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Penske Automotive signs deal to acquire 2 Lexus dealerships in Florida

Daily News

Jan 26, 2026

Penske Automotive signs deal to acquire 2 Lexus dealerships in Florida

January U.S. new vehicle sales poised to drop in line with seasonal norms

Daily News

Jan 26, 2026

January U.S. new vehicle sales poised to drop in line with seasonal norms

Rivian backs ballot measure to expand direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington

Daily News

Jan 26, 2026

Rivian backs ballot measure to expand direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington

DOJ pulls back on criminal cases tied to emissions defeat devices

Daily News

Jan 26, 2026

DOJ pulls back on criminal cases tied to emissions defeat devices

Gee Automotive Cos. announces pending blockbuster 16-store acquisition in Arizona, California

Daily News

Jan 26, 2026

Gee Automotive Cos. announces pending blockbuster 16-store acquisition in Arizona, California

One dealer's succession-related regret, Canada reveals Chinese EV tariff deal, Dealers launch lawsuit against Ford

The Weekly

Jan 24, 2026

One dealer's succession-related regret, Canada reveals Chinese EV tariff deal, Dealers launch lawsuit against Ford

Mia Labs raises $20M in fresh capital as dealers seek powerful AI platforms

Daily News

Jan 23, 2026

Mia Labs raises $20M in fresh capital as dealers seek powerful AI platforms

Nationwide dealer lawsuit against Ford claims EV warranty reimbursements are way too low

Daily News

Jan 23, 2026

Nationwide dealer lawsuit against Ford claims EV warranty reimbursements are way too low

Toyota, Honda lead chip supply alliance as automakers brace for next shortage

Daily News

Jan 23, 2026

Toyota, Honda lead chip supply alliance as automakers brace for next shortage

250 million car shoppers: How dealers are turning big data into a secret weapon

Podcast Recaps

Jan 23, 2026

250 million car shoppers: How dealers are turning big data into a secret weapon

Volkswagen's board shakeup could save the automaker over $1 billion

Daily News

Jan 23, 2026

Volkswagen's board shakeup could save the automaker over $1 billion

NHTSA opens recall query into about 600K General Motors vehicles

Daily News

Jan 23, 2026

NHTSA opens recall query into about 600K General Motors vehicles

How Don Johnson Auto Group leverages an ‘entrepreneurial operating system’ to improve performance

Dealer Strategies

Jan 22, 2026

How Don Johnson Auto Group leverages an ‘entrepreneurial operating system’ to improve performance

More than 8.6 million vehicles recalled in Q4 2025 — report

Daily News

Jan 22, 2026

More than 8.6 million vehicles recalled in Q4 2025 — report

Lester Glenn Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey

Daily News

Jan 22, 2026

Lester Glenn Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey

Auto financing hysteria vs reality: 3 trends every dealer should understand

The Breakdown

Jan 22, 2026

Auto financing hysteria vs reality: 3 trends every dealer should understand

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Daily News

Penske Automotive signs deal to acquire 2 Lexus dealerships in Florida

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 January 2026

Daily News

January U.S. new vehicle sales poised to drop in line with seasonal norms

New-vehicle retail sales are expected to decrease 3.7% year-over-year this January, according to J.D. Power. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 January 2026

Daily News

Rivian backs ballot measure to expand direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington

To qualify for the ballot, the measure must gather at least 308,911 voter signatures by early July to submit to the secretary of state’s office. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 January 2026

Daily News

DOJ pulls back on criminal cases tied to emissions defeat devices

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined the department’s legal stance, in a recent memo. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 January 2026

Daily News

Gee Automotive Cos. announces pending blockbuster 16-store acquisition in Arizona, California

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 January 2026

The Weekly

One dealer's succession-related regret, Canada reveals Chinese EV tariff deal, Dealers launch lawsuit against Ford

Plus, details on the NHTSA's query into ~600K GM vehicles

24 January 2026

Daily News

Mia Labs raises $20M in fresh capital as dealers seek powerful AI platforms

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

23 January 2026

Daily News

Nationwide dealer lawsuit against Ford claims EV warranty reimbursements are way too low

Warranty reimbursement is a core lever in fixed-ops profitability and dealership cash flow. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

23 January 2026

Daily News

Toyota, Honda lead chip supply alliance as automakers brace for next shortage

Semiconductor shortages have become a major concern for automakers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

23 January 2026

Podcast Recaps

250 million car shoppers: How dealers are turning big data into a secret weapon

Featuring Brian MacDonald, CEO & President of CDK Global

23 January 2026

Daily News

Volkswagen's board shakeup could save the automaker over $1 billion

The moves aim to streamline management. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

23 January 2026

Daily News

NHTSA opens recall query into about 600K General Motors vehicles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

23 January 2026

Dealer Strategies

How Don Johnson Auto Group leverages an ‘entrepreneurial operating system’ to improve performance

The group’s employee turnover rate became “a fraction of what the industry stands for,” said operator Josh Johnson. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

22 January 2026

Daily News

More than 8.6 million vehicles recalled in Q4 2025 — report

Tech-related and electrical issues were the root of most recalls in Q4 2025, followed by powertrain, engine, and visibility-related defects, according to BizzyCar. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

22 January 2026

Daily News

Lester Glenn Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

22 January 2026

The Breakdown

Auto financing hysteria vs reality: 3 trends every dealer should understand

And what they signal for the future

Anna del Villar, +1

22 January 2026