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AI is rewriting search engine rules for dealers

Dealer Strategies

Feb 27, 2026

AI is rewriting search engine rules for dealers

Big money, bigger stakes drive OEM capital shifts as production recalibrates

Daily News

Feb 27, 2026

Big money, bigger stakes drive OEM capital shifts as production recalibrates

Stellantis posts $26B loss, bets on North America and trucks for turnaround

Daily News

Feb 27, 2026

Stellantis posts $26B loss, bets on North America and trucks for turnaround

"The lost generation of CapEx" – How dealers can win in a commoditized car market

Podcast Recaps

Feb 27, 2026

"The lost generation of CapEx" – How dealers can win in a commoditized car market

3 plausible reasons why Stellantis could limit dealership consolidation

The Breakdown

Feb 26, 2026

3 plausible reasons why Stellantis could limit dealership consolidation

Asbury Automotive divests 3 dealerships in South Carolina

Daily News

Feb 26, 2026

Asbury Automotive divests 3 dealerships in South Carolina

California proposes instant EV rebates with automaker match requirement

Daily News

Feb 26, 2026

California proposes instant EV rebates with automaker match requirement

Near-new used cars challenge traditional ‘sweet spot’ in Q4

Daily News

Feb 26, 2026

Near-new used cars challenge traditional ‘sweet spot’ in Q4

How one Toyota dealer is securing units in a market running dry

Dealer Strategies

Feb 26, 2026

How one Toyota dealer is securing units in a market running dry

Asbury Automotive sells 6 luxury dealerships to MileOne Autogroup

Daily News

Feb 25, 2026

Asbury Automotive sells 6 luxury dealerships to MileOne Autogroup

‘Enforce the rules’: Auto dealers say car broker deals are crushing profitability

Dealer Strategies

Feb 25, 2026

‘Enforce the rules’: Auto dealers say car broker deals are crushing profitability

Fullpath: Traffic to dealer websites from AI platforms jumps 15x

Daily News

Feb 25, 2026

Fullpath: Traffic to dealer websites from AI platforms jumps 15x

Podcast Recaps

Feb 25, 2026

How dealers win search in the AI era

Report: Dealers miss 1 in 3 service calls during "rush hours"

Daily News

Feb 24, 2026

Report: Dealers miss 1 in 3 service calls during "rush hours"

Ford is recalling more than 412K SUVs over rear suspension issues

Daily News

Feb 24, 2026

Ford is recalling more than 412K SUVs over rear suspension issues

Hunter Automotive expands into Charlotte, N.C. market

Daily News

Feb 24, 2026

Hunter Automotive expands into Charlotte, N.C. market

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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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

AI is rewriting search engine rules for dealers

Car buyers are now doing fewer keyword searches and more conversational-style hunts. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker

27 February 2026

Daily News

Big money, bigger stakes drive OEM capital shifts as production recalibrates

Projects of $1 billion or more now account for 43% of all capital spending, up from 18% a decade ago. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 February 2026

Daily News

Stellantis posts $26B loss, bets on North America and trucks for turnaround

Billions in write-downs fueled the loss, the automaker said. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 February 2026

Podcast Recaps

"The lost generation of CapEx" – How dealers can win in a commoditized car market

Featuring Michael Maroone, Chairman and CEO of Maroone USA

27 February 2026

The Breakdown

3 plausible reasons why Stellantis could limit dealership consolidation

The rules have been reset

Anna del Villar, +1

26 February 2026

Daily News

Asbury Automotive divests 3 dealerships in South Carolina

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 February 2026

Daily News

California proposes instant EV rebates with automaker match requirement

The plan would lower upfront costs for buyers. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 February 2026

Daily News

Near-new used cars challenge traditional ‘sweet spot’ in Q4

More consumers steered toward the newest used vehicles in the fourth quarter, as three-year-old cars hit record-high prices in 2025, according to an Edmunds report. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 February 2026

Dealer Strategies

How one Toyota dealer is securing units in a market running dry

General Sales Manager Richard Brunell credits his service-industry experience with helping him foster friendly relationships. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

26 February 2026

Daily News

Asbury Automotive sells 6 luxury dealerships to MileOne Autogroup

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

25 February 2026

Dealer Strategies

‘Enforce the rules’: Auto dealers say car broker deals are crushing profitability

Regulations already exist to help curb the practice. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker

25 February 2026

Daily News

Fullpath: Traffic to dealer websites from AI platforms jumps 15x

OpenAI's ChatGPT ranks as the top AI platform, accounting for about 89% of traction. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

25 February 2026

Podcast Recaps

How dealers win search in the AI era

Featuring Zach Billings, Co-Founder of Wikimotive

25 February 2026

Daily News

Report: Dealers miss 1 in 3 service calls during "rush hours"

Nearly 30% of all daily calls come in a 3-hour window (7–10 a.m.), exactly when service teams are slammed, according to In Motion Brands. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

24 February 2026

Daily News

Ford is recalling more than 412K SUVs over rear suspension issues

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

24 February 2026

Daily News

Hunter Automotive expands into Charlotte, N.C. market

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

24 February 2026