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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

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Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores

Oct 5, 2026

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1 min read

Lithia divests 2 downtown L.A. stores

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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years

Oct 5, 2026

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Kain family sells Kentucky Ford store after more than 60 years

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups

Oct 4, 2026

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5 min read

Unpacking 30 mystery shops and what they reveal about lead follow-ups

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Daily News

Automotive talk turns to Chinese OEMs’ speed, agility during foreign delegation tour

Oct 1, 2026

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4 min read

Automotive talk turns to Chinese OEMs’ speed, agility during foreign delegation tour

Caresoft president says legacy OEMs’ processes are built to avoid change. (4 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Daily News

Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant reopens following supplier issues

Sep 29, 2026

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1 min read

Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant reopens following supplier issues

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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands Kansas presence

Sep 27, 2026

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1 min read

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group expands Kansas presence

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Stop outsourcing the deal: 3 sessions from Detroit, one theme

Sep 27, 2026

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6 min read

Stop outsourcing the deal: 3 sessions from Detroit, one theme

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Car Dealership Guy
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Daily News

Walser Automotive Group acquires 3 dealerships in Twin Cities metro

Sep 25, 2026

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Walser Automotive Group acquires 3 dealerships in Twin Cities metro

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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Sunset Auto CMO says weak ad results usually come down to execution, culture

Sep 24, 2026

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4 min read

Sunset Auto CMO says weak ad results usually come down to execution, culture

"Quit complaining about your staff. Raise the bar. You deserve better people. Bring them up, train them, educate them, make them accountable." (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

GM on service tech shortage: ‘It’s not a recruiting war; it’s a retention war’

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

GM on service tech shortage: ‘It’s not a recruiting war; it’s a retention war’

And partnering with local schools is a major step forward in that battle. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Dealer Brian Preston adds dealership in central Vermont

Sep 22, 2026

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1 min read

Dealer Brian Preston adds dealership in central Vermont

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Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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Rockin' robots ‘on a mission’ at Mercedes-Benz of Plano

Sep 22, 2026

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4 min read

Rockin' robots ‘on a mission’ at Mercedes-Benz of Plano

They cut an estimated 30-45 minutes per parts delivery order. (4 min. read)

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Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Product pipeline report: 3 trends shaping auto retail's next 5 years

Sep 20, 2026

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5 min read

Product pipeline report: 3 trends shaping auto retail's next 5 years

Longtime analyst John Murphy's inaugural MAPP report maps what's coming for hybrids, product supply, and brand survival. (5 min. read)

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Daily News

Lithia acquires Hyundai dealership in Texas

Sep 19, 2026

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1 min read

Lithia acquires Hyundai dealership in Texas

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Julie Walker

Daily News

Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

Sep 15, 2026

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5 min read

Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

The store, which moved locations in its history, has been around for more than 70 years. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye partner to offer free ‘MRI for Cars’ in Michigan

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye partner to offer free ‘MRI for Cars’ in Michigan

The group owns 40-plus locations across the state. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Janssen Auto Group acquires Chevrolet store in Nebraska

Sep 14, 2026

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1 min read

Janssen Auto Group acquires Chevrolet store in Nebraska

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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Fraud in the fast lane: 2 new reports spotlight what dealers need to know now

Sep 13, 2026

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5 min read

Fraud in the fast lane: 2 new reports spotlight what dealers need to know now

Go deeper: 5 min. read

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Car Dealership Guy
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Daily News

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Sep 11, 2026

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2 min read

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Pending deal combines physical yard network with digital wholesale platform. (2 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Daily News

New turf: Jeff Wyler Automotive strikes multi-year sponsorship with Cincinnati Bearcats

Sep 9, 2026

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4 min read

New turf: Jeff Wyler Automotive strikes multi-year sponsorship with Cincinnati Bearcats

Football players debuted the jersey patches in Saturday’s season-opener. (4 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Daily News

TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app: 'I believe that search is dead'

Sep 8, 2026

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4 min read

TrueCar CEO talks strategy behind native smartphone app: 'I believe that search is dead'

In other news, TrueCar recorded another profitable quarter since going private in January. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

3 mantras making or breaking your ad compliance with the FTC

Sep 6, 2026

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5 min read

3 mantras making or breaking your ad compliance with the FTC

Plus, other dos and don'ts to stay off the agency's radar

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Car Dealership Guy
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Daily News

Tick-tock: New Stellantis marketing covenant kicks off Oct. 1

Sep 5, 2026

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5 min read

Tick-tock: New Stellantis marketing covenant kicks off Oct. 1

Here are some things dealers should know ahead of that. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

Sep 5, 2026

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1 min read

Victory adds, divests Nissan dealerships

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Courtesy Automotive Group grows by 2 stores with Arizona acquisition

Sep 5, 2026

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1 min read

Courtesy Automotive Group grows by 2 stores with Arizona acquisition

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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