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The Breakdown

Chinese automakers have the U.S. market in their crosshairs—here's what it means for dealers

Jan 29, 2026

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11 min read

Chinese automakers have the U.S. market in their crosshairs—here's what it means for dealers

The wall will hold... until it doesn’t

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The Breakdown

Auto financing hysteria vs reality: 3 trends every dealer should understand

Jan 22, 2026

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9 min read

Auto financing hysteria vs reality: 3 trends every dealer should understand

And what they signal for the future

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The Breakdown

Meet the most AI-centric car dealers we know

Jan 16, 2026

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9 min read

Meet the most AI-centric car dealers we know

This is only the beginning

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The Breakdown

Jan 8, 2026

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10 min read

3 compelling reasons why this brand has dealers fired up about the future

The best or nothing

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The Breakdown

The complicated reality of third-party vehicle listing sites

Dec 24, 2025

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10 min read

The complicated reality of third-party vehicle listing sites

Change is slow, until it isn't

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The Breakdown

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

Dec 11, 2025

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11 min read

The recall gold rush is here—and savvy dealers are cashing in

Here's how...

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The Breakdown

The great EV reset: Analyst vs. dealer predictions for 2026 and beyond

Dec 4, 2025

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10 min read

The great EV reset: Analyst vs. dealer predictions for 2026 and beyond

Where do profits go next?

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The Breakdown

Dealers are entering a new era of competition—and Carvana is quietly setting the pace

Nov 26, 2025

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9 min read

Dealers are entering a new era of competition—and Carvana is quietly setting the pace

It's time to adapt or sell.

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The Breakdown

3 shifts transforming M&A momentum—and how buyers are positioning to win

Nov 20, 2025

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11 min read

3 shifts transforming M&A momentum—and how buyers are positioning to win

Signals every operator should watch

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The Breakdown

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

Nov 14, 2025

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11 min read

Tighter regulations are costing dealers millions—here’s what’s driving the crackdown

Plus, tips to stay out of trouble

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The Breakdown

How dealers are preparing for another semiconductor chip-driven supply crunch

Oct 30, 2025

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11 min read

How dealers are preparing for another semiconductor chip-driven supply crunch

Precision > luck

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The Breakdown

Why dealers are split on the best pricing model—but aligned on one harsh reality

Oct 23, 2025

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12 min read

Why dealers are split on the best pricing model—but aligned on one harsh reality

The wins and the trade-offs

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The Breakdown

3 forward-thinking digital marketing strategies car dealers are using to maximize conversions

Oct 16, 2025

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12 min read

3 forward-thinking digital marketing strategies car dealers are using to maximize conversions

And shrink ad spend

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The Breakdown

Oct 9, 2025

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13 min read

Why dealers are betting on a brand many abandoned—and what that means for auto retail

Only up from here?

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The Breakdown

Risk vs Reward: Should auto dealers bring consumer lending in-house?

Oct 2, 2025

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12 min read

Risk vs Reward: Should auto dealers bring consumer lending in-house?

Bigger margins, bigger exposure

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The Breakdown

How dealers are tapping into more high-gross used car inventory

Sep 25, 2025

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14 min read

How dealers are tapping into more high-gross used car inventory

The 5 dos and 5 don'ts you need before getting started

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The Breakdown

5 powerful ChatGPT hacks car dealers are using to supercharge their business insights

Sep 19, 2025

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14 min read

5 powerful ChatGPT hacks car dealers are using to supercharge their business insights

Today, it's all about working smarter, not harder

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The Breakdown

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

Sep 11, 2025

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12 min read

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

Larger loans, riskier buyers, and fewer trade-ins

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The Breakdown

3 reasons dealerships keep hemorrhaging talent—and why better pay isn’t the only solution

Sep 5, 2025

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12 min read

3 reasons dealerships keep hemorrhaging talent—and why better pay isn’t the only solution

CDG's first Dealership Workforce Survey revealed inside

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The Breakdown

Dealers are sitting on a goldmine of data—here's how they're putting it to work

Aug 28, 2025

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12 min read

Dealers are sitting on a goldmine of data—here's how they're putting it to work

Automations, micro-audiences, and 55% open rates

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The Breakdown

3 shocking signals redefining the buy/sell market—and how dealers are responding

Aug 21, 2025

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12 min read

3 shocking signals redefining the buy/sell market—and how dealers are responding

The tables are turning

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The Breakdown

Aug 14, 2025

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12 min read

From near extinction—to 2025's most surprising car brand revival

Buick is in the midst of a major resurgence

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The Breakdown

One-price selling vs. negotiation: is one approach better than the other?

Aug 7, 2025

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13 min read

One-price selling vs. negotiation: is one approach better than the other?

Dealerships are picking sides

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The Breakdown

The used car profit leak that many dealers still haven’t plugged

Jul 31, 2025

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12 min read

The used car profit leak that many dealers still haven’t plugged

Speed is only part of the story

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The Breakdown

3 claims fueling the franchise dealer vs. direct-to-consumer sales showdown

Jul 24, 2025

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11 min read

3 claims fueling the franchise dealer vs. direct-to-consumer sales showdown

This one gets spicy

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