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AI searches don’t turn a blind eye to dealership websites, expert says

Dealer Strategies

Jan 29, 2026

AI searches don’t turn a blind eye to dealership websites, expert says

GM boss warns Canada’s lower China EV tariffs are a ‘slippery Slope’ — report

Daily News

Jan 29, 2026

GM boss warns Canada’s lower China EV tariffs are a ‘slippery Slope’ — report

Pablo River Partners acquires Hyundai dealership in South Carolina from Dick Smith Automotive

Daily News

Jan 29, 2026

Pablo River Partners acquires Hyundai dealership in South Carolina from Dick Smith Automotive

Chinese automakers have the U.S. market in their crosshairs—here's what it means for dealers

The Breakdown

Jan 29, 2026

Chinese automakers have the U.S. market in their crosshairs—here's what it means for dealers

New Jersey dealer group president battles Scout Motors’ direct sales model

Dealer Strategies

Jan 28, 2026

New Jersey dealer group president battles Scout Motors’ direct sales model

AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group

Daily News

Jan 28, 2026

AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group

Dealership reviews surge in 2025, but communication issues hit sales teams hard

Daily News

Jan 28, 2026

Dealership reviews surge in 2025, but communication issues hit sales teams hard

Ford, GM may step in to keep parts supplier First Brands operating

Daily News

Jan 28, 2026

Ford, GM may step in to keep parts supplier First Brands operating

The end of the M&A lottery: Why earnings quality now outweighs the multiple

Podcast Recaps

Jan 28, 2026

The end of the M&A lottery: Why earnings quality now outweighs the multiple

Dealers, NADA urge Congress to pass PART Act, help curb catalytic converter theft

Dealer Strategies

Jan 27, 2026

Dealers, NADA urge Congress to pass PART Act, help curb catalytic converter theft

V8 engines are making a comeback amid changes to federal policy

Daily News

Jan 27, 2026

V8 engines are making a comeback amid changes to federal policy

Volkswagen’s upcoming U.S. Audi plant might not proceed as tariffs bite

Daily News

Jan 27, 2026

Volkswagen’s upcoming U.S. Audi plant might not proceed as tariffs bite

Ford is recalling over 115,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Daily News

Jan 27, 2026

Ford is recalling over 115,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Giles Automotive enters New Mexico, acquires first Kia dealership

Daily News

Jan 27, 2026

Giles Automotive enters New Mexico, acquires first Kia dealership

The costs of tariff whiplash and where dealers are hedging their bets

Market Pulse

Jan 27, 2026

The costs of tariff whiplash and where dealers are hedging their bets

President Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean auto imports to 25%

Daily News

Jan 27, 2026

President Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean auto imports to 25%

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Dealer Strategies

AI searches don’t turn a blind eye to dealership websites, expert says

A tech survey may have oversimplified results regarding AI traffic (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

29 January 2026

Daily News

GM boss warns Canada’s lower China EV tariffs are a ‘slippery Slope’ — report

The CEO said the move jeopardizes efforts to build a strong industrial base in the region and protect jobs in North America. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 January 2026

Daily News

Pablo River Partners acquires Hyundai dealership in South Carolina from Dick Smith Automotive

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

29 January 2026

The Breakdown

Chinese automakers have the U.S. market in their crosshairs—here's what it means for dealers

The wall will hold... until it doesn’t

Anna del Villar, +1

29 January 2026

Dealer Strategies

New Jersey dealer group president battles Scout Motors’ direct sales model

“It's totally unacceptable for a legacy manufacturer to try and undermine the dealer system,” Laura Perrotta, president of NJ Car, said. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

28 January 2026

Daily News

AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

28 January 2026

Daily News

Dealership reviews surge in 2025, but communication issues hit sales teams hard

"The trust and appreciation within the dealership for salespeople is really diminishing," Widewail CEO Cuyler Owens told CDG News. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

28 January 2026

Daily News

Ford, GM may step in to keep parts supplier First Brands operating

First Brands makes key components for Ford and GM, including windscreen wiper parts for the F-150, Ford’s best-selling pick-up truck. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

28 January 2026

Podcast Recaps

The end of the M&A lottery: Why earnings quality now outweighs the multiple

Featuring George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group

28 January 2026

Dealer Strategies

Dealers, NADA urge Congress to pass PART Act, help curb catalytic converter theft

“...It's not the sexiest issue, but it's an important issue, and it's an expensive issue...,” said Greg York, CEO of Vann York Auto Group. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

27 January 2026

Daily News