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Cox Automotive launches pilot with Central Dispatch to beef up security for vehicle transfers

Daily News

Aug 7, 2026

Cox Automotive launches pilot with Central Dispatch to beef up security for vehicle transfers

Daily News

Aug 7, 2026

Auto loan originations grow 1% in Q1

Subaru joins push into direct auto financing with new captive finance strategy

Daily News

Aug 6, 2026

Subaru joins push into direct auto financing with new captive finance strategy

Ford introduces EV truck, Fathom, with a price tag of $28,350

Daily News

Aug 6, 2026

Ford introduces EV truck, Fathom, with a price tag of $28,350

Honda Marysville eyes 8.5% lift in repair orders tied to extended service hours and four-day work weeks

Daily News

Aug 6, 2026

Honda Marysville eyes 8.5% lift in repair orders tied to extended service hours and four-day work weeks

FM Capital invests in DLRdmv to give dealers more say in title and registration tech

Daily News

Aug 6, 2026

FM Capital invests in DLRdmv to give dealers more say in title and registration tech

Special Report: Dealers worry Carvana experiment may sidestep franchise regulations

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

Special Report: Dealers worry Carvana experiment may sidestep franchise regulations

Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs, prioritizing profitability and product readiness

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs, prioritizing profitability and product readiness

High vehicle prices fuel surge in cargo theft as criminals turn to digital tactics

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

High vehicle prices fuel surge in cargo theft as criminals turn to digital tactics

Gross profit per unit drops for top retailers in Q2

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

Gross profit per unit drops for top retailers in Q2

Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens

Daily News

Aug 5, 2026

DriveCentric launches CRM for service

The Ford whisperer who turns broken dealerships into empires

Podcast Recaps

Aug 5, 2026

The Ford whisperer who turns broken dealerships into empires

Let's talk used cars: What they're costing, how they're moving, and how dealers are stocking more

Market Pulse

Aug 4, 2026

Let's talk used cars: What they're costing, how they're moving, and how dealers are stocking more

"I never took their money!" Why some manufacturers tried to blacklist this "Car Mom"

Podcast Recaps

Aug 3, 2026

"I never took their money!" Why some manufacturers tried to blacklist this "Car Mom"

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram 1500s as Mercedes-Benz, Ford launch other safety campaigns

Daily News

Aug 3, 2026

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram 1500s as Mercedes-Benz, Ford launch other safety campaigns

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

Cox Automotive launches pilot with Central Dispatch to beef up security for vehicle transfers

The digital tool will removed the need for manual tools at pickup points (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

7 August 2026

Daily News

Auto loan originations grow 1% in Q1

The top credit tier saw a contraction of buyers. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

7 August 2026

Daily News

Subaru joins push into direct auto financing with new captive finance strategy

Customers with existing Subaru loans and leases will not be affected by the transition. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

6 August 2026

Daily News

Ford introduces EV truck, Fathom, with a price tag of $28,350

Preorders for the Fathom will start in early 2027 and deliveries later in the year. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

6 August 2026

Daily News

Honda Marysville eyes 8.5% lift in repair orders tied to extended service hours and four-day work weeks

There was more warranty work from Honda recalls in July, but Executive Manager Jeff Pister credits added flexibility and availability as primary drivers. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

6 August 2026

Daily News

FM Capital invests in DLRdmv to give dealers more say in title and registration tech

"Title and registration is one of the most consequential and least-supported parts of the deal process in automotive retail." (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

6 August 2026

Daily News

Special Report: Dealers worry Carvana experiment may sidestep franchise regulations

CDG News dug around to confirm whether the worries had weight and were not just a case of disgruntled folks taking shots at the new guy. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker

5 August 2026

Daily News

Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs, prioritizing profitability and product readiness

The move is expected to save Lucid $1.4 billion in cash in 2026, primarily through production and inventory reductions. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 August 2026

Daily News

High vehicle prices fuel surge in cargo theft as criminals turn to digital tactics

The median value of vehicles stolen in transit is about $80,000. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 August 2026

Daily News

Gross profit per unit drops for top retailers in Q2

Used-vehicle grosses remain steady. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

5 August 2026

Daily News

Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens

Mercedes now plans to bring back more physical controls. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 August 2026

Daily News

DriveCentric launches CRM for service

The new platform was field-tested by Niello Auto Group, All American Ford Paramus, and Morgan Auto Group. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

5 August 2026

Podcast Recaps

The Ford whisperer who turns broken dealerships into empires

Featuring Eddie Stivers, President at Stivers Auto Group

5 August 2026

Market Pulse

Let's talk used cars: What they're costing, how they're moving, and how dealers are stocking more

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage, +1

4 August 2026

Podcast Recaps

"I never took their money!" Why some manufacturers tried to blacklist this "Car Mom"

Featuring Kelley Stumpe, Founder and CEO at The Car Mom

3 August 2026

Daily News

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram 1500s as Mercedes-Benz, Ford launch other safety campaigns

The size of the Ram recall could drive a significant increase in service traffic. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

3 August 2026