new car market as Tesla’s EV lead shrinks

California has long been a bellwether for electric adoption, but the decline in EV registrations could suggest shifting consumer preferences. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 February 2025

Stellantis continues leadership overhaul amid pressure to fix U.S. operations

Stellantis is bringing in key executives with dealer experience to revamp its operations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 February 2025

Trump’s new tariffs put the auto industry on high alert

The sweeping tariffs will require China to pay a 10% duty and enact a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico on imports to the U.S. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 February 2025

Honda grows Ohio manufacturing investment to over $1 billion

The investment will go toward retooling the multiple facilities to build EVs, hybrids, and ICE-powered vehicles on the same assembly line. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 February 2025

Tesla leans into leasing with another round of price cuts

While Tesla is lowering monthly payments, it’s quietly increasing end-of-lease buyout prices. (2 min. read)

3 February 2025

The Weekly

Courts axe FTC CARS rule, Trump confirms tariff plans, VW cancels ID.7 for U.S. markets

Go deeper: 5 min. read

1 February 2025

America’s auto industry: A $1.2 trillion economic engine

According to a new report, every $1 in vehicle manufacturing creates an additional $4.23 in economic value. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 January 2025

Automotive groups brace for 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

Trump has repeatedly said that tariffs are the only way to save the American auto industry, claiming they’ll bring production back to the U.S. (4 min. read)

31 January 2025

Nissan plans U.S. workforce cuts, delays Honda merger details

Nissan is planning to reduce U.S. production by 25% as it looks to recover from profitability issues. (3 min. read)

31 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

How to run a dealership like a $10B company: Secrets of a Lithia Motors GM

Featuring Ric Saatzer, General Manager of BMW of Minnetonka

31 January 2025

Car buyers upbeat on economy, auto market — survey

New data from Santander suggests nearly half of middle-income consumers will be looking to buy a car in 2025. (2 min. read)

30 January 2025

Ford dealers get a break as inventory carrying costs rise

Ford announced at its NADA Show make meeting that it will increase dealers’ floorplan credit. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 January 2025

More dealers are leaning into AI to boost revenue

Today, dealers are looking for ways to be more efficient without losing the personal touch that makes car buying an actual experience. (4 min. read)

30 January 2025