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From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

Dealer Strategies

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Dec 11, 2025

From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

Policy rollbacks help renew consumer interest in gas-powered vehicles – EY survey

Daily News

Dec 11, 2025

Policy rollbacks help renew consumer interest in gas-powered vehicles – EY survey

New partnership aims to eliminate stips and accelerate auto loan funding

Daily News

Dec 11, 2025

New partnership aims to eliminate stips and accelerate auto loan funding

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest level in years

Daily News

Dec 11, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest level in years

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

The Breakdown

Dec 11, 2025

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

Share of new vehicles under $30K falls to 7.5% of November sales

Daily News

Dec 10, 2025

Share of new vehicles under $30K falls to 7.5% of November sales

TransUnion sees auto loan delinquencies leveling at 1.54% by end of 2026

Daily News

Dec 10, 2025

TransUnion sees auto loan delinquencies leveling at 1.54% by end of 2026

Stellantis to bring Fiat Topolino EV to U.S. after Trump’s “kei-car” praise

Daily News

Dec 10, 2025

Stellantis to bring Fiat Topolino EV to U.S. after Trump’s “kei-car” praise

AutoNation acquires Baltimore-area Toyota store

Daily News

Dec 10, 2025

AutoNation acquires Baltimore-area Toyota store

"Half of their DMS is inactive!" – A wakeup call for service drives and how to bring customers back

Podcast Recaps

Dec 10, 2025

"Half of their DMS is inactive!" – A wakeup call for service drives and how to bring customers back

Transparency, convenience, and fun guide Steele Auto Group's video-driven sales process

Dealer Strategies

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Dec 9, 2025

Transparency, convenience, and fun guide Steele Auto Group's video-driven sales process

700Credit races to contain fallout from massive data exposure

Daily News

Dec 9, 2025

700Credit races to contain fallout from massive data exposure

Consumer trust in dealerships climbs to 69% in new Capital One survey

Daily News

Dec 9, 2025

Consumer trust in dealerships climbs to 69% in new Capital One survey

Asbury Automotive CEO David Hult will step down next year

Daily News

Dec 9, 2025

Asbury Automotive CEO David Hult will step down next year

Inside the CDG Q4 2025 Dealer Outlook Survey—and what it signals for 2026

Market Pulse

Dec 9, 2025

Inside the CDG Q4 2025 Dealer Outlook Survey—and what it signals for 2026

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

Daily News

Dec 8, 2025

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

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.

From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

Dealer Strategies

From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

“The biggest thing is developing people to follow the processes,” said Fixed Ops Manager Manny Gonzalez. (4 min. read)

11 December 2025

Policy rollbacks help renew consumer interest in gas-powered vehicles – EY survey

Policy rollbacks help renew consumer interest in gas-powered vehicles – EY survey

“Consumers are weighing the realities of policy shifts, cost pressures and uneven charging infrastructure,” said EY’s Constantin M. Gall. (3 min. read)

11 December 2025

New partnership aims to eliminate stips and accelerate auto loan funding

New partnership aims to eliminate stips and accelerate auto loan funding

ETHZilla has taken a 20% stake in Karus in a $10 million deal. (3 min. read)

11 December 2025

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest level in years

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest level in years

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

11 December 2025

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

Here's how...

Anna del Villar, +1

11 December 2025

Share of new vehicles under $30K falls to 7.5% of November sales

Share of new vehicles under $30K falls to 7.5% of November sales

The new-vehicle ATP in November was $49,814, up 1.3% year over year and mostly unchanged from October ($49,760), per Cox Auto. (3 min. read)

10 December 2025

TransUnion sees auto loan delinquencies leveling at 1.54% by end of 2026

TransUnion sees auto loan delinquencies leveling at 1.54% by end of 2026

Lenders are keeping the credit game alive by stretching payments instead of shutting borrowers out, and dealers will likely indirectly pay for it over time. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

10 December 2025

Stellantis to bring Fiat Topolino EV to U.S. after Trump’s “kei-car” praise

Stellantis to bring Fiat Topolino EV to U.S. after Trump’s “kei-car” praise

The Topolino, which translates to “little mouse” in Italian—is a two-door, two-seater less than 100 inches long based on the same underpinnings as the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks Electric. (3 min. read)

10 December 2025

AutoNation acquires Baltimore-area Toyota store

AutoNation acquires Baltimore-area Toyota store

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

10 December 2025

"Half of their DMS is inactive!" – A wakeup call for service drives and how to bring customers back

"Half of their DMS is inactive!" – A wakeup call for service drives and how to bring customers back

Featuring Mark Altieri, EVP of Business Development at Zonic Design

10 December 2025

Transparency, convenience, and fun guide Steele Auto Group's video-driven sales process

Dealer Strategies

Transparency, convenience, and fun guide Steele Auto Group's video-driven sales process

Despite market changes, fluctuating interest rates, and inventory shifts, what dealerships can control is the customer experience. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

9 December 2025

700Credit races to contain fallout from massive data exposure

700Credit races to contain fallout from massive data exposure

“[Attackers] never installed any software. This isn't ransomware,” explained Ken Hill, managing director of 700Credit. (3 min. read)

9 December 2025

Consumer trust in dealerships climbs to 69% in new Capital One survey

Consumer trust in dealerships climbs to 69% in new Capital One survey

“When trusted, personal relationships meet an increasingly digital world, buyers feel more confident and in control," said Sanjiv Yajnik, president of Capital One Auto. (3 min. read)

9 December 2025

Asbury Automotive CEO David Hult will step down next year

Asbury Automotive CEO David Hult will step down next year

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

9 December 2025

Inside the CDG Q4 2025 Dealer Outlook Survey—and what it signals for 2026

Inside the CDG Q4 2025 Dealer Outlook Survey—and what it signals for 2026

Plus, the latest Dealership Buy/Sell updates

9 December 2025

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

The luxury and EV segments saw the largest price increases during the month, while heightened sales conversion indicated a slight strengthening of overall demand. (4 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

8 December 2025