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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

Dealers are sitting on a goldmine of data—here's how they're putting it to work

The Breakdown

Aug 28, 2025

Dealers are sitting on a goldmine of data—here's how they're putting it to work

Auto lenders drive used car loan-to-value ratios to new peaks

Daily News

Aug 27, 2025

Auto lenders drive used car loan-to-value ratios to new peaks

Car buyer satisfaction hits new high, but trade-ins and F&I still test dealership trust

Daily News

Aug 27, 2025

Car buyer satisfaction hits new high, but trade-ins and F&I still test dealership trust

AI car tech boosts ownership experience while exposing new risks — study

Daily News

Aug 27, 2025

AI car tech boosts ownership experience while exposing new risks — study

California man uses ChatGPT to track down his stolen Lamborghini

Daily News

Aug 27, 2025

California man uses ChatGPT to track down his stolen Lamborghini

50+ dealerships later: The car business lessons of an industry legend

Podcast Recaps

Aug 27, 2025

50+ dealerships later: The car business lessons of an industry legend

Open Road Auto Group’s $300K lesson in vendor contract management

Dealer Strategies

Aug 27, 2025

Open Road Auto Group’s $300K lesson in vendor contract management

Vanguard Kia GM Jason Villa on keeping used car inventory ‘lean and clean’

Dealer Strategies

Aug 26, 2025

Vanguard Kia GM Jason Villa on keeping used car inventory ‘lean and clean’

Ambassador Andy Puzder expects EU trade deal to help U.S. automakers compete on price

Daily News

Aug 26, 2025

Ambassador Andy Puzder expects EU trade deal to help U.S. automakers compete on price

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe warns against U.S. automakers reinvesting in ICE vehicles

Daily News

Aug 26, 2025

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe warns against U.S. automakers reinvesting in ICE vehicles

Hyundai raises total U.S. investment to $26 billion through 2028

Daily News

Aug 26, 2025

Hyundai raises total U.S. investment to $26 billion through 2028

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

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

The Breakdown

Dealers are sitting on a goldmine of data—here's how they're putting it to work

Automations, micro-audiences, and 55% open rates

Car Dealership Guy

28 August 2025

Daily News

Auto lenders drive used car loan-to-value ratios to new peaks

In Q2 2022, just 38% of used vehicle loans carried LTV ratios above 120%. By Q2 2025, that jumped to 53%, according to TransUnion. (3 min. read)

27 August 2025

Daily News

Car buyer satisfaction hits new high, but trade-ins and F&I still test dealership trust

81% of car shoppers associated positive emotions and confidence with their latest vehicle purchase. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 August 2025

Daily News

AI car tech boosts ownership experience while exposing new risks — study

“While smart technologies are not without issues, they represent a meaningful step forward,” said Kathleen Rizk, senior director of user experience benchmarking and technology at J.D. Power. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 August 2025

Daily News

California man uses ChatGPT to track down his stolen Lamborghini

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

27 August 2025

Podcast Recaps

50+ dealerships later: The car business lessons of an industry legend

Featuring John Bergstrom, Executive Chairman of Bergstrom Automotive

27 August 2025

Dealer Strategies

Open Road Auto Group’s $300K lesson in vendor contract management

"I just realized that every other service manager in my company basically said yes and nodded to a $1,100 upcharge on 20 stores," said President Michael Morais. (3 min. read)

27 August 2025

Dealer Strategies

Vanguard Kia GM Jason Villa on keeping used car inventory ‘lean and clean’

The dealership’s Q4 strategy hinges on being selective, and targeting a few key niches. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 August 2025

Daily News

Ambassador Andy Puzder expects EU trade deal to help U.S. automakers compete on price

The framework also says the U.S. and EU plan to consider discounted rates on steel, aluminum and other products under a quota system. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 August 2025

Daily News

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe warns against U.S. automakers reinvesting in ICE vehicles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

26 August 2025

Daily News

Hyundai raises total U.S. investment to $26 billion through 2028

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

26 August 2025