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

Dealer Strategies

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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

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

General Motors presses suppliers to exit China by 2027 in supply chain overhaul

Daily News

Nov 13, 2025

General Motors presses suppliers to exit China by 2027 in supply chain overhaul

Survey finds 70% of drivers feel unfairly judged when shopping for auto insurance

Daily News

Nov 13, 2025

Survey finds 70% of drivers feel unfairly judged when shopping for auto insurance

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

Daily News

Nov 13, 2025

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Dealer Strategies

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Nov 12, 2025

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Auto lenders continue easing loan access as competition for market share intensifies — report

Daily News

Nov 12, 2025

Auto lenders continue easing loan access as competition for market share intensifies — report

Subaru scales back EV push, shifts billions toward hybrid vehicles

Daily News

Nov 12, 2025

Subaru scales back EV push, shifts billions toward hybrid vehicles

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

Daily News

Nov 12, 2025

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

Daily News

Nov 12, 2025

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

Service retention is slipping—here's how dealers are getting it back

Fixed Ops Pulse

Nov 12, 2025

Service retention is slipping—here's how dealers are getting it back

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.

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

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

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

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)

14 November 2025

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

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)

14 November 2025

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

14 November 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

General Motors presses suppliers to exit China by 2027 in supply chain overhaul

General Motors presses suppliers to exit China by 2027 in supply chain overhaul

GM is fast-tracking efforts to de-risk its supply chain from China. (3 min. read)

13 November 2025

Survey finds 70% of drivers feel unfairly judged when shopping for auto insurance

Survey finds 70% of drivers feel unfairly judged when shopping for auto insurance

“For younger buyers, offering access to insurers that personalize pricing based on real-world driving can make insurance feel fair and approachable,” said a spokesperson for mobility data and analytics company Arity. (2 min. read)

13 November 2025

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

13 November 2025

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Dealer Strategies

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Ourisman Automotive Group has saved $2.8 million in advertising costs year-to-date compared to 2024. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

12 November 2025

Auto lenders continue easing loan access as competition for market share intensifies — report

Auto lenders continue easing loan access as competition for market share intensifies — report

Despite a dip in approvals, growth in subprime lending, longer loan terms, and reduced down payment requirements collectively improved access for borrowers, according to Cox Auto. (3 min. read)

12 November 2025

Subaru scales back EV push, shifts billions toward hybrid vehicles

Subaru scales back EV push, shifts billions toward hybrid vehicles

Subaru already has four EVs in the pipeline, though another four now appear to be in limbo as the automaker recalibrates. (2 min. read)

12 November 2025

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

12 November 2025

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

12 November 2025

Service retention is slipping—here's how dealers are getting it back

Fixed Ops Pulse

Service retention is slipping—here's how dealers are getting it back

It's time to plug those profit gaps

12 November 2025