Explore by newsletter:

The Weekly

Daily News

Market Pulse

Podcast Recaps

Insights & Trends

The Breakdown

Dealer Matt Bowers is pursuing multi-state expansion, while keeping an eye on Carvana

Daily News

Sep 12, 2025

Dealer Matt Bowers is pursuing multi-state expansion, while keeping an eye on Carvana

Morrie’s Auto Group capitalizes on market blind spots with used EV strategy

Daily News

Sep 12, 2025

Morrie’s Auto Group capitalizes on market blind spots with used EV strategy

Tariff pressures are pushing Mazda to double down on higher-margin SUVs

Daily News

Sep 12, 2025

Tariff pressures are pushing Mazda to double down on higher-margin SUVs

The time bomb in labor rate increases (and how dealers are maximizing profit)

Podcast Recaps

Sep 12, 2025

The time bomb in labor rate increases (and how dealers are maximizing profit)

‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

Daily News

Sep 11, 2025

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

The Breakdown

Sep 11, 2025

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Insights & Trends

Sep 10, 2025

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

Daily News

Sep 10, 2025

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Podcast Recaps

Sep 10, 2025

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

Daily News

Sep 9, 2025

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

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

Dealer Matt Bowers is pursuing multi-state expansion, while keeping an eye on Carvana

“I'm looking for stores that make an impact to me financially, to the people around me,” said Matt Bowers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

12 September 2025

Daily News

Morrie’s Auto Group capitalizes on market blind spots with used EV strategy

While skeptical competitors avoided EVs, Director Eric Miller was systematically acquiring vehicles with structural cost advantages. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar

12 September 2025

Daily News

Tariff pressures are pushing Mazda to double down on higher-margin SUVs

Mazda estimates that U.S. tariffs on auto imports from Japan (recently reduced to 15% from 27.5%) will still cost $1.58 billion. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

12 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

The time bomb in labor rate increases (and how dealers are maximizing profit)

Featuring Rob Scott from Bob Johnson Auto Group, and Robert Wooden, founder of Wooden Automotive Consultants

12 September 2025

Daily News

‘If you have an electric vehicle in your inventory, get rid of that thing,’ says Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

After federal EV tax credits sunset in a few weeks, Moreno expects EV demand to collapse to just 5–7% of sales. (3 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

11 September 2025

Daily News

Tricolor bankruptcy sparks fraud probes, banks face heavy losses

Tricolor has sold nearly $2 billion worth of asset-backed securities since 2022, many of which remain outstanding. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 September 2025

Daily News

How Detroit-based LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC went from missed sales to market leader

To stay ahead, the dealership is adding a mobile body shop van, tracking gap claims, and offering multi-state EV repairs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

11 September 2025

Daily News

Cronin Auto Group expands with acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

11 September 2025

The Breakdown

Auto lenders are tightening loan access—but some dealers are taking matters into their own hands

Larger loans, riskier buyers, and fewer trade-ins

Anna del Villar, +1

11 September 2025

Daily News

Volkswagen commits $1.2 billion to AI by 2030 in bid to boost speed, cut costs

“With artificial intelligence, we are igniting the next stage on our path to becoming the global automotive tech driver," said Hauke Stars, member of Volkswagen’s Board of Management. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 September 2025

Daily News

FTC’s Holder Rule interpretation adds new pressure on auto dealers, lenders

The way it’s enforced has shifted, and that shift widens exposure for finance companies and puts dealers under sharper compliance scrutiny. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

10 September 2025

Daily News

Inventory shortages push more car buyers to order cars still in transit — report

CDK Global’s Ease of Purchase score rose to 89% in August, up from 86% in July and 77% in June. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

10 September 2025

Insights & Trends

Credit card fees are gaining traction in auto retail, but missteps can trigger penalties

Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas joined the Daily Dealer Live show to discuss the complexities of managing compliance concerns with credit card fees. (4 min. read)

Zachary Visconti

10 September 2025

Daily News

Lithia Motors expands with the purchase of two South Florida dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

10 September 2025

Podcast Recaps

"Money's not in the CRM, it's in the DMS!”—tracking the pulse of AI in dealerships

Featuring Art Dessein, Vice President of Sales at Impel

10 September 2025

Daily News

Exclusive: Tricolor Auto is filing for bankruptcy, sources say

The company is expected to implement permanent layoffs affecting most of its workforce as part of the bankruptcy proceedings, according to an internal source. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar

9 September 2025