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Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

Daily News

Dec 8, 2025

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

76% of U.S. dealers plan to increase AI spending in the coming year – survey

Daily News

Dec 8, 2025

76% of U.S. dealers plan to increase AI spending in the coming year – survey

Nissan expands tech partnerships while adjusting production to offset tariffs

Daily News

Dec 8, 2025

Nissan expands tech partnerships while adjusting production to offset tariffs

Stellantis issues two separate recalls covering over 74K Ram pickups

Daily News

Dec 8, 2025

Stellantis issues two separate recalls covering over 74K Ram pickups

The human skill the industry lost — and how great dealers are scaling it to 10K+ leads daily

Podcast Recaps

Dec 6, 2025

The human skill the industry lost — and how great dealers are scaling it to 10K+ leads daily

Stellantis blasts LA influencers for Recon stunt, 700Credit data breach exposes SSNs, Toyota and Kia defy weak sales month

The Weekly

Dec 6, 2025

Stellantis blasts LA influencers for Recon stunt, 700Credit data breach exposes SSNs, Toyota and Kia defy weak sales month

Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

Daily News

Dec 5, 2025

Subaru leads Consumer Reports’ 2026 brand rankings, Tesla cracks the top 10

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Podcast Recaps

Dec 5, 2025

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

Daily News

Dec 4, 2025

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

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

Wholesale used car prices edge higher in November as depreciation levels out

The luxury and EV segments saw the largest price increases during the month, while heightened sales conversion indicated a slight strengthening of overall demand. (4 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

8 December 2025

Daily News

76% of U.S. dealers plan to increase AI spending in the coming year – survey

“Dealerships can no longer absorb process inefficiencies,” said Spyne co-founder and CEO Sanjay Kumar Varnwal. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 December 2025

Daily News

Nissan expands tech partnerships while adjusting production to offset tariffs

“If you want to be relevant, you will need to cooperate with someone. If you want economies of scale faster or share entry tickets faster, you have to partner,” said Nissan CFO Jérémie Papin. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 December 2025

Daily News

Stellantis issues two separate recalls covering over 74K Ram pickups

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

8 December 2025

Podcast Recaps

The human skill the industry lost — and how great dealers are scaling it to 10K+ leads daily

Featuring Jeremy Nowling, Rohrman Auto Group, and Matt Muilenburg, Impel

6 December 2025

The Weekly

Stellantis blasts LA influencers for Recon stunt, 700Credit data breach exposes SSNs, Toyota and Kia defy weak sales month

Plus, an update on Carvana's latest CDJR acquisition

Ash Savage

6 December 2025

Daily News

Limited OEM data access tops list of auto technician frustrations in new industry survey

68% of auto technicians surveyed by TOPDON US cited a need for more in-depth, OEM-level diagnostics and coverage. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 December 2025

Daily News

From Hemi comeback to hybrid push: Stellantis rewrites U.S. powertrain plan

"We truly believe that hybrid is going to be one of the favorite powertrains in the U.S.," said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 December 2025

Daily News

Ford is recalling more than 100K Escape SUVs over faulty liftgate hinges

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

5 December 2025

Daily News

Subaru leads Consumer Reports’ 2026 brand rankings, Tesla cracks the top 10

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

5 December 2025

Podcast Recaps

“Retail is detail!”—Why Todd Blue returned to luxury retail and the model he’s building now

Featuring Todd Blue, Dealer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona and CEO of LAPIS

5 December 2025

Daily News

Exclusive: Carvana expands to Atlanta by scooping up fourth CDJR franchise

The acquisition marks Carvana's fourth CDJR store and its entry into a new region. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

4 December 2025

Daily News

Dealer sentiment sinks to yearly low in Q4 Cox Auto report

“Persistent economic uncertainty and fading consumer confidence are weighing on sentiment,” said Mark Strand, deputy chief economist at Cox Auto in a statement. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

President Trump guts fuel economy targets, promising cheaper cars

"We're officially terminating Joe Biden's ridiculously burdensome, horrible, actually, CAFE standards that impose expensive restrictions,” the President said during a press conference on Wednesday. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

Toyota, Kia buck a down month for U.S. car sales as EV deliveries crater

Here are the winners and losers in November. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 December 2025

Daily News

Carter Myers Automotive purchases Toyota, Hyundai franchises in Maryland

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

4 December 2025