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TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app + Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

Sep 12, 2026

TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app + Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

Daily News

Sep 11, 2026

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

Contributor

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Sep 11, 2026

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Daily News

Sep 11, 2026

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Daily News

Sep 11, 2026

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

Daily News

Sep 10, 2026

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Daily News

Sep 9, 2026

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

$168,000 and counting: Walters Automotive on the savings that came with ditching checks and cards

Podcast Recaps

Sep 9, 2026

$168,000 and counting: Walters Automotive on the savings that came with ditching checks and cards

Where dealer sentiment is sitting right now (and why it's not as bad as it sounds)

Market Pulse

Sep 9, 2026

Where dealer sentiment is sitting right now (and why it's not as bad as it sounds)

THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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THE LATEST AUTO RETAIL NEWS IN 5 MINUTE BITES

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TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app + Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app + Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

A look at this week's top stories.

12 September 2026

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

JD Power study shows infotainment problems represent 25% of issues. (2 min. read)

11 September 2026

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

This article was contributed by guest author Alexander Bethanis, owner of Auto Transport Professionals. (4 min. read)

Alexander Bethanis

11 September 2026

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Tariffs compound the financial impact of COVID-era supply chain shortages and the start-and-stop ramp-up to EV production. (3 min. read)

11 September 2026

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Pending deal combines physical yard network with digital wholesale platform. (2 min. read)

11 September 2026

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

Only five brands perform above average. (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

BHPH dealer sees sales drop 81% YoY (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Brand leans on heritage, owner community in new campaign to boost SUV sales (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

The new paint facility follows Ford’s recent expansion in Kentucky. (2 min. read)

10 September 2026

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Any move to allow Chinese vehicles into the U.S. could significantly alter the competitive landscape for dealers. (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

Models below $34K among top early 2027 arrivals. (4 min. read)

10 September 2026

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Customer Clarity ties feedback to repair orders. (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

2 proposed bipartisan bills from the House and Senate seek to rein in the country's auto ties. (3 min. read)

10 September 2026

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Ducati is part of VW’s Audi Group, which also includes Automobili Lamborghini and ultra-luxury automaker Bentley Motors. (3 min. read)

9 September 2026

$168,000 and counting: Walters Automotive on the savings that came with ditching checks and cards

$168,000 and counting: Walters Automotive on the savings that came with ditching checks and cards

Featuring Jonathan Kienle, the Director of Ops at Walters Automotive Group, and Truett Dwyer, Co-Founder and CEO of Clerq

9 September 2026

Where dealer sentiment is sitting right now (and why it's not as bad as it sounds)

Where dealer sentiment is sitting right now (and why it's not as bad as it sounds)

Plus, tactics from dealers evolving with the market

Car Dealership Guy, +1

9 September 2026