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81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

Daily News

May 14, 2026

81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

Daily News

May 14, 2026

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

Daily News

May 14, 2026

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

Op-Ed: Auto brokers are undermining MAAP compliance with a dangerous double standard

Opinion

May 14, 2026

Op-Ed: Auto brokers are undermining MAAP compliance with a dangerous double standard

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

Daily News

May 14, 2026

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Daily News

May 14, 2026

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

Daily News

May 13, 2026

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Daily News

May 13, 2026

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

Daily News

May 13, 2026

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

Daily News

May 13, 2026

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

Daily News

May 13, 2026

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

Why this senator is planning to ban Chinese cars (and how it might save America)

Podcast Recaps

May 13, 2026

Why this senator is planning to ban Chinese cars (and how it might save America)

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

Daily News

May 12, 2026

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

Daily News

May 12, 2026

April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

Daily News

May 12, 2026

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

Daily News

May 12, 2026

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

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81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

These are the findings of the Santander US Paths to Prosperity 2026 Q1 study. (3 min. read)

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

For every $1 collected in premiums in 2024, insurers paid out an average of 62 cents in claims, according to the study. (4 min. read)

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

This reflects a push to strengthen the parent company’s profitability and diversify its revenue streams. (3 min. read)

Op-Ed: Auto brokers are undermining MAAP compliance with a dangerous double standard

Op-Ed: Auto brokers are undermining MAAP compliance with a dangerous double standard

This article was contributed by Andrew Wright, Managing Partner of Vinart Dealerships. (4 min. read)

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

These are suggestions from Darren Spenst, founder and CEO of The Laundry Guy. (3 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Honda to bring first new hybrids to market within next two years. (3 min. read)

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

Inflation concerns could impact underwriting. (3 min. read)

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Dealers’ share of wholesale sales fell from 53% to 48% over the past year. (3 min. read)

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

U.S. momentum offers dealers hope. (3 min. read)

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Why this senator is planning to ban Chinese cars (and how it might save America)

Why this senator is planning to ban Chinese cars (and how it might save America)

Featuring Sen. Bernie Moreno

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

Dealer tops Pied Piper study for fifth straight year. (3 min. read)

April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

Prices rose 0.7% in April from March, well above the long-term average of 0.3%. (3 min. read)

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

Expanded partnerships could help Stellantis accelerate product development, lower costs and improve factory utilization. (3 min. read)

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

Hybrid demand soars in CarGurus report (3 min. read)