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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Why U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese brands—and what that signals for dealers and OEMs

Mar 3, 2026

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11 min read

Why U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese brands—and what that signals for dealers and OEMs

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Kia targets ‘savvy SUV buyers’ with 2027 Telluride hybrid

Mar 2, 2026

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3 min read

Kia targets ‘savvy SUV buyers’ with 2027 Telluride hybrid

At its cheapest, the HEV lands squarely in the mid-$40Ks. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Untangling the web of car buying demand and how dealers are adapting in real time

Feb 24, 2026

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10 min read

Untangling the web of car buying demand and how dealers are adapting in real time

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Polestar eyes ‘heart of the EV market’ with four new models through 2028

Feb 18, 2026

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3 min read

Polestar eyes ‘heart of the EV market’ with four new models through 2028

CEO Michael Lohscheller framed the product wave as a shift toward higher-demand areas of the EV market. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Toyota presses forward on EVs with bZ Woodland rollout

Feb 18, 2026

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4 min read

Toyota presses forward on EVs with bZ Woodland rollout

The new bZ Woodland enters the market with a starting MSRP of $45,300. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

420K lease returns are coming to market—here’s how dealers are preparing

Feb 17, 2026

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10 min read

420K lease returns are coming to market—here’s how dealers are preparing

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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Ford doubles down on trucks for 2026 as it readies sub-$40K push for 2027

Feb 11, 2026

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5 min read

Ford doubles down on trucks for 2026 as it readies sub-$40K push for 2027

“We are planning, by the end of the decade, to have five new vehicles, starting with the UEV... that would be under $40,000," said CFO Sherry House. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Dealer Strategies

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As Carvana expands, dealer Matt Bowers urges operators to stay disciplined

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

As Carvana expands, dealer Matt Bowers urges operators to stay disciplined

“It’s not the business I’m in,” Bowers said on Daily Dealer Live. “What they’re doing feels more like distribution than retail.” (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Why 1 in 4 dealers are losing 10+ vehicles to fraud (and how to stop it sooner)

Feb 10, 2026

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11 min read

Why 1 in 4 dealers are losing 10+ vehicles to fraud (and how to stop it sooner)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Why a ‘record’ sales year in 2026 might be the worst thing for dealers

Feb 5, 2026

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5 min read

Why a ‘record’ sales year in 2026 might be the worst thing for dealers

Tax refunds and easing rates may juice demand early in the year, but the dealers who perform best in 2026 are likely the ones who set out to maintain a clear discipline month-to-month. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Toyota warns of 2026 price changes, but wants to avoid dealer “confusion”

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Toyota warns of 2026 price changes, but wants to avoid dealer “confusion”

Rather than trying to get out in front of the market, Andrew Gilleland (with TMNA) said Toyota is watching pricing closely and moving in step with it. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

AI search hype vs. dealer reality: What’s worth acting on now

Feb 3, 2026

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12 min read

AI search hype vs. dealer reality: What’s worth acting on now

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

The costs of tariff whiplash and where dealers are hedging their bets

Jan 27, 2026

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11 min read

The costs of tariff whiplash and where dealers are hedging their bets

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Trump reverses Greenland tariff threat as U.S.–E.U. trade deal stalls

Jan 21, 2026

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4 min read

Trump reverses Greenland tariff threat as U.S.–E.U. trade deal stalls

“Our sovereignty and territorial integrity are at stake. Business as usual is impossible," wrote Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament's international trade committee, on X.

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Finance and insurance: Inside the two products carrying profitability in 2026

Jan 20, 2026

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11 min read

Finance and insurance: Inside the two products carrying profitability in 2026

Plus, how these dealerships are selling them

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

The EV depreciation problem explained (and how dealers are conquering it)

Jan 13, 2026

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11 min read

The EV depreciation problem explained (and how dealers are conquering it)

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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Dealer Strategies

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How Lexus of North Hills is securing $2,100+ PVR in a hybrid sales model

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

How Lexus of North Hills is securing $2,100+ PVR in a hybrid sales model

“Great finance managers will be involved with their sales floor. If I didn’t have the support of my desk, I couldn’t be where I’m at right now,” said Justin Lasky, a business manager at Lexus of North Hills. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Why auto technician morale is slipping—and what top shops are doing to fix it

Jan 6, 2026

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11 min read

Why auto technician morale is slipping—and what top shops are doing to fix it

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Covert recordings reveal depths of Tricolor's auto lending deceit

Jan 1, 2026

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5 min read

Covert recordings reveal depths of Tricolor's auto lending deceit

Several key Tricolor executives, including former CEO Daniel Chu, are accused of engaging in "systemic fraud" over roughly seven years. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

CARFAX warns odometer fraud is rising as used inventory gets more competitive

Dec 25, 2025

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4 min read

CARFAX warns odometer fraud is rising as used inventory gets more competitive

“The used car market is especially competitive, and people don't want to spend as much money, so scammers are thinking, hmm, how can I make these vehicles look more attractive, more desirable?” explained CARFAX spokesperson Em Nguyen. (4 min read.)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

State regulators are stepping in as auto compliance risks build for 2026

Dec 24, 2025

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4 min read

State regulators are stepping in as auto compliance risks build for 2026

“We haven’t seen the aftershock yet, but I think it’s just a matter of time,” said Chris Capurso, associate at Troutman Pepper Locke. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

3 auto industry threats every car dealer is preparing for in 2026

Dec 23, 2025

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11 min read

3 auto industry threats every car dealer is preparing for in 2026

What 2025's year-end data is signaling for the year ahead

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Dealer Strategies

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How Toothman Ford’s 12-to-1 used-car strategy built a small-market powerhouse

Dec 17, 2025

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4 min read

How Toothman Ford’s 12-to-1 used-car strategy built a small-market powerhouse

“It’s not a great economy, so we try to make lemonade out of lemons every day,” said JR Toothman, owner of Toothman Ford. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Why dealers are building leaner operations for 2026—and what it signals

Dec 16, 2025

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11 min read

Why dealers are building leaner operations for 2026—and what it signals

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Dealer Strategies

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From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

Dec 11, 2025

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4 min read

From loaner chaos to loyalty engine: How Ramsey Mazda built a 55% retention playbook

“The biggest thing is developing people to follow the processes,” said Fixed Ops Manager Manny Gonzalez. (4 min. read)

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