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Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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This auto group is tripling service lane sales using daily monitoring and tiered outreach

Mar 18, 2026

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4 min read

This auto group is tripling service lane sales using daily monitoring and tiered outreach

The group now appraises 750 to 1,000 service customers a month across the five stores. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Auto industry responds to FTC warning letters on pricing practices

Mar 17, 2026

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8 min read

Auto industry responds to FTC warning letters on pricing practices

The agency did not identify any of the 97 dealer groups. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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The $50 oil change strategy driving customer-pay ROs at Bob Rohrman Toyota

Mar 15, 2026

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5 min read

The $50 oil change strategy driving customer-pay ROs at Bob Rohrman Toyota

"It's $50 bucks; trademark pending...," GM Zac Kinch told Daily Dealer Live host Sam D'Arc. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Stone’s Auto Group acquires 2 dealerships in Wyoming resort town

Mar 15, 2026

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3 min read

Stone’s Auto Group acquires 2 dealerships in Wyoming resort town

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

Mar 12, 2026

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3 min read

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

O’Steen Automotive Group buys Georgia dealership selling Volvo, Acura

Mar 12, 2026

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2 min read

O’Steen Automotive Group buys Georgia dealership selling Volvo, Acura

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Three ways dealers are winning the war on third-party ad spend

Mar 12, 2026

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9 min read

Three ways dealers are winning the war on third-party ad spend

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Car Dealership Guy
Julie Walker
Car Dealership Guy, +1

Daily News

Calif. judge clears path for dealer association lawsuit over Sony Honda EV sales

Mar 11, 2026

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5 min read

Calif. judge clears path for dealer association lawsuit over Sony Honda EV sales

Monday’s ruling comes about one week after two VW dealers, on behalf of their dealerships, filed a class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout for selling directly to consumers. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Ross Downing Auto Group enters Alabama

Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Ross Downing Auto Group enters Alabama

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Generation Auto Group expands New Jersey footprint

Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Generation Auto Group expands New Jersey footprint

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Mercedes settles one union battle, leaves two pending

Mar 10, 2026

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3 min read

Mercedes settles one union battle, leaves two pending

The UAW is protesting the outcome of a May 2024 vote. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

General Motors recalls 11,787 Silverados and Sierras due to rear fuel pump issue

Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

General Motors recalls 11,787 Silverados and Sierras due to rear fuel pump issue

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Battery maker SK ON cuts 37% of Georgia staff amid stalled EV demand

Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Battery maker SK ON cuts 37% of Georgia staff amid stalled EV demand

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Carvana acquires sixth Stellantis dealership

Mar 6, 2026

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3 min read

Carvana acquires sixth Stellantis dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

U.S. car dealerships could face Strait of Hormuz disruption risks

Mar 6, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. car dealerships could face Strait of Hormuz disruption risks

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Scout Motors announces 160K+ vehicle reservations days after lawsuit filing

Mar 6, 2026

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4 min read

Scout Motors announces 160K+ vehicle reservations days after lawsuit filing

The reservations being touted by Scout are also referenced in a March 3 lawsuit, filed in Virginia. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Lithia buys Toyota dealership in metro-Nashville market

Mar 6, 2026

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2 min read

Lithia buys Toyota dealership in metro-Nashville market

This makes four Lithia dealerships in the state, according to its website. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Tameron Gulf Coast adds dealerships selling Volvo, Volkswagen, and Audi

Mar 5, 2026

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2 min read

Tameron Gulf Coast adds dealerships selling Volvo, Volkswagen, and Audi

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Three realities shaping the Volkswagen, Scout dealer lawsuit

Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

Three realities shaping the Volkswagen, Scout dealer lawsuit

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Car Dealership Guy
Julie Walker
Car Dealership Guy, +1

Daily News

Mastrovito Auto Group adds new brand, acquires second N.Y. dealership

Mar 4, 2026

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3 min read

Mastrovito Auto Group adds new brand, acquires second N.Y. dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Dealers file class-action lawsuit against VW, Scout Motors

Mar 4, 2026

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7 min read

Dealers file class-action lawsuit against VW, Scout Motors

Plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial, monetary damages, legal fees, and an injunction against Scout to stop it from selling vehicles directly to consumers. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Insights & Trends

Dealers may be sitting on millions in untapped data, says Conversica CEO

Mar 4, 2026

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3 min read

Dealers may be sitting on millions in untapped data, says Conversica CEO

Dealers should be seeking systems that can (and should) deliver value almost immediately, said Michael Gilson, CEO of Conversica. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Lithia Motors buys Mercedes-Benz dealership in Medford, Ore.

Mar 3, 2026

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2 min read

Lithia Motors buys Mercedes-Benz dealership in Medford, Ore.

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

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'Stuck inside these four walls': What one parts director learned from working outside auto

Mar 3, 2026

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4 min read

'Stuck inside these four walls': What one parts director learned from working outside auto

Rather than treating his other-industry experience as a liability, Vince McIsaac says his outsider’s perspective shapes how he runs his department. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Ford to issue over-the-air software update for recall affecting 4.4M vehicles

Mar 2, 2026

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2 min read

Ford to issue over-the-air software update for recall affecting 4.4M vehicles

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker
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