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Richard Greene
Richard Greene

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June sales spike 7.6% as OEMs kick off summer selling season

Jul 3, 2026

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June sales spike 7.6% as OEMs kick off summer selling season

Electrified options helped fuel the strong month, with several automakers noting record months for hybrid models. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

Jul 1, 2026

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EV Auto joins Amazon Auto as the first non-franchise dealer on platform

“I want to be wherever my customers are, and Amazon believes that we’ll provide the same experience they do,” said EV Auto CEO and co-founder Alex Lawrence. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

Jun 30, 2026

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Sherwood Ford service business grows 40%, surpassing initial 30% goal

“We’ve completely changed what we do and how we do it," said Service Director Damon Egan. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Jun 30, 2026

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3 min read

D&M Leasing sees 5% increase in business as leasing market contracts

Nation’s largest consumer leasing company celebrates 50 years (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

Jun 30, 2026

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1 min read

Used-car prices jump more than $1,300 in first six months of 2026

CARFAX notes hybrids, EVs lead price spike (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

Jun 29, 2026

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2 min read

Car purchases a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent shoppers, Cox Automotive study finds

56% pay cash for aged vehicles, according to Cox study (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

Jun 29, 2026

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2 min read

CarGurus: New sales down 1.4% at mid-year

Average new-vehicle price hits $50,900 (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

CarGurus gives dealers July 14 deadline to disclose fees

Jun 25, 2026

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2 min read

CarGurus gives dealers July 14 deadline to disclose fees

Listings without risk moving lower in search results. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Tricolor COO pleads guilty to charges

Jun 25, 2026

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1 min read

Tricolor COO pleads guilty to charges

Before the charges, Tricolor filed for bankruptcy, owing lenders in excess of $900 million. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Indiana dealer launches site to streamline arbitration process

Jun 25, 2026

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Indiana dealer launches site to streamline arbitration process

Along with creating a single site to handle arbitrations, the new digital platform is a place to identify problem vehicles and report fraudulent purchasers. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Slate Auto’s ‘Blank Slate’ EV truck to start at just under $25K

Jun 24, 2026

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Slate Auto’s ‘Blank Slate’ EV truck to start at just under $25K

This is higher than its initial $20,000 projection before the end of the Clean Vehicle Credit in September 2025. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

“We’re doing less, making the same,” said Director of Parts Operations Vince McIsaac. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Former Denny’s CEO joins Byrider leadership

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

Former Denny’s CEO joins Byrider leadership

BHPH eyes expansion plans into hundreds of new markets. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

CARFAX reports 3.2M vehicles with park outside recalls

Jun 23, 2026

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CARFAX reports 3.2M vehicles with park outside recalls

Jeep is the latest with a warning for 1M vehicles. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Car-Mart avoids default, working an agreement with lenders

Jun 21, 2026

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Car-Mart avoids default, working an agreement with lenders

BHPH dealer has until September to make progress on financing (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

Jun 18, 2026

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3 min read

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

One of the top ideas he’s kicking around is connecting with customers in his area by capitalizing on the excitement of the World Cup. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

Jun 18, 2026

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Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

Cells expected to bring $30K EV truck to market. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Fed holds steady on rates in Warsh’s first meeting

Jun 18, 2026

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Fed holds steady on rates in Warsh’s first meeting

New Chair commits to get inflation down to 2% (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

First look: Carvana unveils ‘test drive center’ concept store

Jun 17, 2026

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First look: Carvana unveils ‘test drive center’ concept store

Plus, why Carvana specifically chose Stellantis. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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Toyota dealer logs three record months tied to use of MPI videos

Jun 16, 2026

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Toyota dealer logs three record months tied to use of MPI videos

“That’s what I’ve instilled into my technicians. ‘Hey, you’re the doctor. They want to hear from you.’" shared Service Director Joel Love.

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Trade-in retention rates hit 87% in vAuto data

Jun 16, 2026

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Trade-in retention rates hit 87% in vAuto data

Glenn CDJR is retaining more than 90% of its trade-ins. (4 min.read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Car-Mart receives second extension through June 19 to avoid default

Jun 15, 2026

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1 min read

Car-Mart receives second extension through June 19 to avoid default

BHPH dealer notes progress on talks (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Mohawk Chevrolet on social media, leading by example, sticking with training

Jun 14, 2026

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Mohawk Chevrolet on social media, leading by example, sticking with training

“A well-trained staff results in high reviews and high survey scores," said Katie Gattuso Duncan, GM of Mohawk Chevrolet.

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Toyota nears 20% of market demand as new, used buying picks up in May

Jun 12, 2026

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Toyota nears 20% of market demand as new, used buying picks up in May

Overall, new-vehicle demand rose 6.2% from April and 5.7% vs 2025. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

EVs cost 42% more to insure than gas vehicles, Insurify finds

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

EVs cost 42% more to insure than gas vehicles, Insurify finds

Higher costs, repairs contribute to more expensive premium. (3 min. read)

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