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The rise and fall and rise again of Carvana

Podcast Recaps

Dec 18, 2024

The rise and fall and rise again of Carvana

Dec 17, 2024

Honda in talks with Nissan over possible merger

Dec 17, 2024

New car affordability dips as rising prices outpace discounts

Dec 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz switching back to regional dealer support

Dec 17, 2024

Toyota slashes bZ4X price by $6,000 for 2025 model year

Dec 16, 2024

Used car price drops slowing down, hovering around $30K

Dec 16, 2024

Mobile vehicle service is key to winning back customers

Dec 16, 2024

California’s fight for tougher emissions standards heads to the Supreme Court

Amazon is officially selling cars, Tekion files lawsuit against CDK Global, used car demand stays high

The Weekly

Dec 14, 2024

Amazon is officially selling cars, Tekion files lawsuit against CDK Global, used car demand stays high

Dec 13, 2024

GM CEO Mary Barra bullish on EVs, robotaxis, China despite scrapped investments

Dec 13, 2024

Trump transition team recommends ditching crash report law for AVs

Dec 13, 2024

CDK Global fires back at Tekion’s anti-trust lawsuit

The secret weapon helping dealerships sell cars coast-to-coast

Podcast Recaps

Dec 13, 2024

The secret weapon helping dealerships sell cars coast-to-coast

Dec 12, 2024

Dealer optimism surges post-election

Dec 12, 2024

Missed appointments are costing dealerships major service revenue

Dec 12, 2024

Dealer reputations improve online, but customers still have gripes

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.

Podcast Recaps

The rise and fall and rise again of Carvana

Featuring Ernie Garcia Jr., Co-Founder and CEO of Carvana

18 December 2024

Honda in talks with Nissan over possible merger

The plan is to also bring Mitsubishi Motors into the fold — where Nissan holds a 24% stake — potentially forming one of the world's largest auto groups. (2 min. read)

17 December 2024

New car affordability dips as rising prices outpace discounts

Averages prices jumped $699 last month, but incentives helped fend off the rising expense. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 December 2024

Mercedes-Benz switching back to regional dealer support

Since 2022, brand representatives have served retailers on a nationwide scale based on group size. (3 min. read)

17 December 2024

Toyota slashes bZ4X price by $6,000 for 2025 model year

The bZ4X’s updates are as much about optics as they are about value. (1 min. read)

17 December 2024

Used car price drops slowing down, hovering around $30K

The average price of a one- to five-year-old used car is now at $29,934. (2 min. read)

16 December 2024

Mobile vehicle service is key to winning back customers

92% of customers who hadn’t visited their dealer for over 18 months accepted a mobile service appointment when offered. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 December 2024

California’s fight for tougher emissions standards heads to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s decision on California’s emissions waiver could unravel decades of state-driven climate policies. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 December 2024

The Weekly

Amazon is officially selling cars, Tekion files lawsuit against CDK Global, used car demand stays high

Go deeper: 5 min. read

14 December 2024

GM CEO Mary Barra bullish on EVs, robotaxis, China despite scrapped investments

General Motors is canceling funding for multiple projects and pursuing restructuring in China. (3 min. read)

13 December 2024

Trump transition team recommends ditching crash report law for AVs

The government has received 2,700 crash reports through the rule, resulting in 10 investigations. (3 min. read)

13 December 2024

CDK Global fires back at Tekion’s anti-trust lawsuit

CDK Global says it is confident the industry "will see this for what it really is." (1 min. read)

13 December 2024

Podcast Recaps

The secret weapon helping dealerships sell cars coast-to-coast

Featuring David Donaldson, DLRdmv

13 December 2024

Dealer optimism surges post-election

Cox Automotive’s Q4 sentiment report reveals a less positive outlook about the current auto retail market. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

12 December 2024

Missed appointments are costing dealerships major service revenue

AI answers 16,500 calls per dealership every year. (<1 min. read)

12 December 2024

Dealer reputations improve online, but customers still have gripes

Communication and staff issues remain problem areas. (3 min. read)

12 December 2024