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Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

Dealer Strategies

Mar 31, 2026

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

How dealers can end lot theft forever (and save on insurance premiums)

Podcast Recaps

Mar 31, 2026

How dealers can end lot theft forever (and save on insurance premiums)

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

Ed Morse Automotive Group to buy first Porsche dealership in Iowa

Dealer Strategies

Mar 30, 2026

The 'Moneyball' system behind Sherwood Ford’s fixed ops growth

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

Designing the dealership of the future (and the 5-year dealer playbook)

Podcast Recaps

Mar 29, 2026

Designing the dealership of the future (and the 5-year dealer playbook)

Nowling on Amazon Autos, Ford recalls 250K+ SUVs, Cox Automotive and VINCUE address terminated data agreement

The Weekly

Mar 28, 2026

Nowling on Amazon Autos, Ford recalls 250K+ SUVs, Cox Automotive and VINCUE address terminated data agreement

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Daily News

Mar 26, 2026

Penske Automotive Group sells Lexus dealership to McGee Automotive Family

The Breakdown

Mar 26, 2026

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Dealer Strategies

Mar 26, 2026

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

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

Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

The CNCDA first filed its lawsuit in April 2024, and the manufacturers filed motions to dismiss. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

31 March 2026

Dealer Strategies

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

"I think, as dealers, [we] need to know, are we visible? And if we're not, how do we become visible?" said Mike Yates, general manager at BMW of Bridgewater. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

31 March 2026

Daily News

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Production at the Flint plant will increase from five to six days a week in June. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 March 2026

Daily News

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

The alleged scheme called “double flooring” involved multiple lenders unknowingly financing the same vehicles. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 March 2026

Podcast Recaps

How dealers can end lot theft forever (and save on insurance premiums)

Featuring Damian Arras, General Sales Manager at Credit Union Auto Sales, and Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer of Titan Secure

31 March 2026

Daily News

Ed Morse Automotive Group to buy first Porsche dealership in Iowa

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

30 March 2026

Dealer Strategies

The 'Moneyball' system behind Sherwood Ford’s fixed ops growth

Damon Egan didn't chase more ROs: He built a roster, hired a videographer, and changed how his team uses data, all in real time. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

30 March 2026

Daily News

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

The 2026 RAV4 is currently available only with electrified powertrains, and dealers are still awaiting the arrival of the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 March 2026

Daily News

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

It will operate as the central shop where the modular two-door, two-passenger pickups will be wrapped in custom colors and finishes chosen by customers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 March 2026

Podcast Recaps

Designing the dealership of the future (and the 5-year dealer playbook)

Featuring Chris Walsh, President and Acting CEO at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company

29 March 2026

The Weekly

Nowling on Amazon Autos, Ford recalls 250K+ SUVs, Cox Automotive and VINCUE address terminated data agreement

Plus, what dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

28 March 2026

Daily News

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

New-vehicle retail sales are projected to reach 1,120,601, down 13.3% from March 2025 but up 14.3% from February 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 March 2026

Daily News

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Hyundai currently sells 25 models in North America, including 20 in the U.S., led by the Tucson, the brand’s best-selling vehicle across all major markets. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 March 2026

Daily News

Penske Automotive Group sells Lexus dealership to McGee Automotive Family

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 March 2026

The Breakdown

Unraveling the trends defining 2026's buy-sell market

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker, +1

26 March 2026

Dealer Strategies

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Adam Crowell and Barrett Beatty joined Daily Dealer Live to discuss what recent warning letters mean and what dealers should do about them. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

26 March 2026