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Sutherlin Automotive buys McKenna Subaru, its first California dealership

Daily News

Oct 1, 2025

Sutherlin Automotive buys McKenna Subaru, its first California dealership

Carvana vs CarMax: Why their loan troubles are dictating the used car market—and what dealers are doing about it

Market Pulse

Oct 1, 2025

Carvana vs CarMax: Why their loan troubles are dictating the used car market—and what dealers are doing about it

The battle between dealers and OEMs: Why they have to win (or lose) together

Podcast Recaps

Oct 1, 2025

The battle between dealers and OEMs: Why they have to win (or lose) together

EXCLUSIVE: Wells Fargo dealer pilot tests 150% loan-to-value ratios for certain subprime borrowers, sources say

Daily News

Sep 30, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Wells Fargo dealer pilot tests 150% loan-to-value ratios for certain subprime borrowers, sources say

CFO Alex Morton shares acquisition strategy behind Gregg Young Auto’s rapid expansion

Dealer Strategies

Sep 30, 2025

CFO Alex Morton shares acquisition strategy behind Gregg Young Auto’s rapid expansion

Subaru unveils new ‘Connection Hub’ retail design to transform dealership experiences

Daily News

Sep 30, 2025

Subaru unveils new ‘Connection Hub’ retail design to transform dealership experiences

Auto supplier First Brands files for bankruptcy amid billions in liabilities

Daily News

Sep 30, 2025

Auto supplier First Brands files for bankruptcy amid billions in liabilities

Toma CEO Monik Pamecha explains why more car dealers are going ‘all-in’ on AI

Insights & Trends

Sep 30, 2025

Toma CEO Monik Pamecha explains why more car dealers are going ‘all-in’ on AI

Bill Nero Auto picks up two Fort Myers dealerships from the Galeana family

Daily News

Sep 30, 2025

Bill Nero Auto picks up two Fort Myers dealerships from the Galeana family

Swickard Auto continues investing in Portland with BMW acquisition from Lithia Motors

Daily News

Sep 30, 2025

Swickard Auto continues investing in Portland with BMW acquisition from Lithia Motors

McGovern invests $1.6M in auto technician bonuses, in-house training center to solve labor shortage

Dealer Strategies

Sep 29, 2025

McGovern invests $1.6M in auto technician bonuses, in-house training center to solve labor shortage

JLR secures £1.5B lifeline as UK government steps in to support supply chain

Daily News

Sep 29, 2025

JLR secures £1.5B lifeline as UK government steps in to support supply chain

CarMax’s Q3 miss raises concerns about used car market stability

Daily News

Sep 29, 2025

CarMax’s Q3 miss raises concerns about used car market stability

Shottenkirk Automotive buys Subaru of Jacksonville, its first location in Florida

Daily News

Sep 29, 2025

Shottenkirk Automotive buys Subaru of Jacksonville, its first location in Florida

Casa Auto’s private GPT for dealers, Ben Hadley shares auto marketing matrix, Carvana acquires second store

The Weekly

Sep 27, 2025

Casa Auto’s private GPT for dealers, Ben Hadley shares auto marketing matrix, Carvana acquires second store

Ben Hadley shares marketing matrix helping dealers deliver unique value in untapped places

Daily News

Sep 26, 2025

Ben Hadley shares marketing matrix helping dealers deliver unique value in untapped places

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.

Daily News

Sutherlin Automotive buys McKenna Subaru, its first California dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

1 October 2025

Market Pulse

Carvana vs CarMax: Why their loan troubles are dictating the used car market—and what dealers are doing about it

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

1 October 2025

Podcast Recaps

The battle between dealers and OEMs: Why they have to win (or lose) together

Featuring Joseph J. Agresta, Jr., Dealer Board Chair for Mercedes-Benz USA and President of Benzel-Busch Motor Car

1 October 2025

Daily News

EXCLUSIVE: Wells Fargo dealer pilot tests 150% loan-to-value ratios for certain subprime borrowers, sources say

"Wells Fargo is committed to responsible lending and providing our customers with affordable solutions for their transportation needs,” a spokesperson for Wells Fargo emailed CDG News. (3 min. read)

30 September 2025

Dealer Strategies

CFO Alex Morton shares acquisition strategy behind Gregg Young Auto’s rapid expansion

When Morton evaluates a deal, he uses three criteria: location, OEM reputation, and performance. (4 min. read)

30 September 2025

Daily News

Subaru unveils new ‘Connection Hub’ retail design to transform dealership experiences

The new retail layout also includes a café-style gathering spot, immersive vehicle displays with interactive narratives, and green spaces. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 September 2025

Daily News

Auto supplier First Brands files for bankruptcy amid billions in liabilities

The bankruptcy filing follows similar action from affiliate companies, including Carnaby Capital Holdings, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last week. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

30 September 2025

Insights & Trends

Toma CEO Monik Pamecha explains why more car dealers are going ‘all-in’ on AI

“We built the product thinking that it's for people who don't want to have anything to do with AI,” Pamecha said. “It turns out there is this class of employees we're seeing within the dealership who are really savvy.” (4 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

30 September 2025

Daily News

Bill Nero Auto picks up two Fort Myers dealerships from the Galeana family

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

30 September 2025

Daily News

Swickard Auto continues investing in Portland with BMW acquisition from Lithia Motors

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

30 September 2025

Dealer Strategies

McGovern invests $1.6M in auto technician bonuses, in-house training center to solve labor shortage

Last year, the average technician received $6,000 - $8,000 in bonuses right before Thanksgiving, while top performers cleared $18,000 - $20,000. (4 min. read)

29 September 2025

Daily News

JLR secures £1.5B lifeline as UK government steps in to support supply chain

“The foundational work of our recovery programme is firmly under way,” said a JLR spokesperson. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 September 2025

Daily News

CarMax’s Q3 miss raises concerns about used car market stability

"CarMax may be a canary in the coal mine when it comes to Q3 sales,” said Dave Thomas, director of content marketing at CDK Global. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 September 2025

Daily News

Shottenkirk Automotive buys Subaru of Jacksonville, its first location in Florida

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

29 September 2025

The Weekly

Casa Auto’s private GPT for dealers, Ben Hadley shares auto marketing matrix, Carvana acquires second store

Plus, more updates to the CDG Recall Tracker

27 September 2025

Daily News

Ben Hadley shares marketing matrix helping dealers deliver unique value in untapped places

The four-quadrant matrix plots purchases along two axes: optional versus obligated, and instant versus delayed gratification, said the AutoGenius founder. (4 min. read)

26 September 2025