Market Pulse

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

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Porsche tops dealer service rankings as satisfaction scores climb

The average overall customer satisfaction score for dealer service is 868, compared with 865 in 2025.

O’Steen Automotive Group buys Georgia dealership selling Volvo, Acura

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Stellantis sues Iowa dealership over $12M loan scheme, layoffs follow

The automaker claims the dealership engaged in what’s known as “double flooring,” by securing financing on the same vehicles from multiple lenders. ( 3 min. read)

The Breakdown

Three ways dealers are winning the war on third-party ad spend

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Car Dealership Guy, +1

Rising gas prices may renew EV interest, though high costs could limit sales

“Because gasoline prices only began rising sharply late in the week, the shift in shopper behavior is likely still in its early stages,” said Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell. (3 min. read)

Starboard urges new CarMax CEO to cut costs, streamline digital sales

The firm said CarMax has a strong business model, but that weak execution in key areas has limited its performance. (3 min. read)

Lucid rolls out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to Gravity owners via free OTA update

"Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are two of the most sought-after features by our customers," said Emad Dlala, SVP of Engineering and Software at Lucid. (3 min. read)

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Dealer Strategies

No more excuses: How Art Moehn Auto Group is rethinking its used-car acquisitions

"A car deal is a car deal. It should always be like that,” said Charlie Spradlin, sales director at Art Moehn Auto Group. (4 min. read)

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Volkswagen and Porsche profits tumble as tariffs, uncertainty cloud 2026 outlook

Porsche’s operating profit plunged 98% to 90 million euros ($105 million) in 2025, while its margin collapsed to 0.3%, down from 14.5% in 2024 and 18% in its IPO year. (3 min. read)

Calif. judge clears path for dealer association lawsuit over Sony Honda EV sales

Monday’s ruling comes about one week after two VW dealers, on behalf of their dealerships, filed a class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout for selling directly to consumers. (3 min. read)

Podcast Recaps

"Outcome is income!" – Process, accountability, and the one change adding millions in annual profit

Featuring John Hiester, Dealer Principal at John Hiester Automotive Group

Ross Downing Auto Group enters Alabama

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Generation Auto Group expands New Jersey footprint

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