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Daily News

Jan 1, 2026

Secret Tricolor recordings expose cover-up attempt, U.S. Senators target Amazon Autos, CDG's year-in-review

Covert recordings reveal depths of Tricolor's auto lending deceit

Daily News

Jan 1, 2026

Covert recordings reveal depths of Tricolor's auto lending deceit

Amazon Autos used car sales draw scrutiny as lawmakers push recall reform

Daily News

Jan 1, 2026

Amazon Autos used car sales draw scrutiny as lawmakers push recall reform

CDG's top 5 auto industry stories of 2025

Daily News

Jan 1, 2026

CDG's top 5 auto industry stories of 2025

Prediction: 2026 will belong to the used car market

Market Pulse

Dec 31, 2025

Prediction: 2026 will belong to the used car market

A rare signal from Tesla suggests underwhelming Q4 performance

Daily News

Dec 31, 2025

A rare signal from Tesla suggests underwhelming Q4 performance

Ford CEO Jim Farley clashes with Sen. Ted Cruz over January hearing

Daily News

Dec 31, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley clashes with Sen. Ted Cruz over January hearing

Nissan pulls the plug on its most affordable new car in the U.S.

Daily News

Dec 31, 2025

Nissan pulls the plug on its most affordable new car in the U.S.

Porsche issues uncommon recall of more than 173K vehicles over rearview cameras

Daily News

Dec 31, 2025

Porsche issues uncommon recall of more than 173K vehicles over rearview cameras

“We 3x'd fixed revenue!” – How dealers are leaning into service for the next cycle

Podcast Recaps

Dec 31, 2025

“We 3x'd fixed revenue!” – How dealers are leaning into service for the next cycle

Tensions boil as Colorado clears path for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales model

Daily News

Dec 30, 2025

Tensions boil as Colorado clears path for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales model

Tariff impact grows for German carmakers as U.S. market tightens

Daily News

Dec 30, 2025

Tariff impact grows for German carmakers as U.S. market tightens

Higher-end vehicles make up majority of discontinued models for 2026

Daily News

Dec 30, 2025

Higher-end vehicles make up majority of discontinued models for 2026

2Autogroup acquires Texas Hyundai store from Bolton Automotive

Daily News

Dec 30, 2025

2Autogroup acquires Texas Hyundai store from Bolton Automotive

Security director for Zeigler Auto Group warns of growing dealership fraud risks

Dealer Strategies

Dec 29, 2025

Security director for Zeigler Auto Group warns of growing dealership fraud risks

Dealers face year-end inventory glut as 2024/2025 models pile up

Daily News

Dec 29, 2025

Dealers face year-end inventory glut as 2024/2025 models pile up

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Daily News

Secret Tricolor recordings expose cover-up attempt, U.S. Senators target Amazon Autos, CDG's year-in-review

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Anna del Villar, +2

1 January 2026

Daily News

Covert recordings reveal depths of Tricolor's auto lending deceit

Several key Tricolor executives, including former CEO Daniel Chu, are accused of engaging in "systemic fraud" over roughly seven years. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

1 January 2026

Daily News

Amazon Autos used car sales draw scrutiny as lawmakers push recall reform

The senators' letter targets a perceived gap between Amazon's marketing and what shoppers actually see on the listings. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 January 2026

Daily News

CDG's top 5 auto industry stories of 2025

A year-in-review (5 min. read)

Anna del Villar

1 January 2026

Market Pulse

Prediction: 2026 will belong to the used car market

Here's why...

Anna del Villar

31 December 2025

Daily News

A rare signal from Tesla suggests underwhelming Q4 performance

While Tesla’s stock hit record highs this month, buoyed by enthusiasm for its planned robotaxi network, its core EV business has stumbled. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

31 December 2025

Daily News

Ford CEO Jim Farley clashes with Sen. Ted Cruz over January hearing

Farley informed Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz via that letter that he has a scheduling conflict on the day of the hearing. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 December 2025

Daily News

Nissan pulls the plug on its most affordable new car in the U.S.

For many buyers, a lightly used vehicle with better features, stronger brand perception, and similar monthly payments made more sense than a brand-new base Versa. (2 min read)

Marcus Amick

31 December 2025

Daily News

Porsche issues uncommon recall of more than 173K vehicles over rearview cameras

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

31 December 2025

Podcast Recaps

“We 3x'd fixed revenue!” – How dealers are leaning into service for the next cycle

Featuring Nathan Shaver, Managing Partner at Shaver Auto Group

31 December 2025

Daily News

Tensions boil as Colorado clears path for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales model

Currently, Scout Motors is being sued in California and Florida on the grounds that its intended distribution model violates state franchise laws. (5 min. read)

Anna del Villar

30 December 2025

Daily News

Tariff impact grows for German carmakers as U.S. market tightens

“15% tariff on every exported vehicle will result in billions of dollars in additional costs for us when exporting vehicles to the United States,” said Jürgen Mindel, a spokesperson for the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 December 2025

Daily News

Higher-end vehicles make up majority of discontinued models for 2026

Many automakers are retreating from broad “premium for premium’s sake” models, and instead promising much more “affordable” vehicles. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 December 2025

Daily News

2Autogroup acquires Texas Hyundai store from Bolton Automotive

CDG News alerts (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

30 December 2025

Dealer Strategies

Security director for Zeigler Auto Group warns of growing dealership fraud risks

“Not a day goes by that I don't see a fraud trying to come through Zeigler Auto Group,” said Karianne Thomas. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

29 December 2025

Daily News

Dealers face year-end inventory glut as 2024/2025 models pile up

“If dealers are struggling to move an older, leftover 2024 or 2025 model, it can be an opportunity for buyers who want new car peace of mind and warranty coverage at a reduced price,” said iSeeCars executive analyst Karl Brauer. (3 min read)

Marcus Amick

29 December 2025