Anna del Villar

Anna del Villar

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White House hints at tariff shifts, buyers on edge without incentives, VW teams with Uber on robotaxis

White House hints at tariff shifts, buyers on edge without incentives, VW teams with Uber on robotaxis

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CNCDA sues Scout Motors and VW, dealer profits rise year-over-year in Q1, auto lobby groups send tariff warning

CNCDA sues Scout Motors and VW, dealer profits rise year-over-year in Q1, auto lobby groups send tariff warning

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U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

U.S. franchised dealers see year-over-year profit lift in Q1

Much of the Q1 upside was front-loaded in March, as consumers rushed to purchase before any tariff-induced price increases. (3 min. read)

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Exclusive: CDG Dealer Outlook Survey (Q2) results are in

Exclusive: CDG Dealer Outlook Survey (Q2) results are in

Unfiltered dealer sentiment, straight from source...

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EV demand evolves, Kia gambles on premium pricing, and J.D. Power’s warning on tariffs

EV demand evolves, Kia gambles on premium pricing, and J.D. Power’s warning on tariffs

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The fate of sub-$30K cars, Ram’s 25-product comeback, tariffs push buyers to used lots

The fate of sub-$30K cars, Ram’s 25-product comeback, tariffs push buyers to used lots

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The fate of new cars priced under $30,000

The fate of new cars priced under $30,000

The $30K price point has long served as an entry ramp for first-time buyers and working-class households. (2 min. read)

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Anna del Villar
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Dealership M&A stays strong but selective, Lexus revamps its ES, Ackman bets big on Hertz

Dealership M&A stays strong but selective, Lexus revamps its ES, Ackman bets big on Hertz

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Jerry Seiner Auto enters California with Honda store, Pugmire Auto grows Ford footprint in Southeast

Jerry Seiner Auto enters California with Honda store, Pugmire Auto grows Ford footprint in Southeast

Three recent dealership buy/sell deals worth noting... (4 min. read)

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Anna del Villar
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CARS Rule stalls but pressure stays hot, Nissan doubles down on brand reboot, Ford’s recall tally climbs

CARS Rule stalls but pressure stays hot, Nissan doubles down on brand reboot, Ford’s recall tally climbs

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