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From college QB to general manager: Zach Terrell’s leadership lessons from Zeigler Auto Group

Nov 21, 2025

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5 min read

From college QB to general manager: Zach Terrell’s leadership lessons from Zeigler Auto Group

"There are so many similarities between athletics and the car business," said general manager Zach Terrell. "The competitive landscape, the accountability.” (5 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Sewell Automotive purchases Land Rover Boerne in Texas

Nov 21, 2025

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2 min read

Sewell Automotive purchases Land Rover Boerne in Texas

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Prestige Financial Services halts new auto loan originations after 30 years

Nov 20, 2025

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2 min read

Prestige Financial Services halts new auto loan originations after 30 years

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Penske Automotive acquires 4 stores in Texas and California, including Longo Toyota

Nov 20, 2025

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2 min read

Penske Automotive acquires 4 stores in Texas and California, including Longo Toyota

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

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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Car Dealership Guy
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Daily News

Hudson Automotive acquires All Star Auto Group

Nov 19, 2025

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2 min read

Hudson Automotive acquires All Star Auto Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Honda is recalling over 250K hybrid Accords over software glitch

Nov 18, 2025

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2 min read

Honda is recalling over 250K hybrid Accords over software glitch

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Ford teams up with Amazon Autos to sell certified pre-owned vehicles

Nov 17, 2025

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3 min read

Ford teams up with Amazon Autos to sell certified pre-owned vehicles

The program is currently available in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, with plans to expand to additional cities in the coming months. (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

Nov 17, 2025

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4 min read

Used-car shortages are intensifying trade-in competition, says Brian Kramer

Many dealers are losing some of their best acquisition opportunities to CarMax and Carvana. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Dealer Strategies

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How this D.C.-area dealer supported customers through the government shutdown

Nov 14, 2025

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4 min read

How this D.C.-area dealer supported customers through the government shutdown

Weeks without paychecks pushed federal employees to forego car purchases, delay service, decline maintenance, and approve only bare-minimum repairs. (3 min. read)

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Nancy Dunham
Anna del Villar, +1

Daily News

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

Nov 14, 2025

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2 min read

Toyota is recalling over 125K vehicles for possible engine failures

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

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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Car Dealership Guy
Anna del Villar, +1

Daily News

Used-car demand drives new sourcing strategies at Fred Martin Motor Company

Nov 13, 2025

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5 min read

Used-car demand drives new sourcing strategies at Fred Martin Motor Company

"Ultimately, we're just trying to drive down those auction rental car acquisition numbers,” explained Nick Huff, used-car director at Fred Martin Motor Company. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

Nov 13, 2025

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2 min read

Toyota officially opens first U.S. battery plant, vows another $10 billion in investment

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Dealer Strategies

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Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Nov 12, 2025

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4 min read

Ourisman Auto Group’s decreased ad spend delivers record October performance

Ourisman Automotive Group has saved $2.8 million in advertising costs year-to-date compared to 2024. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

Nov 12, 2025

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2 min read

Team Velocity, VINCUE launch tool to support customer trade-in cycles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

Nov 12, 2025

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2 min read

Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Timbrook Automotive adds Virginia Hyundai store to its portfolio

Nov 11, 2025

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1 min read

Timbrook Automotive adds Virginia Hyundai store to its portfolio

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

Nov 10, 2025

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2 min read

LaFontaine dealership reopens in Michigan after deal with regulators

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

Nov 10, 2025

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2 min read

Honda is recalling more than 400K Civics due to wheel detachment risk

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

Nov 7, 2025

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2 min read

Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV pickup might be getting the axe — WSJ

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

Nov 7, 2025

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2 min read

Toyota is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to faulty rear cameras

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

Nov 6, 2025

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2 min read

Cars.com unveils Carson, a new AI vehicle search tool

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

CarMax CEO Bill Nash is out effective December 1

Nov 6, 2025

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2 min read

CarMax CEO Bill Nash is out effective December 1

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar

Daily News

Michigan regulators suspend license for LaFontaine dealership

Nov 5, 2025

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2 min read

Michigan regulators suspend license for LaFontaine dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar
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