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FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Insights & Trends

Sep 10, 2025

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Podcast Recaps

Sep 10, 2025

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

Daily News

Sep 9, 2025

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

Car dealers leave $135 billion on the table every year, says strategic advisor John Murphy

Daily News

Sep 9, 2025

Car dealers leave $135 billion on the table every year, says strategic advisor John Murphy

Ford is recalling another 1.5 million vehicles over faulty backup cameras

Daily News

Sep 9, 2025

Ford is recalling another 1.5 million vehicles over faulty backup cameras

The hidden risk: Why post-warranty service remains dealers’ biggest missed opportunity

Market Pulse

Sep 9, 2025

The hidden risk: Why post-warranty service remains dealers’ biggest missed opportunity

Wholesale used EV values swell ahead of tax credit cutoff — report

Daily News

Sep 9, 2025

Wholesale used EV values swell ahead of tax credit cutoff — report

U.S., South Korea strike deal on release of detained Hyundai plant workers

Daily News

Sep 8, 2025

U.S., South Korea strike deal on release of detained Hyundai plant workers

Auto retail tech investor Steve Greenfield on AI: ‘We're going to see a wave of new innovators’

Daily News

Sep 8, 2025

Auto retail tech investor Steve Greenfield on AI: ‘We're going to see a wave of new innovators’

Tricolor Auto suspends operations, places majority of workforce on temporary leave

Daily News

Sep 8, 2025

Tricolor Auto suspends operations, places majority of workforce on temporary leave

VIP Automotive acquires New York Subaru store from Chris Turner

Daily News

Sep 8, 2025

VIP Automotive acquires New York Subaru store from Chris Turner

General Motors patents technology that can calculate "driver retirement score"

Daily News

Sep 8, 2025

General Motors patents technology that can calculate "driver retirement score"

Courtesy Auto Group battles Carvana, auto refi surges in Q2, Flagstaff Chevy's auto technician pipeline

The Weekly

Sep 6, 2025

Courtesy Auto Group battles Carvana, auto refi surges in Q2, Flagstaff Chevy's auto technician pipeline

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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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

FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

The way it’s enforced has shifted, and that shift widens exposure for finance companies and puts dealers under sharper compliance scrutiny. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

10 September 2025

Daily News

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

CDK Global’s Ease of Purchase score rose to 89% in August, up from 86% in July and 77% in June. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 September 2025

Insights & Trends

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas joined the Daily Dealer Live show to discuss the complexities of managing compliance concerns with credit card fees. (4 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

10 September 2025

Daily News

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

10 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Featuring Art Dessein, Vice President of Sales at Impel

10 September 2025

Daily News

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

The company is expected to implement permanent layoffs affecting most of its workforce as part of the bankruptcy proceedings, according to an internal source. (2 min. read)

9 September 2025

Daily News

Car dealers leave $135 billion on the table every year, says strategic advisor John Murphy

Capturing that lost revenue hinges on better collaboration between dealers and automakers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

9 September 2025

Daily News

Ford is recalling another 1.5 million vehicles over faulty backup cameras

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

9 September 2025

Market Pulse

The hidden risk: Why post-warranty service remains dealers’ biggest missed opportunity

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

9 September 2025

Daily News

Wholesale used EV values swell ahead of tax credit cutoff — report

“As we move toward the end of Q3, when EV incentives are set to expire, new and used EV sales have remained robust,” said Cox Automotive’s deputy chief economist Jeremy Robb. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

9 September 2025

Daily News

U.S., South Korea strike deal on release of detained Hyundai plant workers

President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that more immigration raids like the one at the Hyundai plant could follow. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 September 2025

Daily News

Auto retail tech investor Steve Greenfield on AI: ‘We're going to see a wave of new innovators’

The ability to build software quickly, bypass traditional barriers, and leverage AI tools like ChatGPT is now empowering dealers to create their own solutions. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 September 2025

Daily News

Tricolor Auto suspends operations, places majority of workforce on temporary leave

At the end of the workday on Friday, employees were told they'd be dismissed, not fired, and will learn by October 6 who might return to work. (4 min. read)

8 September 2025

Daily News

VIP Automotive acquires New York Subaru store from Chris Turner

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

8 September 2025

Daily News

General Motors patents technology that can calculate "driver retirement score"

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

8 September 2025

The Weekly

Courtesy Auto Group battles Carvana, auto refi surges in Q2, Flagstaff Chevy's auto technician pipeline

Go deeper: 5 min. read

6 September 2025