Market Pulse

One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

Financing decisions impact sales, inventory and referrals

15 July 2026

Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells

Those surveyed also predict that AI will positively affect profits. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans

The unrelated safety issues were among Tuesday's biggest automotive recall and potential recall headlines. (3 min. read)

Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist

A report this week cited an internal company presentation in which replacements for the Stelvio and Giulia were notably absent. (3 min. read)

Market Pulse

Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage, +1

Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

Featuring Scott Traylor, Vice President at Mia Labs

Dealer Strategies

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

“Whether that’s a sales process, service drive process, or reporting, we look to have those core processes aligned regardless of manufacturer or location.” (3 min. read)

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

“When we’re inventing this kind of measurement, we do it through the eyes of a consumer,” said Fran O’ Hagan, CEO of Pied Piper.

Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

The move will change how dealership sales teams need to present vehicles to customers. (3 min. read)

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

Buyers of the 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T and R/T Plus SIXPACK models are eligible for a $4,200 cash allowance. (3 min. read)

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

A strong partnership can strengthen manufacturer relationships, support efforts to secure new points and aid employee recruitment and retention. (3 min. read)

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

“As economic uncertainty persists and vehicle dependency remains high, DIY auto maintenance will continue to gain traction with consumers,” said Nathan Shipley, automotive industry analyst for Circana.

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

CARFAX data shows numbers dwindling from the initial 40 million

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker