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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

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

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.

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

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, +1

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