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Why a ‘record’ sales year in 2026 might be the worst thing for dealers

Daily News

Feb 5, 2026

Why a ‘record’ sales year in 2026 might be the worst thing for dealers

AI is changing how dealers detect and fix customer trust problems — study

Daily News

Feb 5, 2026

AI is changing how dealers detect and fix customer trust problems — study

Dealer principal Julie Herrera divests 3 Texas dealerships

Daily News

Feb 5, 2026

Dealer principal Julie Herrera divests 3 Texas dealerships

How dealers are showing (not selling) their way to success with personalized customer videos

The Breakdown

Feb 5, 2026

How dealers are showing (not selling) their way to success with personalized customer videos

Toyota warns of 2026 price changes, but wants to avoid dealer “confusion”

Daily News

Feb 4, 2026

Toyota warns of 2026 price changes, but wants to avoid dealer “confusion”

David Wyler on blending 80 years of culture after a major acquisition

Dealer Strategies

Feb 4, 2026

David Wyler on blending 80 years of culture after a major acquisition

Dealership transactions are quicker than ever—yet customer satisfaction is falling

Daily News

Feb 4, 2026

Dealership transactions are quicker than ever—yet customer satisfaction is falling

Kunes Auto Group expands into 2 new markets with 3 acquisitions

Daily News

Feb 4, 2026

Kunes Auto Group expands into 2 new markets with 3 acquisitions

The great dealer tech collapse: The AI vendors surviving 2026 and who to bet on

Podcast Recaps

Feb 4, 2026

The great dealer tech collapse: The AI vendors surviving 2026 and who to bet on

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter vows to align consumer transparency with dealer profitability

Daily News

Feb 3, 2026

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter vows to align consumer transparency with dealer profitability

Car buying remains a high priority for U.S. consumers, Transunion says

Daily News

Feb 3, 2026

Car buying remains a high priority for U.S. consumers, Transunion says

Automakers disagree on path forward for USMCA renewal

Daily News

Feb 3, 2026

Automakers disagree on path forward for USMCA renewal

Matt Bowers acquires CDJR dealership from Asbury Automotive Group

Daily News

Feb 3, 2026

Matt Bowers acquires CDJR dealership from Asbury Automotive Group

AI search hype vs. dealer reality: What’s worth acting on now

Market Pulse

Feb 3, 2026

AI search hype vs. dealer reality: What’s worth acting on now

Presidio: Auto dealers enjoying new normal of higher profit era, despite Q4 earnings dip

Daily News

Feb 2, 2026

Presidio: Auto dealers enjoying new normal of higher profit era, despite Q4 earnings dip

Affluent shoppers take growing share of new-car sales

Daily News

Feb 2, 2026

Affluent shoppers take growing share of new-car sales

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

Why a ‘record’ sales year in 2026 might be the worst thing for dealers

Tax refunds and easing rates may juice demand early in the year, but the dealers who perform best in 2026 are likely the ones who set out to maintain a clear discipline month-to-month. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

5 February 2026

Daily News

AI is changing how dealers detect and fix customer trust problems — study

Hendrick Automotive is setting the gold standard in customer satisfaction and brand trust, according to new rankings from Reputation. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 February 2026

Daily News

Dealer principal Julie Herrera divests 3 Texas dealerships

Austin, Texas sits at the intersection of Texas’ pro‐dealer fundamentals and one of the fastest‐growing, highest‐income metros in the country. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

5 February 2026

The Breakdown

How dealers are showing (not selling) their way to success with personalized customer videos

A video is worth a million words

Anna del Villar, +1

5 February 2026

Daily News

Toyota warns of 2026 price changes, but wants to avoid dealer “confusion”

Rather than trying to get out in front of the market, Andrew Gilleland (with TMNA) said Toyota is watching pricing closely and moving in step with it. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

4 February 2026

Dealer Strategies

David Wyler on blending 80 years of culture after a major acquisition

The deal added 14 new brands to the group’s portfolio (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

4 February 2026

Daily News

Dealership transactions are quicker than ever—yet customer satisfaction is falling

Customers value clarity and confidence as much as convenience, according to new data from CDK Global. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 February 2026

Daily News

Kunes Auto Group expands into 2 new markets with 3 acquisitions

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker, +1

4 February 2026

Podcast Recaps

The great dealer tech collapse: The AI vendors surviving 2026 and who to bet on

Featuring Brian Hoang, CEO of Mia

4 February 2026

Daily News

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter vows to align consumer transparency with dealer profitability

The second-time leader aims to focus on accountability, communication (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

3 February 2026

Daily News

Car buying remains a high priority for U.S. consumers, Transunion says

Nearly 4 in 10 consumers plan to buy a vehicle this year. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 February 2026

Daily News

Automakers disagree on path forward for USMCA renewal

Donald Trump has said he might consider letting the USMCA expire, calling the agreement “irrelevant," and saying that it's more beneficial to Canada. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 February 2026

Daily News

Matt Bowers acquires CDJR dealership from Asbury Automotive Group

CDG News alert ( 1 min. read)

Julie Walker

3 February 2026

Market Pulse

AI search hype vs. dealer reality: What’s worth acting on now

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

3 February 2026

Daily News

Presidio: Auto dealers enjoying new normal of higher profit era, despite Q4 earnings dip

Fixed ops and F&I revenue helped power the increase (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

2 February 2026

Daily News

Affluent shoppers take growing share of new-car sales

“We have a different vehicle buyer today than we had just a few years ago,” Cox Automotive senior economist Charlie Chesbrough said at a recent event. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 February 2026