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Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

Daily News

Jun 2, 2026

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

Dealer Strategies

Jun 2, 2026

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Daily News

Jun 2, 2026

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

Daily News

Jun 2, 2026

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

Daily News

Jun 1, 2026

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

Daily News

Jun 1, 2026

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

Daily News

May 31, 2026

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

Daily News

May 31, 2026

Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

Daily News

May 31, 2026

ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

The Breakdown

May 31, 2026

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation + Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

The Weekly

May 30, 2026

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation + Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Podcast Recaps

May 29, 2026

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Daily News

May 29, 2026

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

Daily News

May 29, 2026

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

Daily News

May 29, 2026

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

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Daily News

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

2 June 2026

Dealer Strategies

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

As fixed ops director for Rohrman, Ruffolo oversees 10 stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

2 June 2026

Daily News

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is state-owned Chinese automaker BAIC. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 June 2026

Daily News

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

For context, Atlas robots feature human-scale hands with tactile sensing and can lift up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds). (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 June 2026

Daily News

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

1 June 2026

Daily News

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

The documents, which CDG reviewed, pertain to Hyundai's Performance Engagement Program. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

1 June 2026

Daily News

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

The report found a 15.6-point gap between the highest- and lowest-performing close-rate markets in the country. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 May 2026

Daily News

Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

The recall covers certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) modules. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 May 2026

Daily News

ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

The avg. driver saw annual fuel expenses for ICE vehicles jump by $706 between January and April. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

31 May 2026

The Breakdown

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

A look at CDG's first Temp Check.

Julie Walker, +1

31 May 2026

The Weekly

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation + Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

A look at this week's top stories.

30 May 2026

Podcast Recaps

"The score lies!" Why credit scores are failing first-time buyers (and what the top 1% of dealers are doing)

Featuring Ben Atkinson, VP of Auto Lending at Upstart, and Evan Driscoll, General Sales Manager at Audi Jacksonville

29 May 2026

Daily News

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Employees’ posts could create liability issues. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

29 May 2026

Daily News

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

The lawsuit claims former owner Casey Jackson provided misleading financial documents. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 May 2026

Daily News

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

29 May 2026

Daily News

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

28 May 2026