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One general manager’s system for lead handling accountability with no BDC

Dealer Strategies

Dec 1, 2025

One general manager’s system for lead handling accountability with no BDC

Nexperia tug-of-war wages on, leaving global auto production on edge for 2026

Daily News

Dec 1, 2025

Nexperia tug-of-war wages on, leaving global auto production on edge for 2026

Stellantis slams LA influencers for ‘destructive’ Jeep Recon video

Daily News

Dec 1, 2025

Stellantis slams LA influencers for ‘destructive’ Jeep Recon video

Ford is recalling over 20K plug-in hybrid vehicles due to fire risk

Daily News

Dec 1, 2025

Ford is recalling over 20K plug-in hybrid vehicles due to fire risk

Wilson Auto Family scoops up Kansas GMC store from Dutch Miller Auto

Daily News

Dec 1, 2025

Wilson Auto Family scoops up Kansas GMC store from Dutch Miller Auto

Bankrupt First Brands targets ex-CEO in misuse suit, OEM parts markups drive service defection, wholesale used prices stay flat

The Weekly

Nov 29, 2025

Bankrupt First Brands targets ex-CEO in misuse suit, OEM parts markups drive service defection, wholesale used prices stay flat

From Hellcats to hackers: How Swickard turned its stores into fraud-fighting fortresses

Dealer Strategies

Nov 28, 2025

From Hellcats to hackers: How Swickard turned its stores into fraud-fighting fortresses

Catherine York Mace shares approach to immersive leadership training

Dealer Strategies

Nov 28, 2025

Catherine York Mace shares approach to immersive leadership training

The automotive industry has a cybersecurity problem

Daily News

Nov 28, 2025

The automotive industry has a cybersecurity problem

Penske Automotive Group sells Indiana Hyundai dealership

Daily News

Nov 28, 2025

Penske Automotive Group sells Indiana Hyundai dealership

From corporate to rural dealer: What it takes to win today in every market

Podcast Recaps

Nov 28, 2025

From corporate to rural dealer: What it takes to win today in every market

Why Cavender Auto Group is intentionally ‘overpaying’ for service drive trade-ins

Dealer Strategies

Nov 27, 2025

Why Cavender Auto Group is intentionally ‘overpaying’ for service drive trade-ins

Daily News

Nov 27, 2025

Full-size pickup sales and loyalty are concentrating around a few key nameplates – report

Major automaker CEOs summoned to Senate hearing on safety tech requirements

Daily News

Nov 27, 2025

Major automaker CEOs summoned to Senate hearing on safety tech requirements

Americans want AI help with insurance shopping as costs keep rising — report

Daily News

Nov 26, 2025

Americans want AI help with insurance shopping as costs keep rising — report

Volkswagen shifts EV development to China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%

Daily News

Nov 26, 2025

Volkswagen shifts EV development to China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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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.

Dealer Strategies

One general manager’s system for lead handling accountability with no BDC

"If I have a total of 500 customers in a month at a store, I would expect a minimum of 500 follow-up attempts amongst the managers," said Nolan Brink, multi-store manager for Jim Shorkey Auto Group. (5 min. read)

Anna del Villar

1 December 2025

Daily News

Nexperia tug-of-war wages on, leaving global auto production on edge for 2026

Nissan and German auto supplier Bosch continue to sound the alarm on the potential impact of supply shortages tied to the dispute. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 December 2025

Daily News

Stellantis slams LA influencers for ‘destructive’ Jeep Recon video

Throughout the video, two individuals can be seen pointing out gaps in the Recon’s interior panels, disassembling parts, and shaking parts of the Jeep. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 December 2025

Daily News

Ford is recalling over 20K plug-in hybrid vehicles due to fire risk

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

1 December 2025

Daily News

Wilson Auto Family scoops up Kansas GMC store from Dutch Miller Auto

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

1 December 2025

The Weekly

Bankrupt First Brands targets ex-CEO in misuse suit, OEM parts markups drive service defection, wholesale used prices stay flat

Plus, the latest updates from CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker

29 November 2025

Dealer Strategies

From Hellcats to hackers: How Swickard turned its stores into fraud-fighting fortresses

“We have not had a stolen vehicle in probably a year and a half to two years,” even though “sports cars... Hellcats have been a traditional pain for us,” said Robert Woolsey from Swickard Auto Group. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

28 November 2025

Dealer Strategies

Catherine York Mace shares approach to immersive leadership training

“Every time I'm in a department, I have a notebook. I've kind of become a little notorious for it,” said Catherine York Mace, manager at Vann York Auto Group. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

28 November 2025

Daily News

The automotive industry has a cybersecurity problem

"API is a huge threat landscape at this point. There's no avoiding it with the connected vehicle," said Joshua Poster, director of intelligence and analysis at Auto-ISAC. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar

28 November 2025

Daily News

Penske Automotive Group sells Indiana Hyundai dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

28 November 2025

Podcast Recaps

From corporate to rural dealer: What it takes to win today in every market

Featuring Michael Handwerger, President and Dealer Principal of Alpha One Automotive.

28 November 2025

Dealer Strategies

Why Cavender Auto Group is intentionally ‘overpaying’ for service drive trade-ins

Cavender routinely targets “from 95 to 100%” of book value on desirable service vehicles, aiming “to get as close to 100% on some, according to Eric Barbosa, vice president of variable operations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 November 2025

Daily News

Full-size pickup sales and loyalty are concentrating around a few key nameplates – report

While OEM profit data is tightly guarded, most estimates put per-vehicle profits on full-size pickups at $10,000 and up, according to S&P Global Mobility. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 November 2025

Daily News

Major automaker CEOs summoned to Senate hearing on safety tech requirements

Republican lawmakers are taking direct aim at safety tech like automatic emergency braking and rear-seat child reminders. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

27 November 2025

Daily News

Americans want AI help with insurance shopping as costs keep rising — report

More than three-quarters of Americans surveyed (76%) believe AI can simplify the process of shopping for car insurance, per Insurify. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 November 2025

Daily News

Volkswagen shifts EV development to China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%

VW is betting that lower-cost, faster development in China will help it compete more effectively in the global EV price war. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

26 November 2025