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Julie Walker
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Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires CDJR dealership in Missouri

Apr 27, 2026

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Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires CDJR dealership in Missouri

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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Dealer Strategies

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Robots earn their keep at McGovern Automotive Group (and play groovy tunes, too)

Apr 27, 2026

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2 min read

Robots earn their keep at McGovern Automotive Group (and play groovy tunes, too)

The monthly robot rental cost runs less than hiring an additional parts runner. (4 min. read)

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Julie Walker

The Breakdown

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for  dealers now)

Apr 26, 2026

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4 min read

The long-awaited Stellantis rebound is emerging (here's what it means for dealers now)

Go deeper: 5 min. read

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Cox Automotive to acquire data-cleansing CDP Fullpath

Apr 23, 2026

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2 min read

Cox Automotive to acquire data-cleansing CDP Fullpath

Fullpath's platform will now connect to Cox's shopper data from Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Dealer.com. (3 min. read)

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Daily News

Brandon Steven Motors acquires 12 Maryland dealerships in deal worth nearly $500M

Apr 22, 2026

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1 min read

Brandon Steven Motors acquires 12 Maryland dealerships in deal worth nearly $500M

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Dealership profits are dipping, but the sky isn’t falling yet

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Dealership profits are dipping, but the sky isn’t falling yet

Last year’s numbers make comparisons difficult. (3 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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And another one: Carvana acquires 7th Stellantis dealership west of Cleveland

Apr 22, 2026

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1 min read

And another one: Carvana acquires 7th Stellantis dealership west of Cleveland

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Daily News

Koch Automotive Group enters California, acquires first Honda dealership

Apr 22, 2026

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1 min read

Koch Automotive Group enters California, acquires first Honda dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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How one fixed ops director turned more menu choices into more money

Apr 20, 2026

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2 min read

How one fixed ops director turned more menu choices into more money

"We believe in 100% of the time for 100% of the services," said Chris McPhillips, a fixed ops director in Cool Springs, Tenn. (3 min. read)

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Julie Walker

Daily News

Faricy brothers acquire first Kia dealership, rebrand group name

Apr 20, 2026

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1 min read

Faricy brothers acquire first Kia dealership, rebrand group name

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

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The Breakdown

3 ways dealers are turning record recalls into retention, revenue opportunities

Apr 19, 2026

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4 min read

3 ways dealers are turning record recalls into retention, revenue opportunities

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Top Ford EV exec exits amid internal structure shakeup

Apr 15, 2026

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1 min read

Top Ford EV exec exits amid internal structure shakeup

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AutoCanada divests 2 more Chicagoland dealerships

Apr 15, 2026

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1 min read

AutoCanada divests 2 more Chicagoland dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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How Titus-Will Automotive Group built a photo department from scratch

Apr 15, 2026

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5 min read

How Titus-Will Automotive Group built a photo department from scratch

Photography affects every department of a dealership. (3 min. read)

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How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Apr 14, 2026

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4 min read

How Niello Co.’s Fixed Ops Director employs AI to help monitor MPI videos

Tully Williams found that consistency was the biggest area to improve. (2 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Morrie’s Automotive Group enters Nebraska with 3-store acquisition

Apr 14, 2026

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1 min read

Morrie’s Automotive Group enters Nebraska with 3-store acquisition

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

Why Gold Coast Cadillac bets on the customer relationship to outlast its inventory problem

"I see this time as an opportunity to gobble up market share by doing things that other dealers won't do," said Executive VP and dealer partner Bill Camastro. (3 min. read)

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The Breakdown

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

Apr 12, 2026

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11 min read

3 truths defining the dealer v. broker debate

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Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

Apr 10, 2026

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2 min read

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

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UPDATED: Four OEMs issue reminders about broker policies

Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read

UPDATED: Four OEMs issue reminders about broker policies

Kia sent a letter first, followed by Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai, days later. (5 min. read)

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Daily News

Matthews Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in Pennsylvania

Apr 8, 2026

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2 min read

Matthews Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in Pennsylvania

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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Why Fred Timbrook keeps building in rural markets that many avoid

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

Why Fred Timbrook keeps building in rural markets that many avoid

The CEO of Timbrook Automotive breaks down the discipline, tradeoffs, and long-term bet behind his 20-rooftop rural strategy. (3 min. read)

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Julie Walker

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Purdy Group USA acquires 2 dealerships in Texas

Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

Purdy Group USA acquires 2 dealerships in Texas

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

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How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

‘I believe it probably, at a minimum, has doubled the success we've had on internet leads,' said General Sales Manager Bryan Gelfand. (3 min. read)

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Daily News

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

Apr 6, 2026

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6 min read

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

The time to tighten up operations is now, not later. (4 min. read)

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