3-year-old Rogues lead sales through Manheim + Mexico reports progress on USMCA
3-year-old Rogues lead sales through Manheim + Mexico reports progress on USMCA
Plus, Hyundai strike highlights labor tensions
3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June
3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June
The SUV outpaces the Dodge Ram and Nissan Altima (2 min. read)
Mitsubishi expands U.S. distribution network with new Texas port partnership
Mitsubishi expands U.S. distribution network with new Texas port partnership
The new Texas partnership is designed to improve efficiency and speed vehicle deliveries to dealer partners across the Gulf Coast and Midwest. (3 min. read)
"Stop missing calls!" The 90% service scheduling secret most dealers are ignoring
"Stop missing calls!" The 90% service scheduling secret most dealers are ignoring
Featuring Mike Martucci, General Manager at Jim Ellis Kia, and Kevin Esmezyan, Chief Product Officer at Matador AI
Hyundai strike highlights growing labor tensions over automation and job security
Hyundai strike highlights growing labor tensions over automation and job security
The union also wants Hyundai to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65. (3 min. read)
Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks
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).
OEM execs predict fewer dealers and steady buy-sells + NHTSA weighs probe into 800K Honda minivans
OEM execs predict fewer dealers and steady buy-sells + NHTSA weighs probe into 800K Honda minivans
Plus, Brookville Auto acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn
Digital Dealer partners with Car Dealership Guy to bring the industry's most influential voices under one roof
Digital Dealer partners with Car Dealership Guy to bring the industry's most influential voices under one roof
This brings CDG's network of operators, founders, and industry voices into the event's programming and floor presence. (3 min. read)
One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations
One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations
Financing decisions impact sales, inventory and referrals
Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells
Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells
Those surveyed also predict that AI will positively affect profits. (4 min. read)
Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn
Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn
CDG News alert (1 min. read)
BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans
BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans
The unrelated safety issues were among Tuesday's biggest automotive recall and potential recall headlines. (3 min. read)
Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist
Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist
A report this week cited an internal company presentation in which replacements for the Stelvio and Giulia were notably absent. (3 min. read)
Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation
Corrected: Q2 EV data | Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what it means for allocation
Go deeper: 5 min. read
Downing Auto on logging top stores for their brands in Louisiana + Audi simplifies 2027 lineup
Downing Auto on logging top stores for their brands in Louisiana + Audi simplifies 2027 lineup
Plus, Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge
Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)
Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)
Featuring Scott Traylor, Vice President at Mia Labs
Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana
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)
Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study
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.
Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering
Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering
The move will change how dealership sales teams need to present vehicles to customers. (3 min. read)
Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge
Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge
Buyers of the 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T and R/T Plus SIXPACK models are eligible for a $4,200 cash allowance. (3 min. read)
Dealer-athlete partnership strategies + Why nearly 5M vehicles need Takata airbags replaced
Dealer-athlete partnership strategies + Why nearly 5M vehicles need Takata airbags replaced
Plus, Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals
Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say
Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say
A strong partnership can strengthen manufacturer relationships, support efforts to secure new points and aid employee recruitment and retention. (3 min. read)
DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition
DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition
“As economic uncertainty persists and vehicle dependency remains high, DIY auto maintenance will continue to gain traction with consumers,” said Nathan Shipley, automotive industry analyst for Circana.
Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced
Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced
CARFAX data shows numbers dwindling from the initial 40 million
Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals
Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals
CDG News alert (2 min. read)
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