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U.S. manufacturing hits one-year high as auto output jumps amid supply chain risks

May 18, 2026

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U.S. manufacturing hits one-year high as auto output jumps amid supply chain risks

Motor vehicle and parts production in the U.S. climbed 3.7% in April from the prior month. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Transparency and affordability matter more as car buyers grow wary of price hikes

May 18, 2026

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Transparency and affordability matter more as car buyers grow wary of price hikes

84% expect solutions (not just explanations) when prices rise. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

May 14, 2026

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Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

For every $1 collected in premiums in 2024, insurers paid out an average of 62 cents in claims, according to the study. (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

May 14, 2026

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Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

This reflects a push to strengthen the parent company’s profitability and diversify its revenue streams. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

May 13, 2026

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April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Dealers’ share of wholesale sales fell from 53% to 48% over the past year. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

May 13, 2026

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Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

U.S. momentum offers dealers hope. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

May 12, 2026

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April vehicle prices climbed while incentives tightened, Kelley Blue Book says

Prices rose 0.7% in April from March, well above the long-term average of 0.3%. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

May 12, 2026

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Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

Expanded partnerships could help Stellantis accelerate product development, lower costs and improve factory utilization. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

GM to pay $12.75M over claims it sold drivers’ location, driving data

May 11, 2026

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GM to pay $12.75M over claims it sold drivers’ location, driving data

The data sold included names, contact information, GPS location records, speeds traveled, and instances of rapid acceleration. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mitsubishi profit plunges 76% as tariffs weigh on earnings

May 11, 2026

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Mitsubishi profit plunges 76% as tariffs weigh on earnings

Still, SUV sales show strength. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Next wave of car buyers prioritizes value, SUVs, gas-powered vehicles

May 11, 2026

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Next wave of car buyers prioritizes value, SUVs, gas-powered vehicles

Millennials account for 36% of the next wave of buyers, followed by Gen X at 27%. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Auto industry groups push Trump to preserve USMCA ahead of deadline

May 11, 2026

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Auto industry groups push Trump to preserve USMCA ahead of deadline

The appeal is one of several made by industry stakeholders in recent months. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

May 8, 2026

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Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

The collaboration will allow Hertz to list its roughly 8,000 “Hertz Certified” vehicles on a “trusted platform." (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

May 8, 2026

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Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Nearly 86 million Americans—roughly one in four—carry outstanding auto loan or lease debt. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

May 7, 2026

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Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

Dealer ad spending rose 0.4% from 2024 to 2025. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

May 7, 2026

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BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

BMW’s ability to maintain guidance despite tariff threats and softer global demand could help provide stability for its dealer body. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

May 6, 2026

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Ransomware attacks surge in auto industry, raising stakes for dealers, says Halcyon

Connected vehicles, telematics, APIs, and cloud systems were exploited in 67% of incidents. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

May 6, 2026

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EU pushes back on Trump tariff hike, raising stakes for auto market

Escalating tariff tensions could directly impact pricing and availability of European vehicles, particularly in the luxury segment. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

May 4, 2026

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Kia slashes EV6 price by $5K to boost demand ahead of EV3 launch

The EV6 price move comes as Kia and other EV makers work to offset demand challenges following the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

May 4, 2026

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German automakers face new tariff hit as dealers brace for higher costs

Volkswagen Group, which includes Audi and Porsche, absorbed a 4-billion-euro ($4.7 billion) hit in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

May 3, 2026

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Ford launches employee pricing campaign to boost demand

While employee pricing sounds appealing, some dealers say the timing is tough for those who’ve done the right thing. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Fourth straight profit drop for Toyota raises stakes for dealers

May 3, 2026

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Fourth straight profit drop for Toyota raises stakes for dealers

For dealers, sustained profit pressure at the OEM level can eventually translate into shifts in pricing, incentives, and production strategy. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

Bipartisan bill seeks to block Chinese autos as dealer pressure looms

Apr 30, 2026

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Bipartisan bill seeks to block Chinese autos as dealer pressure looms

Sens. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation Wednesday. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Daily News

VW warns of more cuts as dealers brace for potential supply and pricing shifts

Apr 30, 2026

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VW warns of more cuts as dealers brace for potential supply and pricing shifts

Sales revenue came in at $88.7 billion, down 2.5% from a year earlier. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

Dealer Strategies

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Despite headwinds, improving EV trends could create new dealer opportunities

Apr 29, 2026

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Despite headwinds, improving EV trends could create new dealer opportunities

Several highly anticipated EVs are set to hit the market this year. (3 min. read)

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