Anna del Villar

Anna del Villar

Daily News RoundupDaily News Roundup
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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Marcus Amick
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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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Ash Savage
Anna del Villar
Marcus Amick
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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)

Anna del Villar
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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Marcus Amick
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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)

Anna del Villar
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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Ash Savage
Marcus Amick
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Top U.S. auto leaders: state zero-emission targets are unachievable

Top U.S. auto leaders: state zero-emission targets are unachievable

EVs aren’t going away—but the pace and shape of their adoption will depend largely on policy. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
The BreakdownThe Breakdown
Why dealership hiring feels tougher than ever (and what smart operators are doing about it)

Why dealership hiring feels tougher than ever (and what smart operators are doing about it)

The dealership org chart is evolving

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Car Dealership Guy
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Magna warns on tariff fallout, Barra reclaims top-paid exec title, dealers overlook key sales friction points

Magna warns on tariff fallout, Barra reclaims top-paid exec title, dealers overlook key sales friction points

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Ash Savage
Anna del Villar
Marcus Amick
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GM’s Mary Barra is once again Detroit’s highest paid auto executive

GM’s Mary Barra is once again Detroit’s highest paid auto executive

Barra earned $29.5 million in total compensation last year—a 5.9% increase from 2023. (2 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar