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Jan 8, 2025

Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 EV to be sold without traditional dealers

Jan 8, 2025

Hybrids are pulling more buyers away from gas-powered cars

Jan 8, 2025

Redesigned Ram heavy-duty trucks to hit dealer lots in Q1

From leading the #1 Chevy store to rescuing a broken dealership

Podcast Recaps

Jan 8, 2025

From leading the #1 Chevy store to rescuing a broken dealership

Jan 7, 2025

Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024

Jan 7, 2025

Car buying was trickier in Dec., but satisfaction remains high

Jan 6, 2025

Monthly new car payments hit new peak in Q4, lower interest rates offer some relief

Jan 6, 2025

Tight supply locks in elevated prices for used cars

Jan 6, 2025

Electric vehicle demand surges in Q4

Inside Ewing Auto Group’s high-tech service department of the future

Podcast Recaps

Jan 6, 2025

Inside Ewing Auto Group’s high-tech service department of the future

Carvana gets called out, Mazda sticks to gas engines, Hertz offers renters EV deals

The Weekly

Jan 4, 2025

Carvana gets called out, Mazda sticks to gas engines, Hertz offers renters EV deals

Jan 3, 2025

2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto

Jan 3, 2025

Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report

Jan 3, 2025

Elevated car ownership costs are forcing drivers to rethink every mile

The raw truth about what customers think of dealerships — And how dealers are responding

Podcast Recaps

Jan 3, 2025

The raw truth about what customers think of dealerships — And how dealers are responding

Jan 2, 2025

Making the Honda Nissan merger work will be a heavy lift

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.

Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 EV to be sold without traditional dealers

The two companies announced the decision at Las Vegas' 2025 CES convention. (4 min. read)

8 January 2025

Hybrids are pulling more buyers away from gas-powered cars

Intent to purchase hybrid vehicles (HEV/PHEV) in the U.S. is up year-over-year according to Deloitte. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 January 2025

Redesigned Ram heavy-duty trucks to hit dealer lots in Q1

The trucks come with a new, heavy-duty diesel engine with 430 horsepower. (2 min. read)

8 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

From leading the #1 Chevy store to rescuing a broken dealership

Featuring Dorian Jimenez, Owner of Classic Chevrolet OKC

8 January 2025

Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024

Here are the winners and losers. (4 min. read)

7 January 2025

Car buying was trickier in Dec., but satisfaction remains high

Customer satisfaction fell slightly in Dec., with frustrations around finances taking the biggest hit. (3 min. read)

7 January 2025

Monthly new car payments hit new peak in Q4, lower interest rates offer some relief

18.9% of new car buyers committed to monthly payments of $1,000 or more. (2 min. read)

6 January 2025

Tight supply locks in elevated prices for used cars

Despite high prices, the market is rebounding toward its strongest year of retail sales in four years. (2 min. read)

6 January 2025

Electric vehicle demand surges in Q4

Several automakers vying for more share of the EV market seem well poised to navigate the market's ongoing challenges. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

6 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

Inside Ewing Auto Group’s high-tech service department of the future

Featuring Findley Ewing IV, Ewing Automotive Goup, and Phil Zheng, Richtech Robotics

6 January 2025

The Weekly

Carvana gets called out, Mazda sticks to gas engines, Hertz offers renters EV deals

Go deeper: 5 min. read

4 January 2025

2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto

The auto retail business is expected to grow 2.6% in 2025, driven by improved affordability dynamics, positive sales trends, and improved buyer satisfaction. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 January 2025

Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report

The research firm claims Carvana manipulated loan accounts to temporarily boost earnings and stock prices. (4 min. read)

3 January 2025

Elevated car ownership costs are forcing drivers to rethink every mile

Owning a car isn’t just about getting from A to B — it’s a lifeline for most Americans. (3 min. read)

3 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

The raw truth about what customers think of dealerships — And how dealers are responding

Featuring Matt Murray and Jake Hughes, Widewail

3 January 2025

Making the Honda Nissan merger work will be a heavy lift

Industry analysts are divided on whether the Honda Nissan merger will be a lifeline or a liability. (2 min. read)

2 January 2025