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Dec 26, 2024

Satisfaction with public EV charging hits a speed bump

Dec 26, 2024

VinFast whistleblower claims rampant safety failures and rushed production

Dec 26, 2024

Stellantis ends Calif. emissions dispute with $4.2M settlement, Ram recalls

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

The Breakdown

Dec 26, 2024

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

How to build the next-gen dealership BDC

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Dec 25, 2024

How to build the next-gen dealership BDC

Dec 24, 2024

Calif. state dealers association sends cease-and-desist to Scout Motors

Dec 24, 2024

Buyers turn to smaller cars as new vehicle prices stay elevated

Dec 24, 2024

Ford and GM to donate $1M, vehicles for Trump inauguration

Dec 23, 2024

Honda, Nissan formally begin talks for possible $58B merger

Dec 23, 2024

Used car sales surge during holiday season

Dec 23, 2024

VW reaches deal with German union, preventing layoffs and plant shutdowns

Honda and Nissan merger talks, 2025 auto sales forecast looks bright, mobile vehicle service grows

The Weekly

Dec 21, 2024

Honda and Nissan merger talks, 2025 auto sales forecast looks bright, mobile vehicle service grows

Dec 20, 2024

Matt Bowers acquires Hyundai/Genesis store in Louisiana, Corwin Auto Group picks up Colorado Honda location

Dec 20, 2024

Car buyers warming up to EVs, but confusion is holding back sales

Dec 20, 2024

Ford to appoint new head of quality to rein in warranty costs

How car dealers are cracking the "customer retention" code

Podcast Recaps

Dec 20, 2024

How car dealers are cracking the "customer retention" code

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.

Satisfaction with public EV charging hits a speed bump

While Tesla owners and Supercharger users remain the most satisfied overall, the same can’t be said for non-Tesla owners. (3 min. read)

26 December 2024

VinFast whistleblower claims rampant safety failures and rushed production

A Times investigation also alleges VinFast employees were locked in overnight during COVID to meet deadlines. (3 min. read)

26 December 2024

Stellantis ends Calif. emissions dispute with $4.2M settlement, Ram recalls

The automaker was accused of using a device to evade emission control measures. (3 min. read)

26 December 2024

The Breakdown

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

Straight from the showroom floor

Car Dealership Guy, +1

26 December 2024

Podcast Recaps

How to build the next-gen dealership BDC

Featuring Tina Tasche, Van Horn Automotive Group

25 December 2024

Calif. state dealers association sends cease-and-desist to Scout Motors

Dealers argue Scout's status as a Volkswagen affiliate prevents it from competing with franchise retailers. (1 min. read)

24 December 2024

Buyers turn to smaller cars as new vehicle prices stay elevated

Buying a large SUV or pickup has become more expensive, leading many buyers to opt for smaller vehicles. (1 min. read)

Marcus Amick

24 December 2024

Ford and GM to donate $1M, vehicles for Trump inauguration

Neither company has said which models will be used for the January ceremony. (2 min. read)

24 December 2024

Honda, Nissan formally begin talks for possible $58B merger

Mergers in the auto industry are nothing new, but often times, automakers have difficulty aligning synergies. (2 min. read)

23 December 2024

Used car sales surge during holiday season

Retail used car sales picked up in Nov. even as inventory levels remained flat. (2 min. read)

23 December 2024

VW reaches deal with German union, preventing layoffs and plant shutdowns

VW’s wage agreement with workers follows months of declining sales and operating revenue for the German automaker. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

23 December 2024

The Weekly

Honda and Nissan merger talks, 2025 auto sales forecast looks bright, mobile vehicle service grows

Go deeper: 5 min. read

21 December 2024

Matt Bowers acquires Hyundai/Genesis store in Louisiana, Corwin Auto Group picks up Colorado Honda location

Dealership buy/sell deals heat up in Q4 despite profitability slide. (5 min. read)

20 December 2024

Car buyers warming up to EVs, but confusion is holding back sales

Buyers are most confused over depreciation rates, maintenance costs and leasing. (3 min. read)

20 December 2024

Ford to appoint new head of quality to rein in warranty costs

Current quality chief Jim Baumbick will take over the vehicle programs team. (3 min. read)

20 December 2024

Podcast Recaps

How car dealers are cracking the "customer retention" code

Featuring Brice Englert, founder and CEO of TradePending

20 December 2024