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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

EV tax credits are sunsetting—here’s how dealers are responding

Market Pulse

Aug 26, 2025

EV tax credits are sunsetting—here’s how dealers are responding

North Texas Chevy store braces for future EV market risks, leans on culture to win

Dealer Strategies

Aug 25, 2025

North Texas Chevy store braces for future EV market risks, leans on culture to win

The ‘Day 4 Cliff’: Dealers are losing sales by ending lead follow-up too soon — study

Daily News

Aug 25, 2025

The ‘Day 4 Cliff’: Dealers are losing sales by ending lead follow-up too soon — study

Toyota, Honda, Nissan walk fine line as tariffs weigh on U.S. operations

Daily News

Aug 25, 2025

Toyota, Honda, Nissan walk fine line as tariffs weigh on U.S. operations

Audi hikes 2026 prices by up to $4,100 amid tariffs, adds free maintenance

Daily News

Aug 25, 2025

Audi hikes 2026 prices by up to $4,100 amid tariffs, adds free maintenance

NHTSA investigates 1.4M Honda, Acura vehicles over V6 engine trouble

Daily News

Aug 25, 2025

NHTSA investigates 1.4M Honda, Acura vehicles over V6 engine trouble

Rohrman Auto’s push for clean data, Amazon Autos adds Hertz used car sales, dealership service profits soar

The Weekly

Aug 23, 2025

Rohrman Auto’s push for clean data, Amazon Autos adds Hertz used car sales, dealership service profits soar

August new-vehicle sales near 1.48M units as EVs reach record share, J.D. Power says

Daily News

Aug 22, 2025

August new-vehicle sales near 1.48M units as EVs reach record share, J.D. Power says

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

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

Market Pulse

EV tax credits are sunsetting—here’s how dealers are responding

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

26 August 2025

Dealer Strategies

North Texas Chevy store braces for future EV market risks, leans on culture to win

Every month, Sam Pack’s Five Star Chevrolet hosts a pep rally with 70–80 team members to celebrate personal and professional milestones. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

25 August 2025

Daily News

The ‘Day 4 Cliff’: Dealers are losing sales by ending lead follow-up too soon — study

“Just because someone doesn’t convert in 72 hours doesn’t mean they’re not buying,” said David Steinberg, founder and CEO of Foureyes, in an email to CDG News. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

25 August 2025

Daily News

Toyota, Honda, Nissan walk fine line as tariffs weigh on U.S. operations

Japan now faces a 15% tariff on autos, per the Trump administration. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

25 August 2025

Daily News

Audi hikes 2026 prices by up to $4,100 amid tariffs, adds free maintenance

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

25 August 2025

Daily News

NHTSA investigates 1.4M Honda, Acura vehicles over V6 engine trouble

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

25 August 2025

The Weekly

Rohrman Auto’s push for clean data, Amazon Autos adds Hertz used car sales, dealership service profits soar

Plus, the aggressive used car inventory strategy helping dealers stay profitable

23 August 2025

Daily News

August new-vehicle sales near 1.48M units as EVs reach record share, J.D. Power says

On a dollar basis, consumers are headed for another record $54.6 billion in collective new-car spend. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

22 August 2025