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VW resumes full exports of ID Buzz to U.S. amid market challenges

Daily News

Jul 16, 2025

VW resumes full exports of ID Buzz to U.S. amid market challenges

GM to build gas-powered Escalade, Silverado, and Sierra at Orion Assembly

Daily News

Jul 16, 2025

GM to build gas-powered Escalade, Silverado, and Sierra at Orion Assembly

Bosak Auto Group’s century-old legacy ends in record-breaking sale

Daily News

Jul 16, 2025

Bosak Auto Group’s century-old legacy ends in record-breaking sale

Nissan to shutter historic Oppama Plant by 2028

Daily News

Jul 16, 2025

Nissan to shutter historic Oppama Plant by 2028

“Innovate or evaporate”– how small dealer groups can win in ultra-competitive markets

Podcast Recaps

Jul 16, 2025

“Innovate or evaporate”– how small dealer groups can win in ultra-competitive markets

In a tough lending environment, this GM’s hands-on approach moves the needle

Dealer Strategies

Jul 15, 2025

In a tough lending environment, this GM’s hands-on approach moves the needle

Service and parts operations put Ontario dealership on path to record year

Dealer Strategies

Jul 15, 2025

Service and parts operations put Ontario dealership on path to record year

Tariffs and EV delays are costing Volvo Cars a cool $1.2 billion

Daily News

Jul 15, 2025

Tariffs and EV delays are costing Volvo Cars a cool $1.2 billion

Ford recalls 850K vehicles over fuel pump defect, with no fix yet

Daily News

Jul 15, 2025

Ford recalls 850K vehicles over fuel pump defect, with no fix yet

Subaru of New England doubles investment in Northwood University to $1M

Daily News

Jul 15, 2025

Subaru of New England doubles investment in Northwood University to $1M

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

Market Pulse

Jul 15, 2025

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

Jul 14, 2025

CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker

How Checkered Flag Jaguar Land Rover is building a faster, leaner used car pipeline

Dealer Strategies

Jul 14, 2025

How Checkered Flag Jaguar Land Rover is building a faster, leaner used car pipeline

Top EV analyst on market pressures: ‘The training wheels are coming off’

Daily News

Jul 14, 2025

Top EV analyst on market pressures: ‘The training wheels are coming off’

BMW’s trade optimism faces new 30% EU tariff curveball

Daily News

Jul 14, 2025

BMW’s trade optimism faces new 30% EU tariff curveball

Autobahn Fort Worth is acquiring Frank Kent Motor Co. in Texas

Daily News

Jul 14, 2025

Autobahn Fort Worth is acquiring Frank Kent Motor Co. in Texas

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Daily News

VW resumes full exports of ID Buzz to U.S. amid market challenges

Volkswagen has resumed deliveries of its ID.Buzz electric minibus to the United States, a company spokesperson confirmed. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 July 2025

Daily News

GM to build gas-powered Escalade, Silverado, and Sierra at Orion Assembly

GM’s new plan for the Orion plant is part of a $4 billion push to boost gas-powered vehicle production across three factories. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

16 July 2025

Daily News

Bosak Auto Group’s century-old legacy ends in record-breaking sale

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

16 July 2025

Daily News

Nissan to shutter historic Oppama Plant by 2028

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

16 July 2025

Podcast Recaps

“Innovate or evaporate”– how small dealer groups can win in ultra-competitive markets

Featuring Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Automotive

16 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

In a tough lending environment, this GM’s hands-on approach moves the needle

As margins continue to get squeezed, dealerships that master complex deal structuring will have a significant advantage. (3 min. read)

15 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

Service and parts operations put Ontario dealership on path to record year

“Tariffs could be on; tariffs could be off. The fact remains, people are going to need to service their cars,” said general manager Curtis Biggs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

15 July 2025

Daily News

Tariffs and EV delays are costing Volvo Cars a cool $1.2 billion

Volvo Cars is booking an impairment charge of 11.4 billion Swedish crowns ($1.2 billion) in the second quarter. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

15 July 2025

Daily News

Ford recalls 850K vehicles over fuel pump defect, with no fix yet

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

15 July 2025

Daily News

Subaru of New England doubles investment in Northwood University to $1M

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

15 July 2025

Market Pulse

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

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Ash Savage

15 July 2025

CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker

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Ash Savage, +1

14 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

How Checkered Flag Jaguar Land Rover is building a faster, leaner used car pipeline

We're trying to create this environment where we can acquire the car at a lower value, not just to make more gross profit—but to turn the car faster,” said general manager Michael L. Wood. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 July 2025

Daily News

Top EV analyst on market pressures: ‘The training wheels are coming off’

Major automakers are delaying electric vehicle launches as the industry gears up for federal policy changes. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 July 2025

Daily News

BMW’s trade optimism faces new 30% EU tariff curveball

BMW is the largest car exporter in the U.S.—with 225,000 cars exported out of the U.S. in 2024. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

14 July 2025

Daily News

Autobahn Fort Worth is acquiring Frank Kent Motor Co. in Texas

CDG News alert (< 1 min. read)

14 July 2025