Market Pulse

October auto sales poised to decline as monthly payments rise — J.D. Power

Thomas King, President of OEM Solutions for J.D. Power, noted that EVs "account for 1 million of the 1.2 million-unit decline in the industry sales pace compared with a month ago." (4 min. read)

Majority of dealers still ‘testing the waters’ with AI, Cox Auto report finds

According to Cox Automotive, dealers that move beyond AI ‘experimentation’ are widening the performance gap. (3 min. read)

Bosch sounds alarm as Nexperia trade dispute threatens automaker supply chains

"We are currently doing everything we can to serve our customers and avoid or minimize production restrictions," a Bosch spokesperson said. (3 min. read)

Ourisman Automotive acquires Hendrick Honda in Virginia

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Nearly 300,000 Ram ProMaster vehicles are being recalled by Chrysler

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

The Weekly

Cracking the code on used car supply, chipmaker seizure tangles production, solving the technician shortage

Plus, General Motors is phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

25 October 2025

Dealer Strategies

From selling groceries to selling Chevys: How Jacob Shepherd became a $60M dealer by 33

“My goal is always to meet the factory target—and then do at least 10% more. That’s how you stay on the radar and keep the store growing,” said Jacob Shepherd, Dealer Principal of Chevrolet of Troy. (4 min. read)

GM to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all vehicles by 2028

GM’s decision to eliminate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto marks a significant shift toward owning its software ecosystem, and the data that comes with it. (3 min. read)

Rivian cuts 600+ jobs amid softer, post-EV tax credit demand

Rivian has yet to release details about the latest round of cuts, but reports indicate they will affect roughly 4% of the company’s total workforce. (3 min. read)

Ford cuts profit guidance after fire at key aluminum supplier

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Podcast Recaps

From $270M to $490M: Ryan Downing on growth, family business, and what’s ahead

Featuring Ryan Downing, Dealer/CEO of Ross Downing Auto Group

Dealer Strategies

How Willis Automotive is solving the technician shortage, one apprentice at a time

“Our senior technicians, they’re bought in on taking these students under their wing, and they know that they’re growing the next generation of automotive technicians,” said Ryan Carlstedt, EVP of Fixed Operations at Willis Automotive Group. (5 min. read)

Ash Savage

IRS issues guidance on car loan interest deduction ahead of 2025 tax season

The IRS is outlining four different methods lenders can use to enable eligible borrowers to claim the deduction. (2 min. read)

Lemonade floats plan to insure Tesla’s Full Self-Driving at near-zero cost

Lemonade is wagering that Tesla’s autonomous technology will ultimately prove safer (and cheaper) to insure. (4 min. read)

Ford is recalling another 1.45 million vehicles over faulty camera systems

CDG News alert (1 min. read)