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Used car sales cool slightly in June—inventory and pricing hold steady

Daily News

Jul 14, 2025

Used car sales cool slightly in June—inventory and pricing hold steady

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing, inside DGDG's unified data system, Don Hall's warning to dealers

The Weekly

Jul 12, 2025

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing, inside DGDG's unified data system, Don Hall's warning to dealers

Service retention climbs to 71% after internal realignment at O’Neil Nissan

Dealer Strategies

Jul 11, 2025

Service retention climbs to 71% after internal realignment at O’Neil Nissan

New apprenticeship program aims to fill California’s auto technician shortfall

Daily News

Jul 11, 2025

New apprenticeship program aims to fill California’s auto technician shortfall

Auto lenders stretch to qualify more buyers as car prices stay high

Daily News

Jul 11, 2025

Auto lenders stretch to qualify more buyers as car prices stay high

Nebraska sues GM, OnStar for selling driver data to auto insurers

Daily News

Jul 11, 2025

Nebraska sues GM, OnStar for selling driver data to auto insurers

Vehicle recalls surge in Q2, creating big service drive opportunities for dealers

Daily News

Jul 11, 2025

Vehicle recalls surge in Q2, creating big service drive opportunities for dealers

The auto retail crystal ball—what shipping trends reveal (and how dealers can win)

Podcast Recaps

Jul 11, 2025

The auto retail crystal ball—what shipping trends reveal (and how dealers can win)

Virginia Dealers Association chief Don Hall shares 6-point wake-up call to retailers

Daily News

Jul 10, 2025

Virginia Dealers Association chief Don Hall shares 6-point wake-up call to retailers

How one Texas dealer is handling the new metal license plate mandate

Daily News

Jul 10, 2025

How one Texas dealer is handling the new metal license plate mandate

Manheim Index up 6.3% in June as wholesale EV values rebound

Daily News

Jul 10, 2025

Manheim Index up 6.3% in June as wholesale EV values rebound

The Rydell Company buys 3 dealerships in Nebraska

Daily News

Jul 10, 2025

The Rydell Company buys 3 dealerships in Nebraska

Dealers are tracking just a fraction of the customer journey — study

Daily News

Jul 10, 2025

Dealers are tracking just a fraction of the customer journey — study

Less capital, more discipline—how regional dealer groups are scaling up

The Breakdown

Jul 10, 2025

Less capital, more discipline—how regional dealer groups are scaling up

Tariff impact on car sales could be softer than initially predicted, but headwinds remain

Daily News

Jul 9, 2025

Tariff impact on car sales could be softer than initially predicted, but headwinds remain

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing campaign to offset tariff pressure

Daily News

Jul 9, 2025

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing campaign to offset tariff pressure

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.

Daily News

Used car sales cool slightly in June—inventory and pricing hold steady

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

14 July 2025

The Weekly

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing, inside DGDG's unified data system, Don Hall's warning to dealers

Plus, why dealer Paul Sansone Jr. prioritizes credit-challenged buyers others overlook

12 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

Service retention climbs to 71% after internal realignment at O’Neil Nissan

GM Drew Pearlman says most stores are struggling with misalignment on the inside—an issue that hiring more people can’t always fix. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

11 July 2025

Daily News

New apprenticeship program aims to fill California’s auto technician shortfall

The two-year program includes in-depth training and instruction, and is targeted at people 18 to 30 years old who have chosen not to attend college. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 July 2025

Daily News

Auto lenders stretch to qualify more buyers as car prices stay high

Auto credit access improved again in June as lenders approved more subprime borrowers, extended loan terms, and accepted lower down payments. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 July 2025

Daily News

Nebraska sues GM, OnStar for selling driver data to auto insurers

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

11 July 2025

Daily News

Vehicle recalls surge in Q2, creating big service drive opportunities for dealers

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

11 July 2025

Podcast Recaps

The auto retail crystal ball—what shipping trends reveal (and how dealers can win)

Featuring Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange

11 July 2025

Daily News

Virginia Dealers Association chief Don Hall shares 6-point wake-up call to retailers

What the longtime Virginia Automotive Dealers Association (VADA) president told us on Daily Dealer Live, and why it matters right now. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

10 July 2025

Daily News

How one Texas dealer is handling the new metal license plate mandate

“We might be a little bit ahead of the game of some people, but, yeah, we've put a process together for just about any hiccup that we've run into so far,” says Justin Villa, GM of Clay Cooley Ford in Texas. (3 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

10 July 2025

Daily News

Manheim Index up 6.3% in June as wholesale EV values rebound

The used-vehicle market remains strong, even as the new vehicle segment faces pricing and supply challenges. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 July 2025

Daily News

The Rydell Company buys 3 dealerships in Nebraska

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

10 July 2025

Daily News

Dealers are tracking just a fraction of the customer journey — study

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

10 July 2025

The Breakdown

Less capital, more discipline—how regional dealer groups are scaling up

The next wave of dealership growth is here

Car Dealership Guy

10 July 2025

Daily News

Tariff impact on car sales could be softer than initially predicted, but headwinds remain

“What we have seen thus far has not been catastrophic. However, it represents a point of transition,” said Cox Automotive chief economist Smoke. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

9 July 2025

Daily News

Ford launches ‘Zero-Zero-Zero’ summer pricing campaign to offset tariff pressure

Ford is also providing new vehicle buyers with a two-year Ford Protect Premium Maintenance Plan that covers services like oil changes and tire rotations. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

9 July 2025