Market Pulse

Dealers find battle with Carvana, CarMax heating up for inventory

Respondents to survey find Q1 fight for vehicles remains. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

Minivans are having a moment as buyers rethink the SUV tradeoff

While still a relatively small segment, minivans now hold a 2.4% market share, the highest level since 2019. (4 min. read)

Ford CEO calls industry shift a ‘Come to Jesus’ moment, backs dealer model

Farley said the traditional U.S. dealer network can play a critical role in addressing competitive urgency. (3 min. read)

Podcast Recaps

Flying blind: Why "set it & forget it" reinsurance is costing dealers millions

Featuring Michael Naim, VP and GM of the East Division at Zurich North America, and Jeff Glanzmann, Dealer Principal at Glanzmann Subaru

Used-car prices jump in April, pressuring affordability and inventory strategy

The month marked one of the largest monthly increases since Carfax launched its index in 2023. (3 min. read)

Recurrent finds EVs retain 95% of mileage range through 5 years

“Used EVs are having a moment,” Andy Gaberson of Recurrent told CDG.

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Dealers should brace for pricing questions as IEEPA tariff refund process begins

The tariff refunds could create opportunities for dealers, but they also add another layer of complexity. (3 min. read)

Mitsubishi expands Outlander recall to 108K+ vehicles over liftgate spring issue

CDG News Alert (2 min. read)

Ash Savage

Toyota recalls 4 RAV4s over potential seat bracket weld defect

CDG News Alert (2 min. read)

Ash Savage

The Breakdown

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker, +1

26 April 2026

The Weekly

McPhillips' service menu strategy + The current state of dealership profits

Plus, Mitsubishi logs new recall

25 April 2026

Podcast Recaps

Why static workflows kill deals (and how to engage with shoppers in real time)

Featuring Matt Leone, CEO of DriveCentric

24 April 2026

Enforcement actions could follow as next step from FTC

Agency reinforces what it expects in advertising, pricing. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

24 April 2026

JLR recall puts focus on quality, service, customer retention

The recall stems from a faulty converter used in certain JLR mild-hybrid models. (3 min. read)

24 April 2026