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Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Daily News

Nov 4, 2026

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Break glass when needed: How dealers are navigating breaches, from backup plans to data deletion terms

Market Pulse

Nov 3, 2026

Break glass when needed: How dealers are navigating breaches, from backup plans to data deletion terms

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

Daily News

Nov 2, 2026

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

Daily News

Nov 2, 2026

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Daily News

Nov 2, 2026

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Daily News

Nov 2, 2026

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

Daily News

Nov 2, 2026

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

Daily News

Nov 1, 2026

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

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.

Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

The brands capitalized on consumers looking for hybrid options. (4 min. read)

4 November 2026

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Interest in pursuing a career as an auto technician appears to be as strong as the industry's need for new talent. (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

The Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV. (2 min. read)

4 November 2026

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

The R2 emerged as Rivian's best-selling model by volume in the third quarter. (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

AutoNation brings in $2,698 per unit for F&I (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Equifax notes early default often tied to fraud (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Push to ban Chinese autos intensifies, raising stakes for U.S. dealers and future competition (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Schaeffler restructuring deepens European auto industry turmoil, raising supply chain concerns for U.S. dealers (3 min. read)

4 November 2026

Break glass when needed: How dealers are navigating breaches, from backup plans to data deletion terms

Break glass when needed: How dealers are navigating breaches, from backup plans to data deletion terms

Plus, a look at North America’s share of cyberattacks in 2025

3 November 2026

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

CARFAX finds eight mid-size SUVs under affordability ceiling of $30,000 (3 min. read)

2 November 2026

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

2 November 2026

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Total auto debt reaches $1.7T (4 min. read)

2 November 2026

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Renewed optimism over a U.S.-Canada trade deal raises the possibility of relief from automotive tariffs. (3 min. read)

2 November 2026

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

A Democratic sweep could reinforce expectations of continued federal support for clean-energy development, according to analysts. (3 min. read)

2 November 2026

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

The jump was exactly double the 4.9% increase for used hybrids. (4 min. read)

1 November 2026