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‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

Dealer Strategies

Sep 11, 2025

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

The Breakdown

Sep 11, 2025

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

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

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

‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

After federal EV tax credits sunset in a few weeks, Moreno expects EV demand to collapse to just 5–7% of sales. (3 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

11 September 2025

Daily News

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

Tricolor has sold nearly $2 billion worth of asset-backed securities since 2022, many of which remain outstanding. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 September 2025

Dealer Strategies

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

To stay ahead, the dealership is adding a mobile body shop van, tracking gap claims, and offering multi-state EV repairs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 September 2025

Daily News

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

11 September 2025

The Breakdown

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

Larger loans, riskier buyers, and fewer trade-ins

Car Dealership Guy

11 September 2025

Daily News

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

“With artificial intelligence, we are igniting the next stage on our path to becoming the global automotive tech driver," said Hauke Stars, member of Volkswagen’s Board of Management. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 September 2025

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