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Feb 6, 2025

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

Feb 6, 2025

Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

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

Feb 5, 2025

Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks

Feb 5, 2025

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

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

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.

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

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’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 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, +1

6 February 2025

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

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

Marcus Amick

5 February 2025

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