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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

Feb 11, 2025

Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

Feb 11, 2025

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

Feb 10, 2025

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

Feb 10, 2025

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

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

Feb 7, 2025

Trump Administration freezes NEVI funding for new EV chargers

Feb 7, 2025

Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

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

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 Breakdown

From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

Talk about a course-correction...

Car Dealership Guy, +1

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

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

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 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

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

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

Marcus Amick

10 February 2025

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

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

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

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

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