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Rising fuel, repair costs push vehicle ownership to new peak

Daily News

Apr 14, 2026

Rising fuel, repair costs push vehicle ownership to new peak

Nissan targets simpler lineup, smarter tech to drive U.S. growth

Daily News

Apr 14, 2026

Nissan targets simpler lineup, smarter tech to drive U.S. growth

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

Market Pulse

Apr 14, 2026

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Dealer Strategies

Apr 14, 2026

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Dealers demand more practical AI as generic tools fall short

Daily News

Apr 14, 2026

Dealers demand more practical AI as generic tools fall short

Rising fuel costs drive continued spike in EV searches across new and used markets

Daily News

Apr 14, 2026

Rising fuel costs drive continued spike in EV searches across new and used markets

Morrie’s Auto Group acquires 3 dealerships in Nebraska

Daily News

Apr 14, 2026

Morrie’s Auto Group acquires 3 dealerships in Nebraska

Dealer Strategies

Apr 13, 2026

Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

Used-car prices rise as demand stays strong, inventory tightens

Daily News

Apr 13, 2026

Used-car prices rise as demand stays strong, inventory tightens

Jeep revives Trailhawk as Stellantis doubles down on ICE strategy

Daily News

Apr 13, 2026

Jeep revives Trailhawk as Stellantis doubles down on ICE strategy

The Breakdown

Apr 12, 2026

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

How one group doubled its internet lead conversion + The latest on Mexico auto exports to U.S.

The Weekly

Apr 11, 2026

How one group doubled its internet lead conversion + The latest on Mexico auto exports to U.S.

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

Daily News

Apr 10, 2026

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

Why dealers must pivot strategy now (+ how to build a moat against China)

Podcast Recaps

Apr 10, 2026

Why dealers must pivot strategy now (+ how to build a moat against China)

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

Dealer Strategies

Apr 9, 2026

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

Daily News

Apr 9, 2026

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

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.

Daily News

Rising fuel, repair costs push vehicle ownership to new peak

The COCO Index rose 4.7% in March, 5.5% over the past year, and 47.6% since January 2020. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 April 2026

Daily News

Nissan targets simpler lineup, smarter tech to drive U.S. growth

A major part of the strategy is streamlining the lineup by cutting models from 56 to 45. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 April 2026

Market Pulse

MPG, payment, fit: The new-vehicle costs worth explaining (+ how dealers are reframing offers accordingly)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

14 April 2026

Dealer Strategies

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Tully Williams found that consistency was the biggest area to improve. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

14 April 2026

Daily News

Dealers demand more practical AI as generic tools fall short

84% of dealers surveyed said they “often” or “almost always” fail to get what they need from generic AI tools. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 April 2026

Daily News

Rising fuel costs drive continued spike in EV searches across new and used markets

Tesla dominates used EV searches on Cars.com, led by the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X, with used-EV searches rising 25.5%. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 April 2026

Daily News

Morrie’s Auto Group acquires 3 dealerships in Nebraska

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

14 April 2026

Dealer Strategies

Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

"I see this time as an opportunity to gobble up market share by doing things that other dealers won't do," said Executive VP and dealer partner Bill Camastro. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

13 April 2026

Daily News

Used-car prices rise as demand stays strong, inventory tightens

Firmer wholesale pricing is another sign that used demand remains resilient, but it also means stores may face more pressure on acquisition costs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

13 April 2026

Daily News

Jeep revives Trailhawk as Stellantis doubles down on ICE strategy

“Today, we are excited to confirm that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is coming later this year,” the brand wrote in a statement. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

13 April 2026

The Breakdown

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker, +1

12 April 2026

The Weekly

How one group doubled its internet lead conversion + The latest on Mexico auto exports to U.S.

Plus, where dealers are leaving fixed ops revenue on the table

11 April 2026

Daily News

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

10 April 2026

Podcast Recaps

Why dealers must pivot strategy now (+ how to build a moat against China)

Featuring Rob Cochran, 2026 Chairman of NADA and CEO of #1 Cochran

10 April 2026

Dealer Strategies

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

"You've built this incredible showroom... and then they have a digital showroom that nobody sees because it's slow and sluggish," said Doug Karr, Principal SEO at Overfuel. (2 min. read)

9 April 2026

Daily News

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

"This re-prioritization of our production line-up has been influenced by shifts in EV demand and broader market conditions," read a memo sent directly to VW dealers.

Ash Savage

9 April 2026