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Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

Market Pulse

Jul 8, 2026

Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

Dealer Strategies

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Jul 8, 2026

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

Daily News

Jul 8, 2026

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

GM Canada chief stresses USMCA importance as trade uncertainty lingers

Daily News

Jul 8, 2026

GM Canada chief stresses USMCA importance as trade uncertainty lingers

Rick Hendrick cures ‘Ferrari fever’ with luxury dealerships acquisition

Daily News

Jul 8, 2026

Rick Hendrick cures ‘Ferrari fever’ with luxury dealerships acquisition

Toyota to shift Tacoma production to Texas amid rising demand and trade uncertainty

Daily News

Jul 8, 2026

Toyota to shift Tacoma production to Texas amid rising demand and trade uncertainty

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

Podcast Recaps

Jul 7, 2026

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

Dealers remain confident in the long game despite current frustrations, headwinds

Daily News

Jul 7, 2026

Dealers remain confident in the long game despite current frustrations, headwinds

Vehicle availability improves, but satisfaction with buying process declines, says CDK

Daily News

Jul 7, 2026

Vehicle availability improves, but satisfaction with buying process declines, says CDK

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

Dealer Strategies

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Jul 7, 2026

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

Daily News

Jul 7, 2026

Nissan shifts away from fleet sales to rebuild brand, boost dealer profitability

Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

Daily News

Jul 6, 2026

Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

Dealership buy-sells surge in first quarter

Daily News

Jul 6, 2026

Dealership buy-sells surge in first quarter

USMCA uncertainty grows after Trump administration misses renewal deadline

Daily News

Jul 6, 2026

USMCA uncertainty grows after Trump administration misses renewal deadline

Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast as strong EV demand lifts shares

Daily News

Jul 6, 2026

Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast as strong EV demand lifts shares

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

The Breakdown

Jul 5, 2026

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

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.

Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

Temp Check: What operators across 235 dealerships told CDG in June

Plus, what it means for the rest of 2026

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

Dealer Strategies

Valley Kia's internet director on rebuilding a department, placing people in the right positions

“Now this total happiness [runs] through the dealership, and I think that has pushed us through our record last month,” said Nicolas Velez. (3 min. read)

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

The supply is mainly represented by vehicles between 7 and 15 years old. (4 min. read)

GM Canada chief stresses USMCA importance as trade uncertainty lingers

GM Canada chief stresses USMCA importance as trade uncertainty lingers

The automaker also posted more than 30% year-over-year growth in EV sales in Canada. (3 min. read)

Rick Hendrick cures ‘Ferrari fever’ with luxury dealerships acquisition

Rick Hendrick cures ‘Ferrari fever’ with luxury dealerships acquisition

Iconic retailer's group expands in its home state. (4 min. read)

Toyota to shift Tacoma production to Texas amid rising demand and trade uncertainty

Toyota to shift Tacoma production to Texas amid rising demand and trade uncertainty

Tacoma production will transition from TMMBC to the expanded Toyota Texas plant over the next four years. (3 min. read)

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

"AI can't see!" The AI phase after agentic that will reshape how dealers run every department (+ how to use it)

Featuring AJ McGowan, VP of Research and Development at Reynolds & Reynolds

Dealers remain confident in the long game despite current frustrations, headwinds

Dealers remain confident in the long game despite current frustrations, headwinds

About 80% of dealers said they now lean on fixed ops as a top profit driver. (3 min. read)

Vehicle availability improves, but satisfaction with buying process declines, says CDK

Vehicle availability improves, but satisfaction with buying process declines, says CDK

The biggest purchase hurdles in June centered on pricing, trade-ins, and financing. (3 min. read)

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

Dealer Strategies

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

There’s been a 1,400% increase in strategic cargo theft of vehicles. (4 min. read)

Nissan shifts away from fleet sales to rebuild brand, boost dealer profitability

The change comes as the automaker gains momentum in its turnaround. (3 min. read)

Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

“There are 18,000 new car dealers, and 1,400 are owned by minorities. With that small percentage, there’s only a short window of opportunity,” said Dorian Jimenez.

Dealership buy-sells surge in first quarter

Dealership buy-sells surge in first quarter

The pace is expected to keep up, according to industry experts (3 min. read)

USMCA uncertainty grows after Trump administration misses renewal deadline

USMCA uncertainty grows after Trump administration misses renewal deadline

The July 1 deadline marked the point at which the USMCA were to determine whether to renew USMCA for another 16-year term. (3 min. read)

Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast as strong EV demand lifts shares

Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast as strong EV demand lifts shares

Rivian now expects 2026 deliveries of 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles, up from its previous forecast of 62,000 to 67,000. (3 min. read)

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

Back to the basics: 7 new and timeless sales tips from seasoned dealers

Go deeper: 5 min. read

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