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What dealers are finally saying out loud about pay plans

The Breakdown

Jul 3, 2025

What dealers are finally saying out loud about pay plans

June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

Jul 2, 2025

June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

Senate advances bill to end federal EV tax credits by Sept. 30

Daily News

Jul 2, 2025

Senate advances bill to end federal EV tax credits by Sept. 30

Nissan ask suppliers for more flexible payment terms

Daily News

Jul 2, 2025

Nissan ask suppliers for more flexible payment terms

Tesla deliveries decline for second consecutive quarter

Daily News

Jul 2, 2025

Tesla deliveries decline for second consecutive quarter

Nissan is recalling around 440,000 vehicles for risk of engine failure

Daily News

Jul 2, 2025

Nissan is recalling around 440,000 vehicles for risk of engine failure

“This is the worst it’ll ever be”—state of dealership AI and what dealers should be asking

Podcast Recaps

Jul 2, 2025

“This is the worst it’ll ever be”—state of dealership AI and what dealers should be asking

4 simple metrics dealer Andy Wright tracks to diagnose his current market

Dealer Strategies

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Jul 1, 2025

4 simple metrics dealer Andy Wright tracks to diagnose his current market

This finance manager became a dealer group owner in 4 years—here's what it actually cost him

Dealer Strategies

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Jul 1, 2025

This finance manager became a dealer group owner in 4 years—here's what it actually cost him

Tech integration gaps are costing dealers time and deals

Daily News

Jul 1, 2025

Tech integration gaps are costing dealers time and deals

Asbury Automotive divests three Utah dealerships

Daily News

Jul 1, 2025

Asbury Automotive divests three Utah dealerships

Public charging is getting better, but EV skepticism persists — J.D. Power

Daily News

Jul 1, 2025

Public charging is getting better, but EV skepticism persists — J.D. Power

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

Market Pulse

Jul 1, 2025

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

City Kia’s service department reset: More bays, faster recon, zero backlog

Dealer Strategies

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Jun 30, 2025

City Kia’s service department reset: More bays, faster recon, zero backlog

Tesla robotaxis might mean fewer service customers for everyone else, says EV Auto’s Alex Lawrence

Daily News

Jun 30, 2025

Tesla robotaxis might mean fewer service customers for everyone else, says EV Auto’s Alex Lawrence

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

Daily News

Jun 30, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

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.

What dealers are finally saying out loud about pay plans

What dealers are finally saying out loud about pay plans

This one’s gonna ruffle some feathers

Car Dealership Guy

June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

EVs continued to lag. And the softer month-over-month numbers reflect a natural reset as the market moved past spring’s rush. (3 min. read)

Senate advances bill to end federal EV tax credits by Sept. 30

Senate advances bill to end federal EV tax credits by Sept. 30

The bill now heads to the House for additional approval. (3 min. read)

Nissan ask suppliers for more flexible payment terms

Nissan ask suppliers for more flexible payment terms

Nissan vows to emerge leaner and stronger, but delayed supplier payments point to the steep road ahead. (2 min. read)

Tesla deliveries decline for second consecutive quarter

Tesla deliveries decline for second consecutive quarter

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Nissan is recalling around 440,000 vehicles for risk of engine failure

Nissan is recalling around 440,000 vehicles for risk of engine failure

CDG News alert (< 1 min. read)

“This is the worst it’ll ever be”—state of dealership AI and what dealers should be asking

“This is the worst it’ll ever be”—state of dealership AI and what dealers should be asking

Featuring Eric Rea, CEO of Podium

4 simple metrics dealer Andy Wright tracks to diagnose his current market

Dealer Strategies

4 simple metrics dealer Andy Wright tracks to diagnose his current market

When the market gets muddy, this is how dealer Andy Wright finds clarity. (4 min. read)

This finance manager became a dealer group owner in 4 years—here's what it actually cost him

Dealer Strategies

This finance manager became a dealer group owner in 4 years—here's what it actually cost him

For Gerry Raymond, pursuit of ownership came with financial sacrifices on top of personal ones. (3 min. read)

Tech integration gaps are costing dealers time and deals

Tech integration gaps are costing dealers time and deals

Most dealers have the capabilities customers want. The missing piece is making every system communicate with each other. (3 min. read)

Asbury Automotive divests three Utah dealerships

Asbury Automotive divests three Utah dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Public charging is getting better, but EV skepticism persists — J.D. Power

Public charging is getting better, but EV skepticism persists — J.D. Power

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

Go deeper: 5 min. read

City Kia’s service department reset: More bays, faster recon, zero backlog

Dealer Strategies

City Kia’s service department reset: More bays, faster recon, zero backlog

The Orlando dealership’ service expansion solved capacity problems and created unexpected revenue streams. (4 min. read)

Tesla robotaxis might mean fewer service customers for everyone else, says EV Auto’s Alex Lawrence

Tesla robotaxis might mean fewer service customers for everyone else, says EV Auto’s Alex Lawrence

Tesla’s robotaxi program could steal market share from dealership service centers down the road, though it could provide additional revenue streams if dealers are strategic. (3 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

Ford's affordable EV project faces Chinese competitors with 20 years of experience and intense government backing. (3 min. read)