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Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

Market Pulse

Nov 11, 2025

Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

Ohio dealer flags major discrepancies in wholesale vehicle condition reports

Dealer Strategies

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Nov 10, 2025

Ohio dealer flags major discrepancies in wholesale vehicle condition reports

Honda trims profit outlook as tariffs and Nexperia fallout disrupt production

Daily News

Nov 10, 2025

Honda trims profit outlook as tariffs and Nexperia fallout disrupt production

Post-credit slump hits EV sales—but lease returns could drive new demand

Daily News

Nov 10, 2025

Post-credit slump hits EV sales—but lease returns could drive new demand

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

Daily News

Nov 10, 2025

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

Daily News

Nov 10, 2025

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

Szott Auto Group's data discipline, Stellantis confirms Ram SUV, Van Horn Auto's AI-powered BDC playbook

The Weekly

Nov 8, 2025

Szott Auto Group's data discipline, Stellantis confirms Ram SUV, Van Horn Auto's AI-powered BDC playbook

The new auto arms race: How dealers are turning vehicle data into loyalty and cash flow

Podcast Recaps

Nov 8, 2025

The new auto arms race: How dealers are turning vehicle data into loyalty and cash flow

How one Subaru store turned AI appraisals into 30 extra car sales a month

Dealer Strategies

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Nov 7, 2025

How one Subaru store turned AI appraisals into 30 extra car sales a month

Tariffs triggered early buying decisions for more than a third of shoppers — J.D. Power

Daily News

Nov 7, 2025

Tariffs triggered early buying decisions for more than a third of shoppers — J.D. Power

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins growing list of Apple CarPlay critics

Daily News

Nov 7, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins growing list of Apple CarPlay critics

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

Daily News

Nov 7, 2025

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

Daily News

Nov 7, 2025

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

The car sales secret lost in the 90's—and how dealers are reviving it at scale

Podcast Recaps

Nov 7, 2025

The car sales secret lost in the 90's—and how dealers are reviving it at scale

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

Daily News

Nov 6, 2025

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

Turning ownership into action: How Carter Myers Automotive builds accountability into its culture

Dealer Strategies

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Nov 6, 2025

Turning ownership into action: How Carter Myers Automotive builds accountability into its culture

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.

Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

Car buyers are redefining what "value" means—here's how dealers are delivering it

Go deeper: 5 min. read

11 November 2025

Ohio dealer flags major discrepancies in wholesale vehicle condition reports

Dealer Strategies

Ohio dealer flags major discrepancies in wholesale vehicle condition reports

“I think the high-volume sellers have been allowed to write their own ticket,” said dealer Kable Derrow. (3 min. read)

10 November 2025

Honda trims profit outlook as tariffs and Nexperia fallout disrupt production

Honda trims profit outlook as tariffs and Nexperia fallout disrupt production

Approximately 110,000 Honda and Acura units produced in North America will be impacted by the chip shortage, per an internal memo obtained by CDG News. (3 min. read)

10 November 2025

Post-credit slump hits EV sales—but lease returns could drive new demand

Post-credit slump hits EV sales—but lease returns could drive new demand

“Once consumers opt to purchase an EV, it generates very high loyalty rates for repurchasing an EV going forward,” Brent Gruber, J.D. Power’s executive director of electric vehicle practice, told CDG News. (3 min. read)

10 November 2025

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

10 November 2025

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

10 November 2025

Szott Auto Group's data discipline, Stellantis confirms Ram SUV, Van Horn Auto's AI-powered BDC playbook

Szott Auto Group's data discipline, Stellantis confirms Ram SUV, Van Horn Auto's AI-powered BDC playbook

Plus, Ford CEO Jim Farley criticizes Apple CarPlay

8 November 2025

The new auto arms race: How dealers are turning vehicle data into loyalty and cash flow

The new auto arms race: How dealers are turning vehicle data into loyalty and cash flow

Featuring Shane Wilson, President of Connected Dealer Services

8 November 2025

How one Subaru store turned AI appraisals into 30 extra car sales a month

Dealer Strategies

How one Subaru store turned AI appraisals into 30 extra car sales a month

“I didn’t think it was going to sell cars for me, but I thought it would start the conversation that people are having at their dinner table earlier, and it's moving up their buying cycle, which we’ve seen,” said General Manager Devin Kaulback. (3 min. read)

7 November 2025

Tariffs triggered early buying decisions for more than a third of shoppers — J.D. Power

Tariffs triggered early buying decisions for more than a third of shoppers — J.D. Power

Despite market fluctuations, customer service basics remain largely the same. (2 min. read)

7 November 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins growing list of Apple CarPlay critics

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins growing list of Apple CarPlay critics

To date, Aston Martin is the only automaker that has fully integrated Apple CarPlay Ultra into its vehicles. (3 min. read)

7 November 2025

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

7 November 2025

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

7 November 2025

The car sales secret lost in the 90's—and how dealers are reviving it at scale

The car sales secret lost in the 90's—and how dealers are reviving it at scale

Featuring David Long, Executive General Manager at Hansel Auto Group, and Curtis Lewsey, Founder of DealerCards

7 November 2025

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

6 November 2025

Turning ownership into action: How Carter Myers Automotive builds accountability into its culture

Dealer Strategies

Turning ownership into action: How Carter Myers Automotive builds accountability into its culture

“In this next generation, they don't want to just come somewhere and clock in and clock out. They do want to be inspired, and they want to feel like they have ownership,” said CEO Liza Borches. (4 min. read)

6 November 2025