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"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Podcast Recaps

May 29, 2026

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Daily News

May 29, 2026

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

Daily News

May 29, 2026

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

Daily News

May 29, 2026

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

Daily News

May 27, 2026

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

Daily News

May 27, 2026

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

Podcast Recaps

May 27, 2026

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Dealer Strategies

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May 26, 2026

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Daily News

May 26, 2026

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

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.

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Featuring Ben Atkinson, VP of Auto Lending at Upstart, and Evan Driscoll, General Sales Manager at Audi Jacksonville

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Employees’ posts could create liability issues. (4 min. read)

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

The lawsuit claims former owner Casey Jackson provided misleading financial documents. (3 min. read)

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Average new loan amounts approached $44,000. (3 min. read)

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Impact will be short-lived, with lease penetrations dropping. (3 min. read)

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Volvo’s approval highlights the growing complexity surrounding connected vehicle regulations. (3 min. read)

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

The Ridgeline no longer meets upcoming emissions regulations. (3 min. read)

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

All models increased by $870 on average. (2 min. read)

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

Featuring Marcello Sciarrino, Co-Owner at Island Auto Group

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Dealer Strategies

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

One rule they aim to follow: Promote from within. (3 min. read)

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

The recall was issued after debris was discovered inside the engines of certain Toyota pickup trucks. (3 min. read)

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Two surveys show factors impacting results. (3 min. read)

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

After a brief slowdown in early Q1, dealerships saw a 34.5% jump in traffic from AI chat sources in March 2026. (3 min. read)

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)