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Jan 2, 2025

FTC targets Lindsay Automotive for alleged deceptive practices

Jan 2, 2025

Deadly Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel was deliberate, police confirm

The 2-minute difference that can boost dealership profits

Insights & Trends

Jan 2, 2025

The 2-minute difference that can boost dealership profits

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2 of 2)

The Breakdown

Jan 2, 2025

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2 of 2)

Jan 1, 2025

Why service departments are struggling to keep their best technicians

Jan 1, 2025

What matters most to Gen Z car buyers (it’s not just price)

Jan 1, 2025

Mazda sticks to gas engines — fueling record-breaking sales

Car Dealership Guy gets grilled by his toughest critics yet – his own staff

Podcast Recaps

Jan 1, 2025

Car Dealership Guy gets grilled by his toughest critics yet – his own staff

Dec 31, 2024

Feds propose new regulatory framework for robotaxis without manual driving controls

Dec 31, 2024

Hertz offers renters EV deals to offload depreciating inventory

Dec 31, 2024

Kia recalls 23,000 EV9s over seat bolt defect

Dec 30, 2024

Volkswagen’s leak exposes data of 800,000 EV owners

Dec 30, 2024

Latest Tesla software update sees key change to recall reporting

Dec 30, 2024

Hyundai makes progress on solid-state batteries but challenges remain

Honda / Nissan formally start merger talks, auto industry nears “breaking point,” used car sales surge

The Weekly

Dec 28, 2024

Honda / Nissan formally start merger talks, auto industry nears “breaking point,” used car sales surge

Dec 27, 2024

Hybrid cars are the big winners this year

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.

FTC targets Lindsay Automotive for alleged deceptive practices

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is also suing the dealership group. (2 min. read)

2 January 2025

Deadly Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel was deliberate, police confirm

Seven other minor injuries were reported following the explosion. (1 min. read)

2 January 2025

Insights & Trends

The 2-minute difference that can boost dealership profits

Speed is key when it comes to handling customer phone calls. (5 min. read)

Colin Velez

2 January 2025

The Breakdown

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2 of 2)

Straight from the showroom floor

Car Dealership Guy

2 January 2025

Why service departments are struggling to keep their best technicians

Many employers are missing the mark when it comes to ensuring that their technicians are satisfied at work. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 January 2025

What matters most to Gen Z car buyers (it’s not just price)

Roughly 6.4 million Zoomers are looking to buy or lease a vehicle in the next 12 months. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 January 2025

Mazda sticks to gas engines — fueling record-breaking sales

Zoom. Zoom. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

Car Dealership Guy gets grilled by his toughest critics yet – his own staff

Featuring guest host Kelly Stumpe aka The Car Mom

1 January 2025

Feds propose new regulatory framework for robotaxis without manual driving controls

AV manufacturers will need to provide extensive safety data to participate in the voluntary program. (1 min. read)

31 December 2024

Hertz offers renters EV deals to offload depreciating inventory

Hertz ditched its plans to buy Polestar 2 vehicles and moved to put 30,000 Teslas in its fleet up for sale this year. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 December 2024

Kia recalls 23,000 EV9s over seat bolt defect

Kia's previous EV9 recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles. (1 min. read)

31 December 2024

Volkswagen’s leak exposes data of 800,000 EV owners

Those impacted by the leak included German politicians, entrepreneurs, Hamburg police officers, and even suspected intelligence service employees. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 December 2024

Latest Tesla software update sees key change to recall reporting

The NHTSA's updated communication policy took effect in mid-December. (1 min. read)

30 December 2024

Hyundai makes progress on solid-state batteries but challenges remain

Hyundai could begin testing prototypes in real-world conditions as early as 2025. (3 min. read)

30 December 2024

The Weekly

Honda / Nissan formally start merger talks, auto industry nears “breaking point,” used car sales surge

Go deeper (5 min. read)

28 December 2024

Hybrid cars are the big winners this year

It's not just consumers embracing hybrids. Manufacturers are doubling down and adjusting their strategies to meet the demand. (3 min. read)

27 December 2024