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Why dealers are losing 70% of trade-ins—and how they’re fighting back

Why dealers are losing 70% of trade-ins—and how they’re fighting back

Featuring Brian Kramer, EVP of Dealer Growth and Success at Cars Commerce

Certified pre-owned car sales expected to slide as inventory tightens

Certified pre-owned car sales expected to slide as inventory tightens

Retailers sold 1.4 million used cars last month, in line with November volumes. (2 min. read)

Colin Velez
Colin Velez
The BreakdownThe Breakdown
Today's most underrated car brand shows no signs of slowing down

Today's most underrated car brand shows no signs of slowing down

Zoom-zooming ahead

Anna del Villar
Car Dealership Guy
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Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024

Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024

Here are the winners and losers. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
Carvana gets called out, Mazda sticks to gas engines, Hertz offers renters EV deals

Carvana gets called out, Mazda sticks to gas engines, Hertz offers renters EV deals

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Making the Honda Nissan merger work will be a heavy lift

Making the Honda Nissan merger work will be a heavy lift

Industry analysts are divided on whether the Honda Nissan merger will be a lifeline or a liability. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
Hyundai makes progress on solid-state batteries but challenges remain

Hyundai makes progress on solid-state batteries but challenges remain

Hyundai could begin testing prototypes in real-world conditions as early as 2025. (3 min. read)

Colin Velez
Colin Velez
Honda / Nissan formally start merger talks, auto industry nears “breaking point,” used car sales surge

Honda / Nissan formally start merger talks, auto industry nears “breaking point,” used car sales surge

Go deeper (5 min. read)

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From the stock market to the car market: Lessons on scaling a 13-rooftop auto group

From the stock market to the car market: Lessons on scaling a 13-rooftop auto group

Featuring Taseer Badar, Chairman and CEO of ZT Corporate

The BreakdownThe Breakdown
7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

Straight from the showroom floor

Anna del Villar
Car Dealership Guy
Anna del Villar, +1
Buyers turn to smaller cars as new vehicle prices stay elevated

Buyers turn to smaller cars as new vehicle prices stay elevated

Buying a large SUV or pickup has become more expensive, leading many buyers to opt for smaller vehicles. (1 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
Honda, Nissan formally begin talks for possible $58B merger

Honda, Nissan formally begin talks for possible $58B merger

Mergers in the auto industry are nothing new, but often times, automakers have difficulty aligning synergies. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
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