Logo
Search
ALL NEWS
PODCAST
WORKSHOPS
LOGIN
SUBSCRIBE
Logo
Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Hyundai, Spiffy, MSX expand mobile service for dealer network

Jun 26, 2026

•

1 min read

Hyundai, Spiffy, MSX expand mobile service for dealer network

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

AutoCanada continues U.S. exit with dealership sale to Serra Automotive

Jun 24, 2026

•

1 min read

AutoCanada continues U.S. exit with dealership sale to Serra Automotive

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

CARFAX, UVeye combine vehicle inspection, history data into one workflow

Jun 24, 2026

•

1 min read

CARFAX, UVeye combine vehicle inspection, history data into one workflow

The integration can surface such as overdue maintenance, unresolved recalls, and condition concerns, instantly. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

Jun 23, 2026

•

1 min read

AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

+1

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

Jun 23, 2026

•

2 min read

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

And that includes booking mobile appointments for all new cars upon delivery. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

KKS Automotive acquires third dealership

Jun 23, 2026

•

2 min read

KKS Automotive acquires third dealership

A career auto operator, a prolific NFL receiver and his father, a longtime auto business owner, own the group (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Kia Finance America rolls out short-term EV lease buyout incentive

Jun 21, 2026

•

3 min read

Kia Finance America rolls out short-term EV lease buyout incentive

Lessees could qualify for up to $9,900 off the cost of buying, according to a memo obtained by CDG News. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Family matters: Working wisdom from leaders building auto legacies across generations

Jun 21, 2026

•

5 min read

Family matters: Working wisdom from leaders building auto legacies across generations

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker
Car Dealership Guy
Julie Walker, +1

Daily News

Carfax data: 137K+ catalytic converters were stolen in 2025

Jun 18, 2026

•

2 min read

Carfax data: 137K+ catalytic converters were stolen in 2025

Several models on the list are trucks, because it’s easier to access the part. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Dahl Automotive grows Minnesota footprint

Jun 18, 2026

•

1 min read

Dahl Automotive grows Minnesota footprint

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

From the lot to the service bay, two surveys reveal a trust gap dealers can close

Jun 17, 2026

•

3 min read

From the lot to the service bay, two surveys reveal a trust gap dealers can close

And that includes used-car buyers who skipped a VIN check and ended up with repair bills within months of the purchase. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

ClearShift acquires Freedom Ford in Utah

Jun 17, 2026

•

2 min read

ClearShift acquires Freedom Ford in Utah

It’s the first franchised car purchase for Jeff VanderWal and his used car operation (4 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Ed Morse Automotive Group signs agreement to buy first Mercedes-Benz dealership

Jun 15, 2026

•

1 min read

Ed Morse Automotive Group signs agreement to buy first Mercedes-Benz dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

Hybrid shortages, slow-turn brands, shrinking used pipelines: How dealers are attacking the inventory rollercoaster

Jun 14, 2026

•

4 min read

Hybrid shortages, slow-turn brands, shrinking used pipelines: How dealers are attacking the inventory rollercoaster

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker
Car Dealership Guy
Julie Walker, +1

Daily News

AutoNation acquires premium Toyota dealership from Tameron Automotive Group

Jun 12, 2026

•

1 min read

AutoNation acquires premium Toyota dealership from Tameron Automotive Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Update: Gordie Howe Bridge opening timeline now in question

Jun 11, 2026

•

1 min read

Update: Gordie Howe Bridge opening timeline now in question

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Matthew Nunlist of CarHeroes acquires first franchised dealership

Jun 9, 2026

•

1 min read

Matthew Nunlist of CarHeroes acquires first franchised dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Gordie Howe Bridge set to open to public on Monday

Jun 9, 2026

•

2 min read

Gordie Howe Bridge set to open to public on Monday

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

+1

Fixed ops director flexes lifetime warranty, need for speed retention success

Jun 9, 2026

•

2 min read

Fixed ops director flexes lifetime warranty, need for speed retention success

He's aiming for a retention rate of 48-49%. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

New York dealership files $15M lawsuit against General Motors

Jun 9, 2026

•

3 min read

New York dealership files $15M lawsuit against General Motors

The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer is effectively trying to force it out of business through tactics such as unfair inventory allocation. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Auto Gallery Automotive acquires first Michigan dealership

Jun 8, 2026

•

1 min read

Auto Gallery Automotive acquires first Michigan dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

The Breakdown

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

Jun 7, 2026

•

4 min read

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

Go deeper: 5 min. read

Julie Walker
Car Dealership Guy
Julie Walker, +1

Daily News

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

Jun 5, 2026

•

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
Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

+1

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Jun 4, 2026

•

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)

Julie Walker
Julie Walker

Daily News

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

Jun 3, 2026

•

1 min read

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

CDG News alert

Julie Walker
Julie Walker
Load more

AUTO
RETAIL
NEWS

We are the leading media platform in automotive retail; sharing content, news, and insights to help dealers and industry professionals stay informed and ahead.

Visit dealershipguy.com

CONTACT

JOB BOARD

GET FEATURED

PODCAST

ADVERTISE WITH US

Follow Car Dealership Guy