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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

Oct 14, 2024

Electric vehicle sales charge ahead, defying market doubts

Oct 14, 2024

Open Road Capital grabs 5 stores in Virginia, Gus Machado Ford real estate sells in South Florida

New car incentives tick up, wholesale used car prices drop, auto recalls surge

The Weekly

Oct 12, 2024

New car incentives tick up, wholesale used car prices drop, auto recalls surge

Oct 11, 2024

Trump proposes car loan tax deduction — Here's what it means

Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk unveils Cybercab, shares vision of "autonomous future"

Oct 11, 2024

Toyota further slows U.S. EV production plans, warns of job loss risks

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 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

Electric vehicle sales charge ahead, defying market doubts

The share of EV sales, among all vehicles sold in Q3, rose to the highest number ever recorded at 8.9%. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 October 2024

Open Road Capital grabs 5 stores in Virginia, Gus Machado Ford real estate sells in South Florida

Here are 5 of the most significant deals from Sept. and Oct. (3 min. read)

14 October 2024

The Weekly

New car incentives tick up, wholesale used car prices drop, auto recalls surge

Go deeper (7 min. read)

12 October 2024

Trump proposes car loan tax deduction — Here's what it means

Trump's plan would work like the mortgage interest deduction. But, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. (3 min. read)

11 October 2024

Elon Musk unveils Cybercab, shares vision of "autonomous future"

The Tesla CEO took to the stage last night to offer a clear picture of his dream, but can Tesla realistically achieve his lofty targets? (4 min. read)

11 October 2024

Toyota further slows U.S. EV production plans, warns of job loss risks

As the world's largest automaker, Toyota’s delay could influence other automakers to do the same. (1 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 October 2024