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Oct 18, 2024

Four Tesla FSD crashes spark NHTSA probe of 2.4 million vehicles

Insights & Trends

Oct 18, 2024

Inside the ugly collapse of Fisker

The business side of 70M+ recalled vehicles: What dealers are gaining

Podcast Recaps

Oct 18, 2024

The business side of 70M+ recalled vehicles: What dealers are gaining

Oct 17, 2024

Hurricane damage adds new pressure to an already tight used car market

Oct 17, 2024

Ford giving dealers up to $22,500 for F-150 Lightning restocks

Oct 17, 2024

GM invests $625M into lithium mining for EV battery supply

Is the “American Dream” still possible in the car business?

The Breakdown

Oct 17, 2024

Is the “American Dream” still possible in the car business?

Oct 16, 2024

Negative auto loan equity is creeping up toward all-time high

Oct 16, 2024

Have used EVs found their sweet spot?

Oct 16, 2024

Stellantis Q3 shipments to drop as company corrects course

Dealerships are prime targets for post-hurricane scams

Insights & Trends

Oct 16, 2024

Dealerships are prime targets for post-hurricane scams

Secrets to becoming a first-time franchise dealership owner in 2024

Podcast Recaps

Oct 16, 2024

Secrets to becoming a first-time franchise dealership owner in 2024

Oct 15, 2024

Auto credit availability improves in Sept., but risks remain

Oct 15, 2024

Auto brands and dealers drive big engagement on TikTok

Oct 15, 2024

Unexpected winners and losers emerge in 'eco-friendly' car adoption

Oct 14, 2024

Severe weather threatens to spike already rising insurance costs

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Four Tesla FSD crashes spark NHTSA probe of 2.4 million vehicles

Why the new probe may complicate Tesla’s recent shift toward autonomous vehicles. (2 min. read)

18 October 2024

Insights & Trends

Inside the ugly collapse of Fisker

From a promising electric vehicle (EV) innovator worth $2.9 billion — to bankruptcy. (5 min. read)

Marcus Amick

18 October 2024

Podcast Recaps

The business side of 70M+ recalled vehicles: What dealers are gaining

Featuring Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar

18 October 2024

Hurricane damage adds new pressure to an already tight used car market

Affected dealers now have to source vehicles from other markets, shrinking supply nationally. (4 min. read)

17 October 2024

Ford giving dealers up to $22,500 for F-150 Lightning restocks

Dealers can take advantage of the program up until Nov. 15. (2 min. read)

17 October 2024

GM invests $625M into lithium mining for EV battery supply

GM is aiming to secure enough lithium to power up to 800,000 EVs annually. (1 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 October 2024

The Breakdown

Is the “American Dream” still possible in the car business?

Here’s what it really takes

Car Dealership Guy

17 October 2024

Negative auto loan equity is creeping up toward all-time high

Nearly a quarter of trade-ins now carry negative equity, with average underwater balances reaching record highs. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 October 2024

Have used EVs found their sweet spot?

The federal rebate threshold has driven a surge of affordable, low-mileage, late-model EVs — priced around $25,000. (1 min. read)

16 October 2024

Stellantis Q3 shipments to drop as company corrects course

The automaker is looking to prove it can recover the heavy losses it suffered in the first half of 2024. (2 min. read)

16 October 2024

Insights & Trends

Dealerships are prime targets for post-hurricane scams

Scammers notoriously exploit businesses after natural disasters. When things get chaotic, they jump at the chance to take advantage. (4 min. read)

Nikki Playne

16 October 2024

Podcast Recaps

Secrets to becoming a first-time franchise dealership owner in 2024

Featuring Kyle Coleman, Owner of Coleman Automotive

16 October 2024

Auto credit availability improves in Sept., but risks remain

While credit access is improving slightly, the growing reliance on subprime and long-term loans is a red flag for both lenders and buyers. (1 min. read)

15 October 2024

Auto brands and dealers drive big engagement on TikTok

The platform is becoming a key space for connecting with potential car buyers, with 66% of its auto fans planning to buy in the next two years (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

15 October 2024

Unexpected winners and losers emerge in 'eco-friendly' car adoption

The U.S. is seeing a shift in eco-friendly vehicle adoption, with states like Arkansas making unexpected leaps in hybrid and EV growth. (3 min. read)

15 October 2024

Severe weather threatens to spike already rising insurance costs

Auto insurance rates for most consumers are much higher than they were last year. (3 min. read)

14 October 2024