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Market Pulse

Auto loan delinquencies are climbing—but disciplined deal structures are keeping dealer profits intact

Aug 12, 2025

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9 min read

Auto loan delinquencies are climbing—but disciplined deal structures are keeping dealer profits intact

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Insights & Trends

CDG's Recall Tracker

Aug 8, 2025

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21 min read

CDG's Recall Tracker

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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

INFINITI prices 2026 QX80 trims from $83K to $111K, pushing deeper into luxury SUV turf

Aug 8, 2025

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4 min read

INFINITI prices 2026 QX80 trims from $83K to $111K, pushing deeper into luxury SUV turf

This move aligns with INFINITI’s broader brand refresh launched in 2023, centered on streamlined packaging, minimalist design, and a more premium showroom experience. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

CARFAX warns of 45,000 flood-damaged cars entering the used market

Aug 7, 2025

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5 min read

CARFAX warns of 45,000 flood-damaged cars entering the used market

That’s on top of the 482,000 water-damaged cars already on the road as of early 2025. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Automakers post steady U.S. sales in July even after spring’s pull-ahead surge

Aug 6, 2025

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5 min read

Automakers post steady U.S. sales in July even after spring’s pull-ahead surge

Volvo was one of the few automakers to post a sales decline, with 10,804 units moved, down from 2024 by 5.4%. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Auto insurance premiums are weighing on consumers—but prepared dealers are responding with solutions

Aug 5, 2025

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10 min read

Auto insurance premiums are weighing on consumers—but prepared dealers are responding with solutions

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Stellantis resets North America strategy with new design chief, leaner leadership

Aug 1, 2025

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5 min read

Stellantis resets North America strategy with new design chief, leaner leadership

Scott Krugger will oversee design direction for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, reporting directly to CEO Antonio Filosa. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Japanese automakers log uneven sales, production gains as tariff pressures build

Jul 31, 2025

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5 min read

Japanese automakers log uneven sales, production gains as tariff pressures build

The second half of the year will hinge on execution—scaling EVs, protecting margins, and navigating regional shifts. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Why Easterns Automotive replaced 11 store-level playbooks with one centralized system

Jul 30, 2025

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5 min read

Why Easterns Automotive replaced 11 store-level playbooks with one centralized system

“Our stores...they only have sales, sales managers, and non-commissioned salespeople. Everything else is controlled out of corporate,” Group president Joel Bassam said. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

New vs. Used Car Sales: How ZIP code-specific strategies are shaping dealer results

Jul 29, 2025

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10 min read

New vs. Used Car Sales: How ZIP code-specific strategies are shaping dealer results

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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Honda launches in-house insurance agency for U.S. drivers

Jul 25, 2025

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4 min read

Honda launches in-house insurance agency for U.S. drivers

The platform is powered by VIU by HUB, an insurance brokerage that shops rates from major carriers. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Podcast Recaps

The road to 40 stores within 10 years–proven frameworks to scale effectively

Jul 25, 2025

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10 min read

The road to 40 stores within 10 years–proven frameworks to scale effectively

Featuring Kyle Coleman, Founder and President of Coleman Automotive Group

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Consumers are spending $50B on new cars this July, J.D. Power says

Jul 24, 2025

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5 min read

Consumers are spending $50B on new cars this July, J.D. Power says

July tells us demand holding, but it also solidifies how noisy, seasonal, and incentive-sensitive the market is right now. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

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

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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

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Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Insights & Trends

CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker

Jul 14, 2025

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31 min read

CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell 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
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