Market Pulse

Auto industry responds to FTC warning letters on pricing practices

The agency did not identify any of the 97 dealer groups. (5 min. read)

U.S. auto groups press Trump to keep Chinese automakers out

In the letter, five groups representing automakers, dealers, and parts manufacturers raised concerns about the growing global expansion of Chinese car companies. (3 min. read)

DOJ sues California over vehicle emissions rules amid EV debate

The DOJ’s lawsuit, filed March 12, follows a move by the administration last summer that blocked California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

Volvo recalls EX30 and EX30CC vehicles over seat belt warning chime issue

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Mitsubishi stays the course on Momentum 2030 with refreshed 2026 Outlander PHEV

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Inside what the FTC is telling 97 dealer groups to audit

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. (3 min. read)

16 March 2026

Dealer Strategies

The $50 oil change strategy driving customer-pay ROs at Bob Rohrman Toyota

"It's $50 bucks; trademark pending...," GM Zac Kinch told Daily Dealer Live host Sam D'Arc. (3 min. read)

New-vehicle prices rise 3.4% in February as sales rebound, says Kelley Blue Book

"What we’re seeing now looks more like normalization than a new pricing problem," said Erin Keating, executive analyst with Cox Automotive.

Honda scraps three EV launches as $15.7b hit pushes company to first annual loss

The three scrapped vehicles include the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX. (3 min. read)

Stone’s Auto Group acquires 2 dealerships in Wyoming resort town

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

The Weekly

Stellantis sues Iowa dealership, Toyota eyes $8.3B chipmaker acquisition, Art Moehn Auto expands used-car playbook

Plus, a look at CDG's coverage of GM's latest recall

14 March 2026

Dealer Strategies

Rising transport fraud puts dealer inventory at risk, Auto Hauler Exchange says

"Make sure you have your checks and balances in place...because it is everywhere," said Frank Zombo, VP of sales at Auto Hauler Exchange. (3 min. read)

13 March 2026

Podcast Recaps

"Dealers are chasing leads too late!" – Why predicting buyers is the next dealer edge

Featuring Mo Zahabi, AVP of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive

13 March 2026

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

12 March 2026

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.