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How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Dealer Strategies

May 26, 2026

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Daily News

May 26, 2026

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

Market Pulse

May 26, 2026

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

Dealer Strategies

May 26, 2026

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Sedans gain fresh appeal as OEMs reconsider the affordable car segment

Daily News

May 25, 2026

Sedans gain fresh appeal as OEMs reconsider the affordable car segment

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

The Breakdown

May 24, 2026

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint + Ed Morse details marketing campaign

The Weekly

May 23, 2026

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint + Ed Morse details marketing campaign

First (publicly known) AI agent-to-AI agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City

Dealer Strategies

May 22, 2026

First (publicly known) AI agent-to-AI agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City

Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold

Daily News

May 22, 2026

Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold

IRS: $2.6B claimed under new auto loan interest deduction

Daily News

May 22, 2026

IRS: $2.6B claimed under new auto loan interest deduction

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.

Dealer Strategies

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

One rule they aim to follow: Promote from within. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 May 2026

Daily News

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

The recall was issued after debris was discovered inside the engines of certain Toyota pickup trucks. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 May 2026

Daily News

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Two surveys show factors impacting results. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

26 May 2026

Daily News

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

After a brief slowdown in early Q1, dealerships saw a 34.5% jump in traffic from AI chat sources in March 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 May 2026

Daily News

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 May 2026

Market Pulse

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

26 May 2026

Dealer Strategies

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

San Diego dealer Manny Sedano now owns five dealerships. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 May 2026

Daily News

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Vendors in this space are arguing that franchised dealers don't need to out-invest Carvana or CarMax as much as they just need to show up online the same way. (4 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy

26 May 2026

Daily News

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Poor freight execution can slow repairs, extend vehicle turnaround times, etc. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 May 2026

Daily News

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Owner perceptions of dependability are increasingly shaped by technology performance and software issues. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 May 2026

Daily News

Sedans gain fresh appeal as OEMs reconsider the affordable car segment

U.S. sales for that segment reached nearly 1.5 million units in 2025. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

25 May 2026

The Breakdown

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

Plus, a word from Hyundai re: dealer claims

Julie Walker, +1

24 May 2026

The Weekly

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint + Ed Morse details marketing campaign

A look at this week's top stories.

23 May 2026

Dealer Strategies

First (publicly known) AI agent-to-AI agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City

All thanks to a human named Chris Hudson, a general manager that likes to tinker with AI. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

22 May 2026

Daily News

Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold

Used EV sales reached 42,080 units in April, up 16.7% year over year. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

22 May 2026

Daily News

IRS: $2.6B claimed under new auto loan interest deduction

“I am proud to have spearheaded the auto loan interest tax deduction to allow hardworking Ohioans to afford American-made vehicles,” said U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH).

Richard Greene

22 May 2026