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Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

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Jun 30, 2026

Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 30, 2026

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

Market Pulse

Jun 30, 2026

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

Insights & Trends

Jun 30, 2026

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Daily News

Jun 30, 2026

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

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Jun 29, 2026

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

Andre Willis acquires first franchised dealership

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

Andre Willis acquires first franchised dealership

Young Automotive Group adds Nissan to portfolio, expands Utah footprint

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

Young Automotive Group adds Nissan to portfolio, expands Utah footprint

June auto sales strength masks wavering retail demand as incentives climb

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

June auto sales strength masks wavering retail demand as incentives climb

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

Volkswagen considers historic restructuring as market pressures intensify

Daily News

Jun 29, 2026

Volkswagen considers historic restructuring as market pressures intensify

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Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

Dealer Strategies

Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

“We’ve completely changed what we do and how we do it," said Service Director Damon Egan. (4 min. read)

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Dealer Strategies

CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers

Thomas' comments follow recent policy developments, including restrictions on Chinese-connected automakers such as Polestar. (3 min. read)

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

Auto loan refinancing surges as lower rates help consumers cut monthly payments

In Q1, about 111,000 vehicle owners refinanced their auto loans as refinancing rates fell below those for new-vehicle purchases. (3 min. read)

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

Volkswagen's restructuring plans face high-stakes battle over union and political power

"At some point, everyone has to realize that ‌a major transformation must be carried out to ensure the survival of this company," said Ulrich Hocker, president of shareholder lobby group DSW. (3 min. read)

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

1H 2026: OEM sales standings (plus, how dealers are taking back control)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

Insights & Trends

The invisible problem: Why dealers are losing leads (and where they’re going)

On average, roughly 20% of CRM leads (or one in five shoppers) end up purchasing elsewhere. (4 min. read)

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D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Nation’s largest consumer leasing company celebrates 50 years (4 min. read)

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

CARFAX notes hybrids, EVs lead price spike (2 min. read)

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Toyota sales fall again as Iran conflict and regional demand challenges weigh

Sales in the U.S., Toyota's largest market, slipped 0.6% year over year but remained relatively stable at 238,800 vehicles. (3 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

Insights & Trends

Car Dealership Guy founder Yossi J. Levi launches CDG Ventures, opens platform to dealers and accredited investors

The platform allows accredited investors to receive invitations to opportunities sourced through Yossi J. Levi's broader network across automotive, technology, and commerce. (3 min. read)

Andre Willis acquires first franchised dealership

Andre Willis acquires first franchised dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Young Automotive Group adds Nissan to portfolio, expands Utah footprint

Young Automotive Group adds Nissan to portfolio, expands Utah footprint

CDG News alert (1 min.)

June auto sales strength masks wavering retail demand as incentives climb

June auto sales strength masks wavering retail demand as incentives climb

New-vehicle retail sales for June are projected to reach 1,114,700 units, up 2.7% year over year. (3 min. read)

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

56% pay cash for aged vehicles, according to Cox study (4 min. read)

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

Average new-vehicle price hits $50,900 (4 min. read)

Volkswagen considers historic restructuring as market pressures intensify

Volkswagen considers historic restructuring as market pressures intensify

The reported closures include plants in Hanover, Zwickau and Emden, along with Audi's Neckarsulm facility. (3 min. read)