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General Motors stresses importance of dealer involvement in regulatory battles at NAMAD

Aug 28, 2025

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4 min read

General Motors stresses importance of dealer involvement in regulatory battles at NAMAD

From EV credits to tariffs to right-to-repair, policy choices help decide how much money dealers make. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

EV tax credits are sunsetting—here’s how dealers are responding

Aug 26, 2025

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9 min read

EV tax credits are sunsetting—here’s how dealers are responding

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

August new-vehicle sales near 1.48M units as EVs reach record share, J.D. Power says

Aug 22, 2025

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4 min read

August new-vehicle sales near 1.48M units as EVs reach record share, J.D. Power says

On a dollar basis, consumers are headed for another record $54.6 billion in collective new-car spend. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Inside Rohrman Auto’s push to cut leads, clean data, and control costs

Aug 21, 2025

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5 min read

Inside Rohrman Auto’s push to cut leads, clean data, and control costs

The group’s net-to-sales are already up more than 1% this year, according to CEO Ryan Rohrman. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Amazon Autos adds Hertz as first fleet dealer partner for used car sales

Aug 20, 2025

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4 min read

Amazon Autos adds Hertz as first fleet dealer partner for used car sales

In addition to being a global rental car company, Hertz is also one of the largest used car dealers, selling thousands of vehicles every year. (2 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Tariffs spark auto lending rebound, but credit cracks remain

Aug 20, 2025

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5 min read

Tariffs spark auto lending rebound, but credit cracks remain

“Any progress towards affordability might be at risk, given what we've seen very, very early on in this tariff story,” said Chris Huszar, director of financial services consulting with TransUnion. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Market Pulse

Rising auto loan refinancing is stalling trade cycles—forcing dealers to rethink sourcing strategies

Aug 19, 2025

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10 min read

Rising auto loan refinancing is stalling trade cycles—forcing dealers to rethink sourcing strategies

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Mitsubishi’s first U.S. “Gallery” store breaks ground in Nashville

Aug 14, 2025

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5 min read

Mitsubishi’s first U.S. “Gallery” store breaks ground in Nashville

It’s an update tied to the brand’s Momentum 2030 plan, first announced last year. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

Detroit GM: Ford’s $30K EV pickup will only sell if the payment’s right

Aug 14, 2025

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4 min read

Detroit GM: Ford’s $30K EV pickup will only sell if the payment’s right

Jim Elder, GM of Lithia’s Suburban Collection, says this is a test of whether the OEM can keep the lease math in line with market reality. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

Daily News

EV charging reliability is up, but satisfaction is slipping, J.D. Power finds

Aug 13, 2025

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5 min read

EV charging reliability is up, but satisfaction is slipping, J.D. Power finds

Tesla Supercharger ranked highest for DC fast charging satisfaction for the 5th year, with 709 points, even after a 22-point drop. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage

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

Bookmark for real-time updates

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

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Ash Savage
Ash Savage
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