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Jan 27, 2025

2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award goes to Indiana dealer Raymond Farabaugh

Trump reveals auto agenda, Lexus dominates reputation rankings, January car spending skyrockets

The Weekly

Jan 25, 2025

Trump reveals auto agenda, Lexus dominates reputation rankings, January car spending skyrockets

Jan 24, 2025

Security researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Subaru's location tracking habits

Jan 24, 2025

Auto loan demand expected to rise in 2025, but credit risks persist

Jan 24, 2025

Tesla Model Y refresh is coming to the U.S. in March

Owning 11 dealerships was just the start: The dealer-built solution generating $55M/year

Podcast Recaps

Jan 24, 2025

Owning 11 dealerships was just the start: The dealer-built solution generating $55M/year

Jan 23, 2025

New car spending to set January record on incentives, inventory gains

Jan 23, 2025

Stellantis expands U.S. production, will build new Dodge Durango in Detroit

Jan 23, 2025

Impel partners with Ford to bring enhanced AI to dealers nationwide

Beyond listings: Dealers share honest takes on third-party marketplaces

The Breakdown

Jan 23, 2025

Beyond listings: Dealers share honest takes on third-party marketplaces

Jan 22, 2025

Dealer wait times, delays pick up in 2024, hurting customer satisfaction

Jan 22, 2025

Ford is paying back dealers up to $240K for EV chargers

Jan 22, 2025

German automakers brace for impact as Trump eyes tariffs

Why dealers are losing 70% of trade-ins—and how they’re fighting back

Podcast Recaps

Jan 22, 2025

Why dealers are losing 70% of trade-ins—and how they’re fighting back

Jan 21, 2025

Lexus dealers top Brand Scorecard with near-perfect reputation

Jan 21, 2025

Trump ends "EV mandate" first day in office, could impose tariffs by Feb. 1

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.

2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award goes to Indiana dealer Raymond Farabaugh

“This award—it’s not about me. It’s about all the people who have supported me," he said. (3 min. read)

27 January 2025

The Weekly

Trump reveals auto agenda, Lexus dominates reputation rankings, January car spending skyrockets

Go deeper: 5 min. read

25 January 2025

Security researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Subaru's location tracking habits

The automaker fixed the vulnerability that led to the discovery...but its employees can still track drivers. (3 min. read)

24 January 2025

Auto loan demand expected to rise in 2025, but credit risks persist

Millennials are expected to be the most active car shoppers this year. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

24 January 2025

Tesla Model Y refresh is coming to the U.S. in March

The company will also continue to sell the older Model Y. (2 min. read)

24 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

Owning 11 dealerships was just the start: The dealer-built solution generating $55M/year

Featuring Sam Mahrouq, Chairman and CEO at ikon Technologies

24 January 2025

New car spending to set January record on incentives, inventory gains

Consumers are expected to spend $38.5 billion on new vehicles this month. (2 min. read)

23 January 2025

Stellantis expands U.S. production, will build new Dodge Durango in Detroit

Stellantis also has plans to invest in two Ohio facilities and another in Indiana. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

23 January 2025

Impel partners with Ford to bring enhanced AI to dealers nationwide

The alliance suggests more vendor-manufacturer collaborations are on the way. (3 min. read)

23 January 2025

The Breakdown

Beyond listings: Dealers share honest takes on third-party marketplaces

Breaking down the pros, cons, and real-world results

Car Dealership Guy, +1

23 January 2025

Dealer wait times, delays pick up in 2024, hurting customer satisfaction

Test drives are seeing especially frequent delays, with more than half of buyers having to wait on their vehicle. (4 min. read)

22 January 2025

Ford is paying back dealers up to $240K for EV chargers

Dealer reimbursements will depend on factors such as EV sales and number of chargers. (1 min. read)

22 January 2025

German automakers brace for impact as Trump eyes tariffs

Volkswagen joins a growing number of companies that have expressed concerns about the tariffs. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

22 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

Why dealers are losing 70% of trade-ins—and how they’re fighting back

Featuring Brian Kramer, EVP of Dealer Growth and Success at Cars Commerce

22 January 2025

Lexus dealers top Brand Scorecard with near-perfect reputation

For dealers, these brand rankings are more than bragging rights—they’re a reflection of what customers value most. (3 min. read)

21 January 2025

Trump ends "EV mandate" first day in office, could impose tariffs by Feb. 1

Trump signed a slew of executive orders following his inauguration Monday, ending a variety of Biden-era policies. (3 min. read)

21 January 2025