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Jan 10, 2025

Volvo bets big on affordable EX30 to drive U.S. sales in 2025

How AI agents are extinguishing service 'heat cases' and protecting dealership profitability

Podcast Recaps

Jan 10, 2025

How AI agents are extinguishing service 'heat cases' and protecting dealership profitability

Jan 9, 2025

Hyundai CEO optimistic about Trump-Musk relationship

Jan 9, 2025

Dec. wholesale used car prices signal end to volatile depreciation swings

Jan 9, 2025

VW's Scout receives 50K reservations, gears up for dealer lawsuits

The dealership's silent profit driver — and how it's changing

The Breakdown

Jan 9, 2025

The dealership's silent profit driver — and how it's changing

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

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.

Volvo bets big on affordable EX30 to drive U.S. sales in 2025

The sales success of the all-wheel-drive EX30 in Europe is largely attributed to the low cost of the all-electric Volvo. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 January 2025

Podcast Recaps

How AI agents are extinguishing service 'heat cases' and protecting dealership profitability

Featuring Tasso Roumeliotis, Founder and CEO of Numa

10 January 2025

Hyundai CEO optimistic about Trump-Musk relationship

Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz sees a silver lining in the Trump administration’s ties to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

9 January 2025

Dec. wholesale used car prices signal end to volatile depreciation swings

Jeremy Robb from Cox Automotive is calling 2024 the “most normal year for depreciation in five years.” (2 min. read)

9 January 2025

VW's Scout receives 50K reservations, gears up for dealer lawsuits

Scout Motors plans to launch an electric SUV and pickup with EREV options by 2027. (4 min. read)

9 January 2025

The Breakdown

The dealership's silent profit driver — and how it's changing

Bonuses, robots, and four-day workweeks

Car Dealership Guy, +1

9 January 2025

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