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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

Surge in U.S.-bound shipments marks record month for Mexico’s auto exports

Daily News

Jul 9, 2025

Surge in U.S.-bound shipments marks record month for Mexico’s auto exports

Foundation Automotive exits Tennessee with sale of 4 dealerships

Daily News

Jul 9, 2025

Foundation Automotive exits Tennessee with sale of 4 dealerships

NHTSA reopens probe into 1.2M Ram trucks as complaints rise

Daily News

Jul 9, 2025

NHTSA reopens probe into 1.2M Ram trucks as complaints rise

The big shift—why omnichannel dealers are winning, and fragmented stores are falling behind

Podcast Recaps

Jul 9, 2025

The big shift—why omnichannel dealers are winning, and fragmented stores are falling behind

This Silicon Valley dealer is building dealerships that operate like tech companies

Dealer Strategies

Jul 8, 2025

This Silicon Valley dealer is building dealerships that operate like tech companies

At this Texas dealer group, Rolls-Royce buyers Are 35 and paying with Bitcoin

Dealer Strategies

Jul 8, 2025

At this Texas dealer group, Rolls-Royce buyers Are 35 and paying with Bitcoin

Dealers are cutting customer hold times and booking more service appointments — study

Daily News

Jul 8, 2025

Dealers are cutting customer hold times and booking more service appointments — study

Ken Ganley acquires 6 dealerships across northeast Ohio

Daily News

Jul 8, 2025

Ken Ganley acquires 6 dealerships across northeast Ohio

Japan promised big U.S. investments, but President Trump is hitting back with tariffs instead

Daily News

Jul 8, 2025

Japan promised big U.S. investments, but President Trump is hitting back with tariffs instead

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

Market Pulse

Jul 8, 2025

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

Why dealer Paul Sansone Jr. prioritizes credit-challenged buyers others overlook

Dealer Strategies

Jul 7, 2025

Why dealer Paul Sansone Jr. prioritizes credit-challenged buyers others overlook

Dealers still bullish on 2025 outlook despite tariffs — survey

Daily News

Jul 7, 2025

Dealers still bullish on 2025 outlook despite tariffs — survey

Slate Auto walks back ‘under $20,000’ pricing with repeal of federal EV tax credits

Daily News

Jul 7, 2025

Slate Auto walks back ‘under $20,000’ pricing with repeal of federal EV tax credits

Leasing “loophole” fuels long-term used EV inventory gains

Daily News

Jul 7, 2025

Leasing “loophole” fuels long-term used EV inventory gains

Rivian navigates Q2 delivery decline amid tariff pressures

Daily News

Jul 7, 2025

Rivian navigates Q2 delivery decline amid tariff pressures

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.

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

Daily News

Surge in U.S.-bound shipments marks record month for Mexico’s auto exports

Roughly 80% of Mexico’s auto exports went to the U.S. last month, with Canada following at 10.9%, Germany at 2.6%, and Colombia at just 1%. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

9 July 2025

Daily News

Foundation Automotive exits Tennessee with sale of 4 dealerships

CDG News alert (< 1 min. read)

9 July 2025

Daily News

NHTSA reopens probe into 1.2M Ram trucks as complaints rise

CDG News alert (< 1 min. read)

9 July 2025

Podcast Recaps

The big shift—why omnichannel dealers are winning, and fragmented stores are falling behind

Featuring Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive

9 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

This Silicon Valley dealer is building dealerships that operate like tech companies

Del Grande Dealer Group's Jeremy Beaver explains how unified data and customer retention could transform automotive retail valuation. (4 min. read)

8 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

At this Texas dealer group, Rolls-Royce buyers Are 35 and paying with Bitcoin

Post Oak Motor Cars now serves three distinct customer groups that barely existed a decade ago. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 July 2025

Daily News

Dealers are cutting customer hold times and booking more service appointments — study

“A service customer’s initial phone call is a dealership’s first step toward building loyalty and generating revenue,” said Cameron O’Hagan, Pied Piper’s Vice President of Metrics and Analytics. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

8 July 2025

Daily News

Ken Ganley acquires 6 dealerships across northeast Ohio

CDG News alert (<1 min. read)

8 July 2025

Daily News

Japan promised big U.S. investments, but President Trump is hitting back with tariffs instead

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

8 July 2025

Market Pulse

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage

8 July 2025

Dealer Strategies

Why dealer Paul Sansone Jr. prioritizes credit-challenged buyers others overlook

"Some people look at the subprime market as not desirable to work with. For me, it's like the lifeblood," he said. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

7 July 2025

Daily News

Dealers still bullish on 2025 outlook despite tariffs — survey

However, several dealers indicate that automaker margin practices, and regulatory rules could pressure profitability in the long run. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

7 July 2025

Daily News

Slate Auto walks back ‘under $20,000’ pricing with repeal of federal EV tax credits

Slate's business model centers on a radically minimalist approach—selling a bare-bones electric truck as a "blank slate" that customers can customize with bolt-on features. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

7 July 2025

Daily News

Leasing “loophole” fuels long-term used EV inventory gains

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

7 July 2025

Daily News

Rivian navigates Q2 delivery decline amid tariff pressures

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

7 July 2025