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Julie Walker
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Dealer Strategies

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Subaru dealer emphasizes used trucks to round out inventory offerings

Jan 29, 2026

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4 min read

Subaru dealer emphasizes used trucks to round out inventory offerings

They aim to sell most units for between $20,000 to $50,000. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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AI searches don’t turn a blind eye to dealership websites, expert says

Jan 29, 2026

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4 min read

AI searches don’t turn a blind eye to dealership websites, expert says

A tech survey may have oversimplified results regarding AI traffic (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Pablo River Partners acquires Hyundai dealership in South Carolina from Dick Smith Automotive

Jan 29, 2026

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Pablo River Partners acquires Hyundai dealership in South Carolina from Dick Smith Automotive

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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New Jersey dealer group president battles Scout Motors’ direct sales model

Jan 28, 2026

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4 min read

New Jersey dealer group president battles Scout Motors’ direct sales model

“It's totally unacceptable for a legacy manufacturer to try and undermine the dealer system,” Laura Perrotta, president of NJ Car, said. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group

Jan 28, 2026

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3 min read

AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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Dealers, NADA urge Congress to pass PART Act, help curb catalytic converter theft

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

Dealers, NADA urge Congress to pass PART Act, help curb catalytic converter theft

“...It's not the sexiest issue, but it's an important issue, and it's an expensive issue...,” said Greg York, CEO of Vann York Auto Group. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Giles Automotive enters New Mexico, acquires first Kia dealership

Jan 27, 2026

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2 min read

Giles Automotive enters New Mexico, acquires first Kia dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Penske Automotive signs deal to acquire 2 Lexus dealerships in Florida

Jan 26, 2026

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2 min read

Penske Automotive signs deal to acquire 2 Lexus dealerships in Florida

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Gee Automotive Cos. announces pending blockbuster 16-store acquisition in Arizona, California

Jan 26, 2026

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2 min read

Gee Automotive Cos. announces pending blockbuster 16-store acquisition in Arizona, California

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Volkswagen's board shakeup could save the automaker over $1 billion

Jan 23, 2026

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3 min read

Volkswagen's board shakeup could save the automaker over $1 billion

The moves aim to streamline management. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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NHTSA opens recall query into about 600K General Motors vehicles

Jan 23, 2026

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2 min read

NHTSA opens recall query into about 600K General Motors vehicles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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How Don Johnson Auto Group leverages an ‘entrepreneurial operating system’ to improve performance

Jan 22, 2026

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4 min read

How Don Johnson Auto Group leverages an ‘entrepreneurial operating system’ to improve performance

The group’s employee turnover rate became “a fraction of what the industry stands for,” said operator Josh Johnson. (4 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Lester Glenn Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey

Jan 22, 2026

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2 min read

Lester Glenn Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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New England Volvo dealership serves exclusivity, access for premium members

Jan 21, 2026

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3 min read

New England Volvo dealership serves exclusivity, access for premium members

“We were trying to think of...What’s the next step to add that would make us different from anybody else,” Jameson Riley, general manager of Riley Volvo, said. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Fletcher Jones Automotive Group buys California BMW dealership

Jan 20, 2026

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2 min read

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group buys California BMW dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Lindsay CDJR GM boasts 100% rate for videos sent in sales dept.

Jan 19, 2026

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4 min read

Lindsay CDJR GM boasts 100% rate for videos sent in sales dept.

“You don't send videos, you don't get leads. It's that simple,” said general Manager Nino Sita. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Sandy Sansing Automotive purchases BMW of Tuscaloosa from Carlock Automotive

Jan 16, 2026

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2 min read

Sandy Sansing Automotive purchases BMW of Tuscaloosa from Carlock Automotive

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Mercedes dealership’s video MPI-driven results keep climbing

Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

Mercedes dealership’s video MPI-driven results keep climbing

“If you're not in the video MPI game, you're just falling short all the way around.” (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Pierce Automotive Group acquires 2 Lexus dealerships from Halo Motor Group

Jan 16, 2026

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2 min read

Pierce Automotive Group acquires 2 Lexus dealerships from Halo Motor Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Summit Automotive sells multiple New Hampshire dealerships

Jan 16, 2026

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2 min read

Summit Automotive sells multiple New Hampshire dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Car buyer satisfaction hit record highs in 2025 despite market pressures — study

Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

Car buyer satisfaction hit record highs in 2025 despite market pressures — study

Cox Automotive’s 16th annual Car Buyer Journey Study results show that positive sentiment outweighed some affordability concerns in 2025. (3 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Jeff Wyler Automotive buys Midwestern Auto Group’s ‘unicorn campus'

Jan 14, 2026

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2 min read

Jeff Wyler Automotive buys Midwestern Auto Group’s ‘unicorn campus'

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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McGovern Automotive Group ends auto technician retention woes

Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

McGovern Automotive Group ends auto technician retention woes

“And not only do we retain technicians and retain most of our fixed staff, but it has generated into fixed operations profitability.” (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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First-time franchised dealership buyers burst onto scene with two-store purchase

Jan 13, 2026

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2 min read

First-time franchised dealership buyers burst onto scene with two-store purchase

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown

Jan 12, 2026

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4 min read

General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown

The automaker posted $1.6 billion in charges during the third quarter. (2 min. read)

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