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The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next

The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next

Where do you stand?

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From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

Talk about a course-correction...

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The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

3 critical insights about the state of auto finance

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New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops

New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops

3 big takeaways from the 2025 NADA Show

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Beyond listings: Dealers share honest takes on third-party marketplaces

Beyond listings: Dealers share honest takes on third-party marketplaces

Breaking down the pros, cons, and real-world results

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Today's most underrated car brand shows no signs of slowing down

Today's most underrated car brand shows no signs of slowing down

Zoom-zooming ahead

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The dealership's silent profit driver — and how it's changing

The dealership's silent profit driver — and how it's changing

Bonuses, robots, and four-day workweeks

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7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2 of 2)

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2 of 2)

Straight from the showroom floor

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7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 1 of 2)

Straight from the showroom floor

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How dealers quietly outsmart their competition

How dealers quietly outsmart their competition

Going beyond the basics

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3 hard-hitting auto market realities from the dealership floor

3 hard-hitting auto market realities from the dealership floor

And what they could mean for 2025

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The next big profit center in used cars?

The next big profit center in used cars?

Breaking down 3 areas of opportunity

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