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Vitas at CDG
Vitas at CDG

Daily News

Tesla’s Supercharger network scaled by 18% in Q2, new automakers gain access

Jul 23, 2025

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6 min read

Tesla’s Supercharger network scaled by 18% in Q2, new automakers gain access

That’s a far cry from the six stalls launched back in 2012, which first let the Model S travel long distances with ultra-fast charging across California, Nevada, and Arizona. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Surging warranty costs are pressuring dealer profits—and top operators aren't waiting to adapt

Jul 22, 2025

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10 min read

Surging warranty costs are pressuring dealer profits—and top operators aren't waiting to adapt

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

New auto loan interest tax deduction takes effect, but may offer limited relief — study

Jul 16, 2025

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4 min read

New auto loan interest tax deduction takes effect, but may offer limited relief — study

Still, it could help with select domestic SUV or truck shoppers in the $35K–$45K range if they’re in the income sweet spot and know it applies. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

Jul 15, 2025

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10 min read

Dealers are getting more online reviews than ever—and turning replies into repeat buys

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Insights & Trends

CDG's Dealership Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker

Jul 14, 2025

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28 min read

CDG's Dealership Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker

Bookmark for real-time updates

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Service retention climbs to 71% after internal realignment at O’Neil Nissan

Jul 11, 2025

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4 min read

Service retention climbs to 71% after internal realignment at O’Neil Nissan

GM Drew Pearlman says most stores are struggling with misalignment on the inside—an issue that hiring more people can’t always fix. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Virginia Dealers Association chief Don Hall shares 6-point wake-up call to retailers

Jul 10, 2025

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7 min read

Virginia Dealers Association chief Don Hall shares 6-point wake-up call to retailers

What the longtime Virginia Automotive Dealers Association (VADA) president told us on Daily Dealer Live, and why it matters right now. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Surge in U.S.-bound shipments marks record month for Mexico’s auto exports

Jul 9, 2025

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5 min read

Surge in U.S.-bound shipments marks record month for Mexico’s auto exports

Roughly 80% of Mexico’s auto exports went to the U.S. last month, with Canada following at 10.9%, Germany at 2.6%, and Colombia at just 1%. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

Jul 8, 2025

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9 min read

EV tax credits are disappearing—here’s how smart dealers are adjusting

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Bad leadership is the largest threat to auto retail, says GM Brian Benstock

Jul 4, 2025

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5 min read

Bad leadership is the largest threat to auto retail, says GM Brian Benstock

The path to success in this business is still wide open, but only if leaders step up and help their people see what’s possible. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Speed is looking like the EV range killer of the summer, not A/C — report

Jul 3, 2025

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4 min read

Speed is looking like the EV range killer of the summer, not A/C — report

As a dealer, whether you’re all-in on EVs or just moving metal, every detail shared is a win for shoppers and a win for trust that keeps paying back. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage
June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

Jul 2, 2025

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5 min read

June sales confirm what’s working: hybrids, trucks, and familiar nameplates

EVs continued to lag. And the softer month-over-month numbers reflect a natural reset as the market moved past spring’s rush. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

Jul 1, 2025

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9 min read

Auto loan rates are falling—fueling fresh leasing and refi opportunities

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Recall volume hit a 10-year low—but dealers are still finding ways to stay top of mind

Jun 24, 2025

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9 min read

Recall volume hit a 10-year low—but dealers are still finding ways to stay top of mind

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Anna del Villar
Ash Savage, +1

Daily News

How one Infiniti store scaled 6x with just two models and zero used cars

Jun 20, 2025

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5 min read

How one Infiniti store scaled 6x with just two models and zero used cars

There’s nothing that gets past us—whether it’s bills, whether it’s vendors, whether it’s ideas,” said operating partner Jeff Zonen. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Used market is holding up despite sourcing pain points, says Cox Auto's Jonathan Smoke

Jun 19, 2025

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5 min read

Used market is holding up despite sourcing pain points, says Cox Auto's Jonathan Smoke

“There are a lot of people who are living with a vehicle that they would've replaced years ago... they’re just looking for a price and payment.” (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Nissan’s new LEAF is here—with more range, more charge speed, and more to prove

Jun 18, 2025

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5 min read

Nissan’s new LEAF is here—with more range, more charge speed, and more to prove

The LEAF’s legacy still lingers (700,000 units sold since 2010), but it hasn’t been part of the EV conversation in years. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

Jun 17, 2025

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9 min read

The fastest growing scam in auto retail doesn’t look like fraud at all

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

Jun 13, 2025

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5 min read

Inside Rivian’s slow, steady path to profitability

CFO Claire McDonough said Rivian's vertically integrated approach should cut R2's material costs to "roughly half of an R1." (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

Jun 12, 2025

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5 min read

Record growth at the Niello Company is built on hyper-fast lead responses and no missed calls

The Niello Company is proving that when fixed and variable align (on process, urgency, and execution), they can win big, even in one of the toughest markets in the country. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Jun 11, 2025

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4 min read

Auto insurers are returning to profitability, but customer loyalty is tanking — study

Only 51% of premium customers say they'll "definitely" stick with their current insurer, according to J.D. Power. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

A buy-sell boom is brewing—and 2025 is setting the stage

Jun 10, 2025

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8 min read

A buy-sell boom is brewing—and 2025 is setting the stage

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Nissan is building its next-gen LEAF on 15 years of EV lessons

Jun 6, 2025

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5 min read

Nissan is building its next-gen LEAF on 15 years of EV lessons

Based on the latest specs, it seems to be a zeroed-in take on the fundamentals: efficiency, packaging, and real-world appeal. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Why Bill Kay Auto is building its in-house content engine: 'you’ve got to be the quarterback'

Jun 5, 2025

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5 min read

Why Bill Kay Auto is building its in-house content engine: 'you’ve got to be the quarterback'

VP Dustin Collins called it one of the worst habits in the car business—finding something that works, then scrapping it. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

May U.S. auto sales show hybrid leaders pulling ahead as demand holds steady

Jun 4, 2025

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5 min read

May U.S. auto sales show hybrid leaders pulling ahead as demand holds steady

Buyers want hybrids, right-sized SUVs, and real value. Because it’s strategy, not size, that’s driving wins right now. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage
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