Daily News
Dec 12, 2025
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“If 2024 was defined by declining affordability, 2025 was the year consumers actively pursued it,” said Kevin Roberts, director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus. (4 min. read)
Although consumers are having a hard time finding great deals, they're not paying over MSRP, according to Jessica Caldwell, executive director of insights at Edmunds. (4 min. read)
Dec 11, 2025
“Consumers are weighing the realities of policy shifts, cost pressures and uneven charging infrastructure,” said EY’s Constantin M. Gall. (3 min. read)
ETHZilla has taken a 20% stake in Karus in a $10 million deal. (3 min. read)
Dec 10, 2025
The new-vehicle ATP in November was $49,814, up 1.3% year over year and mostly unchanged from October ($49,760), per Cox Auto. (3 min. read)
The Topolino, which translates to “little mouse” in Italian—is a two-door, two-seater less than 100 inches long based on the same underpinnings as the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks Electric. (3 min. read)
Dec 9, 2025
“[Attackers] never installed any software. This isn't ransomware,” explained Ken Hill, managing director of 700Credit. (3 min. read)
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“When trusted, personal relationships meet an increasingly digital world, buyers feel more confident and in control," said Sanjiv Yajnik, president of Capital One Auto. (3 min. read)
Dec 8, 2025
“Dealerships can no longer absorb process inefficiencies,” said Spyne co-founder and CEO Sanjay Kumar Varnwal. (3 min. read)
“If you want to be relevant, you will need to cooperate with someone. If you want economies of scale faster or share entry tickets faster, you have to partner,” said Nissan CFO Jérémie Papin. (3 min. read)
Dec 5, 2025
68% of auto technicians surveyed by TOPDON US cited a need for more in-depth, OEM-level diagnostics and coverage. (3 min. read)
"We truly believe that hybrid is going to be one of the favorite powertrains in the U.S.," said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. (3 min. read)
Dec 4, 2025
“Persistent economic uncertainty and fading consumer confidence are weighing on sentiment,” said Mark Strand, deputy chief economist at Cox Auto in a statement. (3 min. read)
"We're officially terminating Joe Biden's ridiculously burdensome, horrible, actually, CAFE standards that impose expensive restrictions,” the President said during a press conference on Wednesday. (3 min. read)
Here are the winners and losers in November. (3 min. read)
Dec 3, 2025
As digital tools and AI become embedded in the car-buying journey, consumers are arriving at the dealership more informed, more prepared, and with higher expectations for a seamless, tech-enabled experience. (3 min. read)
The general tariff rate on imports from South Korea, including autos, will drop from 25% to 15% retroactive to November 1, 2025, according to a statement from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. (2 min. read)
Dec 2, 2025
“Something’s got to give and it’s typically the dealer that will have to put more money on the hood to move the vehicle,” Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive told The Wall Street Journal. (3 min. read)
The ease of reaching an agreement on trade-in value hit a record low of 45%, down from 66% in October. (2 min. read)
Dec 1, 2025
Nissan and German auto supplier Bosch continue to sound the alarm on the potential impact of supply shortages tied to the dispute. (3 min. read)
Throughout the video, two individuals can be seen pointing out gaps in the Recon’s interior panels, disassembling parts, and shaking parts of the Jeep. (3 min. read)
Dealer Strategies
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Nov 28, 2025
“We have not had a stolen vehicle in probably a year and a half to two years,” even though “sports cars... Hellcats have been a traditional pain for us,” said Robert Woolsey from Swickard Auto Group. (4 min. read)
Nov 27, 2025
Cavender routinely targets “from 95 to 100%” of book value on desirable service vehicles, aiming “to get as close to 100% on some, according to Eric Barbosa, vice president of variable operations. (3 min. read)
While OEM profit data is tightly guarded, most estimates put per-vehicle profits on full-size pickups at $10,000 and up, according to S&P Global Mobility. (3 min. read)
Republican lawmakers are taking direct aim at safety tech like automatic emergency braking and rear-seat child reminders. (3 min. read)
