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Mar 3, 2026

'Stuck inside these four walls': What one parts director learned from working outside auto

Canada tightens auto import rules to push local production

Daily News

Mar 3, 2026

Canada tightens auto import rules to push local production

First Brands nears creditor deal as Ford, GM back asset sales

Daily News

Mar 3, 2026

First Brands nears creditor deal as Ford, GM back asset sales

Daily News

Mar 2, 2026

Ford to issue over-the-air software update for recall affecting 4.4M vehicles

Kia targets ‘savvy SUV buyers’ with 2027 Telluride hybrid

Daily News

Mar 2, 2026

Kia targets ‘savvy SUV buyers’ with 2027 Telluride hybrid

Drivers pay 167% more than expected to maintain aging vehicles, study says

Daily News

Mar 2, 2026

Drivers pay 167% more than expected to maintain aging vehicles, study says

Ford recall highlights growing tech risks in modern vehicles

Daily News

Mar 2, 2026

Ford recall highlights growing tech risks in modern vehicles

Dealers say broker deals are crushing profitability, CarGurus probes cyberattack, Supreme Court upends tariffs

The Weekly

Feb 28, 2026

Dealers say broker deals are crushing profitability, CarGurus probes cyberattack, Supreme Court upends tariffs

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

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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Dealer Strategies

'Stuck inside these four walls': What one parts director learned from working outside auto

Rather than treating his other-industry experience as a liability, Vince McIsaac says his outsider’s perspective shapes how he runs his department. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

3 March 2026

Daily News

Canada tightens auto import rules to push local production

The plan involves tightening the country’s automotive remission framework, with the goal of rewarding companies that produce and invest in Canada. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 March 2026

Daily News

First Brands nears creditor deal as Ford, GM back asset sales

First Brands’ four business lines consist of Walbro, Horizon, TMD, and Pump, with Ford currently buying parts from the latter three. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 March 2026

Daily News

Ford to issue over-the-air software update for recall affecting 4.4M vehicles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

2 March 2026

Daily News

Kia targets ‘savvy SUV buyers’ with 2027 Telluride hybrid

At its cheapest, the HEV lands squarely in the mid-$40Ks. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

2 March 2026

Daily News

Drivers pay 167% more than expected to maintain aging vehicles, study says

For dealers, this is a messaging and trade-cycle opportunity. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 March 2026

Daily News

Ford recall highlights growing tech risks in modern vehicles

The recall covers the 2021 through 2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick, as well as some Ranger and E-Transit vehicles. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

2 March 2026

The Weekly

Dealers say broker deals are crushing profitability, CarGurus probes cyberattack, Supreme Court upends tariffs

Plus, a look at the industry's latest recalls

28 February 2026

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