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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

May 6, 2026

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

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

How Jason Graciano turned White Plains Honda's lease returns, service drive into a CPO machine

Dealer Strategies

May 4, 2026

How Jason Graciano turned White Plains Honda's lease returns, service drive into a CPO machine

Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

Daily News

May 4, 2026

Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

Daily News

May 4, 2026

German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

14 Calif. Volkswagen dealers file protests to state’s New Motor Vehicle Board

Daily News

May 4, 2026

14 Calif. Volkswagen dealers file protests to state’s New Motor Vehicle Board

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz dealership from Group 1 Automotive

Daily News

May 4, 2026

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz dealership from Group 1 Automotive

Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

Daily News

May 3, 2026

Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

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.

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.

Daily News

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

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

Richard Greene

7 May 2026

Daily News

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

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

Marcus Amick

7 May 2026

Daily News

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)

Marcus Amick

7 May 2026

Daily News

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

7 May 2026

Daily News

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

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

7 May 2026

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)

Julie Walker

6 May 2026

Daily News

New-vehicle sales dive in April

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

Richard Greene

6 May 2026

Daily News

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)

Marcus Amick

6 May 2026

Daily News

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)

Marcus Amick

6 May 2026

Daily News

New-vehicle prices surge from impact of tariffs

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

Richard Greene

6 May 2026

Dealer Strategies

How Jason Graciano turned White Plains Honda's lease returns, service drive into a CPO machine

The store scraped 70 used cars out of the service drive in April. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

4 May 2026

Daily News

Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

The EV6 price move comes as Kia and other EV makers work to offset demand challenges following the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 May 2026

Daily News

German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

Volkswagen Group, which includes Audi and Porsche, absorbed a 4-billion-euro ($4.7 billion) hit in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 May 2026

Daily News

14 Calif. Volkswagen dealers file protests to state’s New Motor Vehicle Board

The complaints regarding the automaker’s direct-to-customer Scout sales could have legal ramifications. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

4 May 2026

Daily News

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz dealership from Group 1 Automotive

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

4 May 2026

Daily News

Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

While employee pricing sounds appealing, some dealers say the timing is tough for those who’ve done the right thing. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 May 2026