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EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

Daily News

May 8, 2026

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

Daily News

May 8, 2026

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Daily News

May 8, 2026

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

Daily News

May 8, 2026

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

Daily News

May 8, 2026

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

The $12,000/mo transportation leak almost every dealer ignores

Podcast Recaps

May 8, 2026

The $12,000/mo transportation leak almost every dealer ignores

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Daily News

May 7, 2026

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

Daily News

May 7, 2026

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

Daily News

May 7, 2026

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

Daily News

May 7, 2026

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

Daily News

May 7, 2026

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

Dealer Strategies

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May 6, 2026

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

New-vehicle sales dive in April

Daily News

May 6, 2026

New-vehicle sales dive in April

Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

Daily News

May 6, 2026

Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

Daily News

May 6, 2026

EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

New-vehicle prices surge from impact of tariffs

Daily News

May 6, 2026

New-vehicle prices surge from impact of tariffs

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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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.

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

Conversion rates remain above 60%. (3 min. read)

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

The collaboration will allow Hertz to list its roughly 8,000 “Hertz Certified” vehicles on a “trusted platform." (4 min. read)

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Nearly 86 million Americans—roughly one in four—carry outstanding auto loan or lease debt. (3 min. read)

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

The $12,000/mo transportation leak almost every dealer ignores

The $12,000/mo transportation leak almost every dealer ignores

Featuring Todd Hatch, service director at Palm Springs Nissan, and Malcolm Richardson, senior automotive account manager at Uber for Business

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Understanding the proper marketing strategy holds the key. (3 min. read)

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

Dealer ad spending rose 0.4% from 2024 to 2025. (3 min. read)

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

BMW’s ability to maintain guidance despite tariff threats and softer global demand could help provide stability for its dealer body. (3 min. read)

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

Dealer Strategies

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

Fixed ops gross climbed from $150,000 to a projected $185,000 in a month. (3 min. read)

New-vehicle sales dive in April

New-vehicle sales dive in April

Annual pace falls below 16M. (2 min. read)

Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

Connected vehicles, telematics, APIs, and cloud systems were exploited in 67% of incidents. (3 min. read)

EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

Escalating tariff tensions could directly impact pricing and availability of European vehicles, particularly in the luxury segment. (3 min. read)

New-vehicle prices surge from impact of tariffs

New-vehicle prices surge from impact of tariffs

Destination fees continue to spike. (3 min. read)