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Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Daily News

May 28, 2026

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

Daily News

May 27, 2026

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

Daily News

May 27, 2026

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

Podcast Recaps

May 27, 2026

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Dealer Strategies

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May 26, 2026

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Daily News

May 26, 2026

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

Market Pulse

May 26, 2026

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

Dealer Strategies

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May 26, 2026

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Daily News

May 26, 2026

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

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Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles
Daily News

Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Average new loan amounts approached $44,000. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
28 May 2026
Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K
Daily News

Off-lease vehicles to grow inventory by 500K

Impact will be short-lived, with lease penetrations dropping. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
28 May 2026
Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions
Daily News

Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Volvo’s approval highlights the growing complexity surrounding connected vehicle regulations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
28 May 2026
Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue
Daily News

Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

The Ridgeline no longer meets upcoming emissions regulations. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
27 May 2026
Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May
Daily News

Used-vehicle prices spike 3.1% in May

All models increased by $870 on average. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
27 May 2026
"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)
Podcast Recaps

"Own it, don't owe it!" The dealer debt trap nobody is talking about (and what operators need to know)

Featuring Marcello Sciarrino, Co-Owner at Island Auto Group

27 May 2026
How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation
Dealer Strategies

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

One rule they aim to follow: Promote from within. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
26 May 2026
Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity
Daily News

Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

The recall was issued after debris was discovered inside the engines of certain Toyota pickup trucks. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
26 May 2026
Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2
Daily News

Dealers cite economy and politics, impacting traffic in Q2

Two surveys show factors impacting results. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
26 May 2026
AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds
Daily News

AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

After a brief slowdown in early Q1, dealerships saw a 34.5% jump in traffic from AI chat sources in March 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
26 May 2026
Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi
Daily News

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
26 May 2026
Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane
Market Pulse

Inside May's new-vehicle sales + what it means for the trade desk, F&I office, and service lane

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
26 May 2026
How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today
Dealer Strategies

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

San Diego dealer Manny Sedano now owns five dealerships. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
26 May 2026
Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors
Daily News

Why inconsistent vehicle listings are sending shoppers to your competitors

Vendors in this space are arguing that franchised dealers don't need to out-invest Carvana or CarMax as much as they just need to show up online the same way. (4 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy
26 May 2026
Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships
Daily News

Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Poor freight execution can slow repairs, extend vehicle turnaround times, etc. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
26 May 2026
Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works
Daily News

Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Owner perceptions of dependability are increasingly shaped by technology performance and software issues. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
26 May 2026
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