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Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tariffs: ‘When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China’

Daily News

Oct 3, 2025

Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tariffs: ‘When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China’

Tesla reports record number of deliveries in Q3 before tax credits end

Daily News

Oct 3, 2025

Tesla reports record number of deliveries in Q3 before tax credits end

“Let’s buy everything!” — scaling the playbook for a high-volume car buying center

Podcast Recaps

Oct 3, 2025

“Let’s buy everything!” — scaling the playbook for a high-volume car buying center

This overlooked service drive KPI is quietly driving absorption gains for one Texas dealer

Dealer Strategies

Oct 2, 2025

This overlooked service drive KPI is quietly driving absorption gains for one Texas dealer

Hyundai slashes nearly $10K off 2026 IONIQ 5 MSRPs as tax credits end

Daily News

Oct 2, 2025

Hyundai slashes nearly $10K off 2026 IONIQ 5 MSRPs as tax credits end

Nissan shelves U.S. EV plans, bets on revamped hybrid Xterra instead

Daily News

Oct 2, 2025

Nissan shelves U.S. EV plans, bets on revamped hybrid Xterra instead

Oct 2, 2025

BMW recalls another 145,000 vehicles over engine defects

Risk vs Reward: Should auto dealers bring consumer lending in-house?

The Breakdown

Oct 2, 2025

Risk vs Reward: Should auto dealers bring consumer lending in-house?

Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares for 'way smaller' EV market than expected

Daily News

Oct 1, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares for 'way smaller' EV market than expected

Hertz-Amazon partnership signals new wave of used car competition

Daily News

Oct 1, 2025

Hertz-Amazon partnership signals new wave of used car competition

Stellantis issues two separate recalls affecting Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer SUVs

Daily News

Oct 1, 2025

Stellantis issues two separate recalls affecting Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer SUVs

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

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

Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tariffs: ‘When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China’

The impacts of President Trump’s tariffs are causing tension across both sides of the border. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 October 2025

Daily News

Tesla reports record number of deliveries in Q3 before tax credits end

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

3 October 2025

Podcast Recaps

“Let’s buy everything!” — scaling the playbook for a high-volume car buying center

Featuring Brent Faron, Manager of Bo Beuckman Ford

3 October 2025

Dealer Strategies

This overlooked service drive KPI is quietly driving absorption gains for one Texas dealer

I believe in addressing the root cause of things,” said Chris Singleton, managing partner at Mike Terry Automotive Group. (3 min. read)

2 October 2025

Daily News

Hyundai slashes nearly $10K off 2026 IONIQ 5 MSRPs as tax credits end

Hyundai’s most affordable IONIQ 5, the SE Standard Range, now starts at $35,000 MSRP before freight (down from $42,600). (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

2 October 2025

Daily News

Nissan shelves U.S. EV plans, bets on revamped hybrid Xterra instead

“With the market being very uncertain about EVs, I think it’s the right thing to do,” said Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 October 2025

BMW recalls another 145,000 vehicles over engine defects

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

2 October 2025

The Breakdown

Risk vs Reward: Should auto dealers bring consumer lending in-house?

Bigger margins, bigger exposure

Car Dealership Guy

2 October 2025

Daily News

Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares for 'way smaller' EV market than expected

“I wouldn't be surprised if the EV sales in the U.S. go down to 5% of our industry from probably this month, 10%, 12%," said Farley. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 October 2025

Daily News

Hertz-Amazon partnership signals new wave of used car competition

Hertz will schedule delivery of cars ordered on its site anywhere in the U.S. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 October 2025

Daily News

Stellantis issues two separate recalls affecting Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer SUVs

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

1 October 2025

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