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Diehl fixed ops director names intentional role placement, 70% MPI standard as keys to scaling

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Oct 5, 2026

Diehl fixed ops director names intentional role placement, 70% MPI standard as keys to scaling

Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores

Used car prices can vary by $1,000 based on ZIP codes

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Used car prices can vary by $1,000 based on ZIP codes

Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

Hyundai, Honda among top OEM performers in third quarter

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Hyundai, Honda among top OEM performers in third quarter

Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Inventory of compact cars drops to 36 days as supply drifts to larger vehicles

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Inventory of compact cars drops to 36 days as supply drifts to larger vehicles

NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years

Daily News

Oct 5, 2026

Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years

Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups

The Breakdown

Oct 4, 2026

Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups

CDG founder, CEO shares 9 auto retail predictions + Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands

The Weekly

Oct 3, 2026

CDG founder, CEO shares 9 auto retail predictions + Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands

Dealers debate service retention, OEM tension, supplier accountability

Insights & Trends

Oct 1, 2026

Dealers debate service retention, OEM tension, supplier accountability

GM launches 30 Under 30 tech recognition program

Daily News

Oct 1, 2026

GM launches 30 Under 30 tech recognition program

America’s Car-Mart secures fifth extension from Silver Point

Daily News

Oct 1, 2026

America’s Car-Mart secures fifth extension from Silver Point

Edmunds: Q3 Vehicle sales off 150,000 from Q2

Daily News

Oct 1, 2026

Edmunds: Q3 Vehicle sales off 150,000 from Q2

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Diehl fixed ops director names intentional role placement, 70% MPI standard as keys to scaling
Dealer Strategies

Diehl fixed ops director names intentional role placement, 70% MPI standard as keys to scaling

While 70% is the standard, Fixed Ops Director Matthew Whittenberger said it's more about the quality of the videos than the penetration. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
5 October 2026
Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores
Daily News

Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
5 October 2026
Used car prices can vary by $1,000 based on ZIP codes
Daily News

Used car prices can vary by $1,000 based on ZIP codes

“So a lot of times dealers should know that maybe they can pay more, and maybe a vehicle is risky if they pay at a national price.” (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
5 October 2026
Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations
Daily News

Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Better-than-expected deliveries from Rivian and Tesla indicate that EV demand remains resilient for some models. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
5 October 2026
Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses
Daily News

Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

The average car repair has now reached $838 for routine or moderate-level work. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
5 October 2026
Hyundai, Honda among top OEM performers in third quarter
Daily News

Hyundai, Honda among top OEM performers in third quarter

Ford, GM see sales drop 6% (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
5 October 2026
Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground
Daily News

Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Pure gas-powered car sales dropped 10% to 20.25 million globally. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick
5 October 2026
Inventory of compact cars drops to 36 days as supply drifts to larger vehicles
Daily News

Inventory of compact cars drops to 36 days as supply drifts to larger vehicles

Jominy: Sub-compact SUVs producing 60% brand loyalty (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
5 October 2026
NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum
Daily News

NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

NHTSA’s decision removes the immediate prospect of an investigation covering more than 800,000 Odyssey minivans. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
5 October 2026
Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years
Daily News

Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
5 October 2026
Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups
The Breakdown

Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker, +1
4 October 2026
CDG founder, CEO shares 9 auto retail predictions + Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands
The Weekly

CDG founder, CEO shares 9 auto retail predictions + Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands

A look at this week's top stories.

3 October 2026
Dealers debate service retention, OEM tension, supplier accountability
Insights & Trends

Dealers debate service retention, OEM tension, supplier accountability

Is fixed ops “easier or harder” in 2026? The replies were mixed. (5 min. read)

1 October 2026
GM launches 30 Under 30 tech recognition program
Daily News

GM launches 30 Under 30 tech recognition program

Automaker looks to address shortage of nearly 37,000 annually (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
1 October 2026
America’s Car-Mart secures fifth extension from Silver Point
Daily News

America’s Car-Mart secures fifth extension from Silver Point

Lenders give BHPH dealer until Oct. 8 to meet terms (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
1 October 2026
Edmunds: Q3 Vehicle sales off 150,000 from Q2
Daily News

Edmunds: Q3 Vehicle sales off 150,000 from Q2

Edmunds’ third-quarter report put vehicles sales at 4 million for the third quarter. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
1 October 2026
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