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Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Fraud risks climb for auto lenders, dealers as loan amounts near $50K

Jul 24, 2026

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Fraud risks climb for auto lenders, dealers as loan amounts near $50K

“Fraudsters are coming to the auto industry simply because there's just a bigger pot to go after with the auto transaction." (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Apple Maps to be embedded in new Ford EV line as Farley bets on 'simple, truly attainable' tech

Jul 24, 2026

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2 min read

Apple Maps to be embedded in new Ford EV line as Farley bets on 'simple, truly attainable' tech

The new Ford UEV platform is set to debut in 2027. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Used sales drop 1.6% as prices hit 3-year high

Jul 22, 2026

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Used sales drop 1.6% as prices hit 3-year high

Used-vehicle prices remain elevated, with the average listing price at $27,027 (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

California auto sales drop 7.7% in first half of year

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

California auto sales drop 7.7% in first half of year

Hybrid sales approach a quarter of the market (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

New CEOs named at Jeep, Ram

Jul 21, 2026

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1 min read

New CEOs named at Jeep, Ram

Veteran auto industry leaders take over as Stellantis brands surge. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

13 OEMs agree to provide matching funds for California’s $135M EV program

Jul 18, 2026

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13 OEMs agree to provide matching funds for California’s $135M EV program

First-time EV buyers could qualify for a $3,500 rebate. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Loan approvals rise to 73%, while negative equity on trade-ins hits $6,884

Jul 18, 2026

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2 min read

Loan approvals rise to 73%, while negative equity on trade-ins hits $6,884

The underwater amount pushes payments to $944. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

More than 90% of CarGurus listings now include disclosed fees

Jul 16, 2026

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1 min read

More than 90% of CarGurus listings now include disclosed fees

Digital retailing site notes dealer response to mid-July deadline. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Dealership communication issues mentioned in 42% of negative Google reviews

Jul 16, 2026

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2 min read

Dealership communication issues mentioned in 42% of negative Google reviews

The number of reviews for dealerships was down 15% YoY. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June

Jul 15, 2026

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1 min read

3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June

The SUV outpaces the Dodge Ram and Nissan Altima (2 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks

Jul 15, 2026

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1 min read

Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks

A third round of negotiations will take place on July 30 in Mexico (2 min. read).

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

Jul 15, 2026

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2 min read

One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

Financing decisions impact sales, inventory and referrals

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

Jul 13, 2026

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Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

“Whether that’s a sales process, service drive process, or reporting, we look to have those core processes aligned regardless of manufacturer or location.” (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

Jul 13, 2026

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3 min read

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

“When we’re inventing this kind of measurement, we do it through the eyes of a consumer,” said Fran O’ Hagan, CEO of Pied Piper.

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

Jul 13, 2026

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Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

CARFAX data shows numbers dwindling from the initial 40 million

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale

iSeeCars study shows dealers, consumers playing it safe (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

Jul 8, 2026

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Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

Prices remain elevated at 2.4% above start of the year. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

Settlement opens access to equipment, data (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

Jul 8, 2026

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ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

The acquisition aims to strengthen connections between students and shops (3 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

Jul 8, 2026

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Manheim report shows more than 150K vehicles under $10K sold per month

The supply is mainly represented by vehicles between 7 and 15 years old. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

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U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

Jul 7, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. auto theft declines 23% even as smarter, tech-driven schemes soar

There’s been a 1,400% increase in strategic cargo theft of vehicles. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

Jul 6, 2026

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Jimenez, Classic Chevrolet OKC celebrates third anniversary in new market

“There are 18,000 new car dealers, and 1,400 are owned by minorities. With that small percentage, there’s only a short window of opportunity,” said Dorian Jimenez.

Richard Greene
Richard Greene

Daily News

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)

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