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Arizona-based Courtesy Auto is going head-to-head with Carvana’s first franchise dealership

Dealer Strategies

Sep 1, 2025

Arizona-based Courtesy Auto is going head-to-head with Carvana’s first franchise dealership

NAMAD 2025: Unanswered calls, slow follow-ups are hurting dealership service retention

Daily News

Sep 1, 2025

NAMAD 2025: Unanswered calls, slow follow-ups are hurting dealership service retention

High repair costs push EV insurance rates up 16% in past year — study

Daily News

Sep 1, 2025

High repair costs push EV insurance rates up 16% in past year — study

The Caprara family acquires New York-based Mitsubishi store

Daily News

Sep 1, 2025

The Caprara family acquires New York-based Mitsubishi store

Remote deliveries are booming—so is fraud (here’s how to stay safe)

Podcast Recaps

Sep 1, 2025

Remote deliveries are booming—so is fraud (here’s how to stay safe)

The Weekly

Aug 30, 2025

‘Lean and clean’ used car supply, Infiniti VP Tiago Castro on the brand's future, Texas Chevy store's spin on culture

Infiniti VP Tiago Castro on simplifying operations and improving dealership profits

Daily News

Aug 29, 2025

Infiniti VP Tiago Castro on simplifying operations and improving dealership profits

Mercedes-Benz presses U.S., EU to fast-track auto trade deal

Daily News

Aug 29, 2025

Mercedes-Benz presses U.S., EU to fast-track auto trade deal

BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ EV strategy is a billion-euro bet with no room for error

Daily News

Aug 29, 2025

BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ EV strategy is a billion-euro bet with no room for error

Ken Ganley continues acquisition spree with first-ever Lexus stores

Daily News

Aug 29, 2025

Ken Ganley continues acquisition spree with first-ever Lexus stores

Exposing how deals slip on the floor—and how to fix it

Podcast Recaps

Aug 29, 2025

Exposing how deals slip on the floor—and how to fix it

General Motors stresses importance of dealer involvement in regulatory battles at NAMAD

Daily News

Aug 28, 2025

General Motors stresses importance of dealer involvement in regulatory battles at NAMAD

Bud Clary Auto Group ramps up AI strategy to drive vehicle search gains

Dealer Strategies

Aug 28, 2025

Bud Clary Auto Group ramps up AI strategy to drive vehicle search gains

Porsche scales back EV battery plans as search for new CEO begins

Daily News

Aug 28, 2025

Porsche scales back EV battery plans as search for new CEO begins

Ford is recalling more than 850K vehicles for dashboard display glitches, break fluid leaks

Daily News

Aug 28, 2025

Ford is recalling more than 850K vehicles for dashboard display glitches, break fluid leaks

Impel, RockED bring on-demand AI certification to dealership staff nationwide

Daily News

Aug 28, 2025

Impel, RockED bring on-demand AI certification to dealership staff nationwide

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.

Dealer Strategies

Arizona-based Courtesy Auto is going head-to-head with Carvana’s first franchise dealership

Courtesy CEO Scott Gruwell worries that OEMs might greenlight more of these partnerships without considering the long-term impact on dealer relationships. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 September 2025

Daily News

NAMAD 2025: Unanswered calls, slow follow-ups are hurting dealership service retention

“If a customer has to call us for a status, we’ve already failed them,” said Simonds, EVP of Automotive with Numa. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

1 September 2025

Daily News

High repair costs push EV insurance rates up 16% in past year — study

The Tesla Model X and Model 3 are the most expensive EVs to insure, per Insurify data. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 September 2025

Daily News

The Caprara family acquires New York-based Mitsubishi store

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

1 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

Remote deliveries are booming—so is fraud (here’s how to stay safe)

Featuring Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director of Napleton Automotive Group, and Rudy Nieto, CEO of MavSign

1 September 2025

The Weekly

‘Lean and clean’ used car supply, Infiniti VP Tiago Castro on the brand's future, Texas Chevy store's spin on culture

Go deeper: 5 min. read

30 August 2025

Daily News

Infiniti VP Tiago Castro on simplifying operations and improving dealership profits

“If it doesn’t help client experience or make anybody make money, we should not be doing it,” says Infiniti VP of Americas Tiago Castro. (3 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

29 August 2025

Daily News

Mercedes-Benz presses U.S., EU to fast-track auto trade deal

The European Commission is racing to fast-track legislation to scrap U.S. industrial tariffs, unveiling two proposals Thursday. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 August 2025

Daily News

BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ EV strategy is a billion-euro bet with no room for error

At next week’s Munich car show, BMW will debut the iX3—the first fully electric model from its “Neue Klasse” series. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

29 August 2025

Daily News

Ken Ganley continues acquisition spree with first-ever Lexus stores

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

29 August 2025

Podcast Recaps

Exposing how deals slip on the floor—and how to fix it

Featuring Jake Cronin, CEO and Founder of Siro

29 August 2025

Daily News

General Motors stresses importance of dealer involvement in regulatory battles at NAMAD

From EV credits to tariffs to right-to-repair, policy choices help decide how much money dealers make. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

28 August 2025

Dealer Strategies

Bud Clary Auto Group ramps up AI strategy to drive vehicle search gains

“If you're getting customers to land on a page, and they're bouncing instantly, it's likely that the content doesn't serve what they're actually searching for,” said marketing director Dustin Schuler. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

28 August 2025

Daily News

Porsche scales back EV battery plans as search for new CEO begins

Reports suggest Blume’s dual role as CEO of VW and Porsche could soon end. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

28 August 2025

Daily News

Ford is recalling more than 850K vehicles for dashboard display glitches, break fluid leaks

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

28 August 2025

Daily News

Impel, RockED bring on-demand AI certification to dealership staff nationwide

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

28 August 2025