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F&I PVR finished Q3 at its highest level since 2022 – report

Daily News

Nov 18, 2025

F&I PVR finished Q3 at its highest level since 2022 – report

Dealership buy/sell activity is exploding after slow start to the year

Daily News

Nov 18, 2025

Dealership buy/sell activity is exploding after slow start to the year

Nissan unveils 2026 Rogue plug-in hybrid with Mitsubishi DNA

Daily News

Nov 18, 2025

Nissan unveils 2026 Rogue plug-in hybrid with Mitsubishi DNA

Honda is recalling over 250K hybrid Accords over software glitch

Daily News

Nov 18, 2025

Honda is recalling over 250K hybrid Accords over software glitch

Ford teams up with Amazon Autos to sell certified pre-owned vehicles

Daily News

Nov 17, 2025

Ford teams up with Amazon Autos to sell certified pre-owned vehicles

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

Daily News

Nov 17, 2025

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

South Korea boosts EV subsidies to shield Hyundai, Kia from U.S. tariff hit

Daily News

Nov 17, 2025

South Korea boosts EV subsidies to shield Hyundai, Kia from U.S. tariff hit

Tesla pressures suppliers to drop China-made parts – report

Daily News

Nov 17, 2025

Tesla pressures suppliers to drop China-made parts – report

How dealers are reinventing used-car ops amid pricing strains, process overhauls, and new supply tactics

The Weekly

Nov 15, 2025

How dealers are reinventing used-car ops amid pricing strains, process overhauls, and new supply tactics

How this D.C.-area dealer supported customers through the government shutdown

Dealer Strategies

Nov 14, 2025

How this D.C.-area dealer supported customers through the government shutdown

Subprime auto delinquencies climb again as financial strain deepens for many borrowers

Daily News

Nov 14, 2025

Subprime auto delinquencies climb again as financial strain deepens for many borrowers

Rivian, Volkswagen plan to sell their new EV software to other automakers

Daily News

Nov 14, 2025

Rivian, Volkswagen plan to sell their new EV software to other automakers

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

Daily News

Nov 14, 2025

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

Q3 auto market cheat sheet–the car brands accelerating and stalling out in late 2025

Podcast Recaps

Nov 14, 2025

Q3 auto market cheat sheet–the car brands accelerating and stalling out in late 2025

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

The Breakdown

Nov 14, 2025

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

Used-car demand drives new sourcing strategies at Fred Martin Motor Company

Daily News

Nov 13, 2025

Used-car demand drives new sourcing strategies at Fred Martin Motor Company

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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

F&I PVR finished Q3 at its highest level since 2022 – report

Sales margins are getting crushed by rising payments, but F&I profit is surging and fixed operations continue to carry dealers. (3 min. read)

Nancy Dunham

18 November 2025

Daily News

Dealership buy/sell activity is exploding after slow start to the year

Even as the market cools from peak-pandemic highs, dealership profits and “blue sky” values remain well above pre-COVID levels. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

18 November 2025

Daily News

Nissan unveils 2026 Rogue plug-in hybrid with Mitsubishi DNA

Nissan is using a quick, low-risk move to finally enter a hybrid segment where it’s been visibly absent. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

18 November 2025

Daily News

Honda is recalling over 250K hybrid Accords over software glitch

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

18 November 2025

Daily News

Ford teams up with Amazon Autos to sell certified pre-owned vehicles

The program is currently available in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, with plans to expand to additional cities in the coming months. (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

17 November 2025

Daily News

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

Many dealers are losing some of their best acquisition opportunities to CarMax and Carvana. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

17 November 2025

Daily News

South Korea boosts EV subsidies to shield Hyundai, Kia from U.S. tariff hit

The South Korean government is increasing its financial support and EV incentives to help carmakers fend off US tariffs. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 November 2025

Daily News

Tesla pressures suppliers to drop China-made parts – report

Tesla and its suppliers have started phasing out China-made components and aim to transition fully to non-Chinese parts within the next year. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

17 November 2025

The Weekly

How dealers are reinventing used-car ops amid pricing strains, process overhauls, and new supply tactics

Plus, updates from CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker

15 November 2025

Dealer Strategies

How this D.C.-area dealer supported customers through the government shutdown

Weeks without paychecks pushed federal employees to forego car purchases, delay service, decline maintenance, and approve only bare-minimum repairs. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

14 November 2025

Daily News

Subprime auto delinquencies climb again as financial strain deepens for many borrowers

60+ day subprime auto loan delinquencies climbed to 6.65% in October–the highest level on record since Fitch Ratings began tracking the data in the early 1990s. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 November 2025

Daily News

Rivian, Volkswagen plan to sell their new EV software to other automakers

"We're solving a problem not only for Rivian and VW, but we're solving a problem for the larger automotive industry," said Wassym Bensaid, Rivian's chief software office. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 November 2025

Daily News

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

14 November 2025

Podcast Recaps

Q3 auto market cheat sheet–the car brands accelerating and stalling out in late 2025

Featuring Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners

14 November 2025

The Breakdown

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

Plus, tips to stay out of trouble

Anna del Villar, +1

14 November 2025

Daily News

Used-car demand drives new sourcing strategies at Fred Martin Motor Company

"Ultimately, we're just trying to drive down those auction rental car acquisition numbers,” explained Nick Huff, used-car director at Fred Martin Motor Company. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar

13 November 2025