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Julie Walker

The Breakdown

What 200 consumer complaints reveal about the compliance gaps dealers keep missing

Jun 7, 2026

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4 min read

What 200 consumer complaints reveal about the compliance gaps dealers keep missing

Go deeper: 5 min. read

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Daily News

The FTC has fielded more than 10K auto-related consumer complaints since 2021

Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

The FTC has fielded more than 10K auto-related consumer complaints since 2021

CDG News took a look at 200 of them. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Jun 4, 2026

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2 min read

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Yes, one of the metrics involves MPI videos. (4 min. read)

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Daily News

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

Jun 3, 2026

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1 min read

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

CDG News alert

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Daily News

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

Jun 2, 2026

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1 min read

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

As fixed ops director for Rohrman, Ruffolo oversees 10 stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. (3 min. read)

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Daily News

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

Jun 1, 2026

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1 min read

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Daily News

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

The documents, which CDG reviewed, pertain to Hyundai's Performance Engagement Program. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

The Breakdown

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

May 31, 2026

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4 min read

What dealers across 483 rooftops told us about leads, underwater deals, and affordability

A look at CDG's first Temp Check.

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Daily News

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

May 29, 2026

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1 min read

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

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Daily News

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

May 28, 2026

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1 min read

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

May 26, 2026

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2 min read

How Purdy Group USA runs a people-first operation

One rule they aim to follow: Promote from within. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

May 26, 2026

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1 min read

Walt Massey Automotive adds Stellantis dealership in Mississippi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

How a U.S. Marine veteran’s service helps inform his leadership today

San Diego dealer Manny Sedano now owns five dealerships. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

May 24, 2026

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5 min read

Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more

Plus, a word from Hyundai re: dealer claims

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Dealer Strategies

First (publicly known) AI agent-to-AI agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

First (publicly known) AI agent-to-AI agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City

All thanks to a human named Chris Hudson, a general manager that likes to tinker with AI. (4 min. read)

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Daily News

Toyota, Lexus and Mazda warn NJ dealers: Broker leases won't be purchased

May 21, 2026

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2 min read

Toyota, Lexus and Mazda warn NJ dealers: Broker leases won't be purchased

Dealers caught using a broker would have to repay the amount. (2 min. read)

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Daily News

May 20, 2026

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1 min read

Stellantis, JLR sign collaboration deal

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Daily News

60 stores, 1 campaign, 1 goal: Stop the scroll

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

60 stores, 1 campaign, 1 goal: Stop the scroll

Ed Morse Automotive Group owns 60 rooftops, but its latest ad campaign aims to make the network feel a little more like home. (4 min. read)

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Daily News

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint

May 19, 2026

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1 min read

Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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Daily News

Used-car company ClearShift expands into franchised dealerships

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Used-car company ClearShift expands into franchised dealerships

“I believe the auto industry is ripe for some significant change in the right direction," said CEO Jeff VanderWal. (3 min. read)

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Daily News

Nissan posts 12 straight months of dealer retail sales growth

May 18, 2026

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1 min read

Nissan posts 12 straight months of dealer retail sales growth

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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Daily News

Report: Dealers are advertising too late in a buyer’s journey

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Report: Dealers are advertising too late in a buyer’s journey

The study shows that 71% of brands in a buyer's “maybe” list were selected before they started shopping. (5 min. read)

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Daily News

Cannon Motors buys new dealership in Mississippi

May 18, 2026

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1 min read

Cannon Motors buys new dealership in Mississippi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Daily News

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

May 13, 2026

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1 min read

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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