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Pres. Trump signs executive order implementing lower U.S.–Japan auto tariffs

Daily News

Sep 5, 2025

Pres. Trump signs executive order implementing lower U.S.–Japan auto tariffs

August U.S. auto sales uneven as SUVs, hybrids offset weaker segments

Daily News

Sep 5, 2025

August U.S. auto sales uneven as SUVs, hybrids offset weaker segments

Production pauses cloud Cadillac’s EV momentum

Daily News

Sep 5, 2025

Production pauses cloud Cadillac’s EV momentum

Steve Napleton Auto Group acquires two Chicago-area stores from AutoCanada

Daily News

Sep 5, 2025

Steve Napleton Auto Group acquires two Chicago-area stores from AutoCanada

Elon Musk could become a trillionaire under Tesla’s new pay package proposal

Daily News

Sep 5, 2025

Elon Musk could become a trillionaire under Tesla’s new pay package proposal

Against all odds: This dealer's rise from refugee to 29-store auto empire

Podcast Recaps

Sep 5, 2025

Against all odds: This dealer's rise from refugee to 29-store auto empire

3 reasons dealerships keep hemorrhaging talent—and why better pay isn’t the only solution

The Breakdown

Sep 5, 2025

3 reasons dealerships keep hemorrhaging talent—and why better pay isn’t the only solution

How Mohawk Honda became a national CPO powerhouse

Dealer Strategies

Sep 4, 2025

How Mohawk Honda became a national CPO powerhouse

Q2 dealership profits rebounded for the first time in years — report

Daily News

Sep 4, 2025

Q2 dealership profits rebounded for the first time in years — report

Dealer confidence holds steady in Q3 despite rising costs — survey

Daily News

Sep 4, 2025

Dealer confidence holds steady in Q3 despite rising costs — survey

Kendall Auto picks up 5 Idaho dealerships from Bronco Motors

Daily News

Sep 4, 2025

Kendall Auto picks up 5 Idaho dealerships from Bronco Motors

President Trump presses Supreme Court to co-sign tariff policies

Daily News

Sep 4, 2025

President Trump presses Supreme Court to co-sign tariff policies

"Fewer leads, more sales"—massive upsides, fatal flaws, and sobering reality of AI BDCs

Podcast Recaps

Sep 4, 2025

"Fewer leads, more sales"—massive upsides, fatal flaws, and sobering reality of AI BDCs

Auto loan refinancing jumps 69% as borrowers lock in lower rates — study

Daily News

Sep 3, 2025

Auto loan refinancing jumps 69% as borrowers lock in lower rates — study

General Motors sets EV sales record in August, gains 5% market share since Q1

Daily News

Sep 3, 2025

General Motors sets EV sales record in August, gains 5% market share since Q1

Volkswagen labor council demands Oliver Blume’s exit as Porsche CEO

Daily News

Sep 3, 2025

Volkswagen labor council demands Oliver Blume’s exit as Porsche CEO

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

Pres. Trump signs executive order implementing lower U.S.–Japan auto tariffs

After months of negotiations, Trump signs an order slashing Japanese auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%, effective within days. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 September 2025

Daily News

August U.S. auto sales uneven as SUVs, hybrids offset weaker segments

Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Ford all posted gains, while Subaru, Mazda, Volvo, Lincoln, and Acura saw sales decline. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

5 September 2025

Daily News

Production pauses cloud Cadillac’s EV momentum

“We are seeing marginal competitors dramatically scale back their products and plans, which should end much of the overproduction and irrational discounts,” General Motors said. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 September 2025

Daily News

Steve Napleton Auto Group acquires two Chicago-area stores from AutoCanada

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

5 September 2025

Daily News

Elon Musk could become a trillionaire under Tesla’s new pay package proposal

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

5 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

Against all odds: This dealer's rise from refugee to 29-store auto empire

Featuring Mario Murgado, CEO of Murgado Automotive Group

5 September 2025

The Breakdown

3 reasons dealerships keep hemorrhaging talent—and why better pay isn’t the only solution

CDG's first Dealership Workforce Survey revealed inside

Car Dealership Guy

5 September 2025

Dealer Strategies

How Mohawk Honda became a national CPO powerhouse

“We don't cheap on anything when it comes to a certified car—but it pays itself forward,” said general manager Greg Johnson. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 September 2025

Daily News

Q2 dealership profits rebounded for the first time in years — report

Vehicle demand surged in Q2, while fixed operations remained strong and the dust from tariff announcement had (mostly) started to settle. (2 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

4 September 2025

Daily News

Dealer confidence holds steady in Q3 despite rising costs — survey

“With sales momentum mostly holding, dealers are not throwing in the towel on sentiment,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 September 2025

Daily News

Kendall Auto picks up 5 Idaho dealerships from Bronco Motors

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

4 September 2025

Daily News

President Trump presses Supreme Court to co-sign tariff policies

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

4 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

"Fewer leads, more sales"—massive upsides, fatal flaws, and sobering reality of AI BDCs

Featuring Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at Barnes Crossing Auto Group

4 September 2025

Daily News

Auto loan refinancing jumps 69% as borrowers lock in lower rates — study

Auto loan borrowers are finding the most refinancing relief with credit unions, saving $87 versus just $46 for those who went with banks, according to Experian. (3 min. read)

3 September 2025

Daily News

General Motors sets EV sales record in August, gains 5% market share since Q1

GM attributed the record month to strong demand for the Chevy Equinox, Cadillac Lyriq, and GMC Sierra EV. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 September 2025

Daily News

Volkswagen labor council demands Oliver Blume’s exit as Porsche CEO

“The situation must end,” said works council's chairwoman, Daniela Cavallo. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 September 2025