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Vitas at CDG
Vitas at CDG

Daily News

How The Niello Company’s CRM overhaul boosted AI usage and video engagement

Aug 12, 2025

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5 min read

How The Niello Company’s CRM overhaul boosted AI usage and video engagement

Highly integrated platforms that simplify workflows are freeing up employees to focus on what actually matters. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Carvana sees record number of electrified vehicle sales in Q2

Aug 12, 2025

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2 min read

Carvana sees record number of electrified vehicle sales in Q2

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Cox Auto adds UVeye AI vehicle scanning to vAuto for faster trade-in appraisals

Aug 12, 2025

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2 min read

Cox Auto adds UVeye AI vehicle scanning to vAuto for faster trade-in appraisals

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Brian Kramer’s 2:1 appraisal rule is helping dealers take back more trade-ins from Carvana and CarMax

Aug 11, 2025

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5 min read

Brian Kramer’s 2:1 appraisal rule is helping dealers take back more trade-ins from Carvana and CarMax

The industry average for trade capture at franchise dealers is just 34%, despite 70% of car shoppers having a trade-in, according to Cars.com. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Auto Loan access continues to improve in July

Aug 11, 2025

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2 min read

Auto Loan access continues to improve in July

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Tesla cleared to operate robotaxis in Texas with new permit

Aug 11, 2025

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2 min read

Tesla cleared to operate robotaxis in Texas with new permit

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

CarGurus is phasing out its CarOffer transactions business

Aug 8, 2025

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2 min read

CarGurus is phasing out its CarOffer transactions business

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Automotive Credit Corporation pauses new loan originations indefinitely

Aug 7, 2025

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2 min read

Automotive Credit Corporation pauses new loan originations indefinitely

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Toyota slashes annual profit forecast, expects $9.5B tariff hit

Aug 7, 2025

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2 min read

Toyota slashes annual profit forecast, expects $9.5B tariff hit

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Honda raises profit outlook as U.S.-Japan deal softens tariffs

Aug 7, 2025

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2 min read

Honda raises profit outlook as U.S.-Japan deal softens tariffs

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

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

Anna del Villar
Car Dealership Guy
Anna del Villar, +1

Daily News

Group 1 continues acquisition streak with Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead

Aug 6, 2025

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2 min read

Group 1 continues acquisition streak with Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Lucid and Rivian stumble in Q2 as headwinds grow

Aug 6, 2025

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2 min read

Lucid and Rivian stumble in Q2 as headwinds grow

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

This dealership hit 100% service absorption by turning every visit into a five-star experience

Aug 5, 2025

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6 min read

This dealership hit 100% service absorption by turning every visit into a five-star experience

Fixed ops Director Chuck Turck is creating experiences so good that customers never consider going elsewhere for service. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Rivian sues Ohio over ban on direct car sales

Aug 5, 2025

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2 min read

Rivian sues Ohio over ban on direct car sales

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Amazon Autos is now selling used cars online

Aug 4, 2025

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2 min read

Amazon Autos is now selling used cars online

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

How top dealership general managers are redefining leadership in auto retail

Aug 4, 2025

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5 min read

How top dealership general managers are redefining leadership in auto retail

There's a shortage of great general managers in automotive retailing, and it's limiting dealer growth across the country. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Jaguar Land Rover boss announces plans to resign

Aug 4, 2025

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3 min read

Jaguar Land Rover boss announces plans to resign

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Ford is recalling over 300K vehicles due to a potential brake defect

Aug 4, 2025

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2 min read

Ford is recalling over 300K vehicles due to a potential brake defect

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Repossession dispute escalates after car buyer legally takes dealership’s name

Aug 1, 2025

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2 min read

Repossession dispute escalates after car buyer legally takes dealership’s name

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Ford will reveal its next-gen EV plans on August 11

Aug 1, 2025

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2 min read

Ford will reveal its next-gen EV plans on August 11

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Carvana’s used car sales jump 41% in the second quarter

Jul 31, 2025

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2 min read

Carvana’s used car sales jump 41% in the second quarter

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Latest trade deal reduces U.S. tariffs on South Korean auto imports to 15%

Jul 31, 2025

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2 min read

Latest trade deal reduces U.S. tariffs on South Korean auto imports to 15%

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

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

Anna del Villar
Car Dealership Guy
Anna del Villar, +1

Daily News

EPA seeks to reverse longstanding vehicle emissions rules

Jul 30, 2025

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2 min read

EPA seeks to reverse longstanding vehicle emissions rules

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
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