Market Pulse

New-car prices rise again, fueled by pickup truck and SUV demand

The average MSRP for full-size pickups topped $70,000 for the fifth consecutive month, according to Cox Automotive. (3 min. read)

President Trump to finalize rollback of key EPA climate rule on Thursday

“This week at the White House, President Trump will be taking the most significant deregulatory actions in history to further unleash American energy dominance and drive down costs,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. (3 min. read)

Toyota is recalling over 141K vehicles for rear doors that might open while driving

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Dealer Strategies

BMW recalls more than 87K vehicles over engine starter fire risk

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Podcast Recaps

"Never pre-qualify!" – The new revenue lever inside dealerships bringing clarity in the back office

Featuring Jake Cronin, CEO of Siro

Dealer Strategies

West coast dealer group cuts third-party ad dependency with CDP investment

"At any given time, 3% of our book of business is looking to buy a car," said Dennis Gingrich, sales and finance director at The Niello Company. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

Chinese carmaker BYD sues U.S. government, challenging legal basis of tariff policy

The case arrives just as the Supreme Court weighs limits on presidential authority over international trade. (3 min. read)

Toyota hands the wheel to its CFO as costs, tariffs, and profit pressure mount

The world’s largest automaker aims to improve profitability with a leadership shakeup. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

Market Pulse

Why 1 in 4 dealers are losing 10+ vehicles to fraud (and how to stop it sooner)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

NADA, Northwood University partner up on new tuition benefits

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

J.D. Power Auto Summit: Used car prices have structurally reset

“We are in a new reality," said Jonathan Banks, vice president of product development for valuation services at J.D. Power. (5 min. read)

EV strategy reversals are costing global automakers over $50 billion

The charges reflect the cost of “overestimating” the adoption of EVs and the impact of previous “poor operational execution,” said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. (3 min. read)

2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award goes to Iowa dealer Dave Wright

Wright joins a prestigious hall of fame which includes past winners like Rita Case, John Bergstrom, and John Pohanka, among others. (2 min. read)

Jeep, Ram are recalling over 450K vehicles due to defective trailer tows

CDG News alert (1 min. read)