Market Pulse

CarMax data echoes findings on gas prices and EV consideration

CarMax found that between March 2 and March 22, searches for EVs and hybrids jumped 12.8% vs February 1 to March 1. (3 min. read)

24 March 2026

Dealership partnership dispute ends in $20M verdict, highlighting risks of poor structure

The central dispute involves real estate tied to BMW and Mini dealerships in San Antonio. (3 min. read)

24 March 2026

Cox Automotive, VINCUE respond to terminated data agreement

Dealers using VINCUE learned last week that they would need to access MMR and KBB data through direct links, as it would not be available natively after March 31. (4 min. read)

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VIP Automotive Group buys Maserati franchise in New York

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Dealer Strategies

The fixed ops playbook behind Willis Automotive's best CSI year

"When I started in the business 25 years ago, we were out there having fun every day. So, let's just do that," said Ryan Carlstedt, EVP of fixed operations. (4 min. read)

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Fatal accident triggers Palisade recall, creating a challenge for dealers

The recall and stop sale create an immediate sales and customer-service challenge around one of Hyundai’s key SUVs. (3 min. read)

Stellantis opens Tesla charging network to BEV owners in push to ease range anxiety

The automaker announced last week that Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Maserati BEV customers can now access Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers. (3 min. read)

Podcast Recaps

Why AI is no longer optional in March 2026 + how to hire your first agent

Featuring Roman Spriggs, GM of All Things Automotive, and Ross Tinkham, VP of Automotive at Podium

The Weekly

Auto industry responds to FTC, How one group is tripling service lane sales, Toyota and Lexus top resale value rankings

Plus, a look at Bob Rohrman Toyota's $50 oil change strategy

21 March 2026

Carlock Automotive enters Indiana

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Gilchrist Automotive acquires Chevrolet dealership in Houston

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Dealer Strategies

Fleet facility opens up more lanes for retail, commercial customers

The 30-bay shop is dedicated to fleet and commercial service only. (2 min. read)

As brand loyalty slips, dealers gain new opportunities to win switching buyers

S&P Global data points to a bigger near-term opportunity in winning shoppers from competing brands, not just retaining existing customers. (4 min. read)

Toyota, Lexus top resale value rankings again in 2026 KBB awards

Toyota led eight of 16 mainstream categories, while Lexus topped three of eight luxury segments, including subcompact, compact, and midsize SUVs. (3 min. read)

Hello Auto Group divests 2 Calif. dealerships in separate transactions

CDG News alert (1 min. read)