Daily News
Jun 20, 2025
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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)
Jun 19, 2025
“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)
Jun 18, 2025
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)
Market Pulse
Jun 17, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
CFO Claire McDonough said Rivian's vertically integrated approach should cut R2's material costs to "roughly half of an R1." (3 min. read)
Jun 12, 2025
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)
Jun 11, 2025
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Only 51% of premium customers say they'll "definitely" stick with their current insurer, according to J.D. Power. (3 min. read)
Jun 10, 2025
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Jun 6, 2025
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)
Jun 5, 2025
VP Dustin Collins called it one of the worst habits in the car business—finding something that works, then scrapping it. (3 min. read)
Jun 4, 2025
Buyers want hybrids, right-sized SUVs, and real value. Because it’s strategy, not size, that’s driving wins right now. (4 min. read)
Jun 3, 2025
May 30, 2025
Tesla continues to dominate this space, topping the J.D. Power rankings with a score of 864 out of 1,000. (4 min. read)
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CDG News Alert (< 1 min. read)
May 29, 2025
CMO Jeff Ramsey is building a marketing system that mirrors how dealers actually sell cars today: one store, one market, one model at a time. (3 min. read)
May 28, 2025
May 23, 2025
Vehicles built in Canada, Japan, and Mexico are exceeding projected values by up to $7,760. (3 min. read)
May 22, 2025
It’s a system built to cut through emotion, stay grounded in real demand, and move fast when the market shifts (2 min. read)
May 21, 2025
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The RAV4 has led the compact SUV segment for eight straight years—and was the best-selling model in America in 2024. (4 min. read)
May 20, 2025
May 16, 2025
By comparison, March was the best month for affordability in nearly four years. (2 min. read)
May 15, 2025
“It's kind of an untapped market and we think we're positioned to do well with it,” said director of operations, Ryan Knight. (3 min. read)
May 14, 2025
With Re:Nissan, the brand is consolidating plants, shrinking R&D, and reworking its product and regional strategies from the ground up. (3 min. read)
May 13, 2025
May 9, 2025
The automaker's CEO says the current state of the auto industry “is in extreme flux.” (2 min. read)
