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Coverage of the day's top auto retail news, insights, and trends

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

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May 12, 2026

Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

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

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May 12, 2026

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

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

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May 12, 2026

Stellantis bets on alliances for growth as Chinese auto scrutiny intensifies

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May 12, 2026

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

How Tom Wood Automotive is driving toward its MPI goal of 100%

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May 11, 2026

How Tom Wood Automotive is driving toward its MPI goal of 100%

BHPH auto sector loan risk has worsened, Fed says

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May 11, 2026

BHPH auto sector loan risk has worsened, Fed says

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

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May 11, 2026

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

Mitsubishi profit plunges 76% as tariffs weigh on earnings

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May 11, 2026

Mitsubishi profit plunges 76% as tariffs weigh on earnings

Bob Bell Automotive Group buys Ford store from longtime owners

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May 11, 2026

Bob Bell Automotive Group buys Ford store from longtime owners

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May 11, 2026

Jim Cook divests 2 Alabama dealerships

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

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May 11, 2026

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

CARFAX launches ‘homegrown’ initiative tied to dealer-sold, dealer-serviced vehicles

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May 11, 2026

CARFAX launches ‘homegrown’ initiative tied to dealer-sold, dealer-serviced vehicles

Auto industry groups push Trump to preserve USMCA ahead of deadline

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May 11, 2026

Auto industry groups push Trump to preserve USMCA ahead of deadline

Ken Ganley Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz store from Penske Automotive Group

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May 11, 2026

Ken Ganley Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz store from Penske Automotive Group

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

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May 8, 2026

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

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May 8, 2026

Hertz expands online used-car push with eBay partnership

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

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May 8, 2026

Rising car loan burdens add new challenges for dealers, lenders

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

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May 8, 2026

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

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May 8, 2026

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

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May 7, 2026

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

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May 7, 2026

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

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

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May 7, 2026

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

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

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May 7, 2026

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

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May 7, 2026

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

Dealer Strategies

May 6, 2026

Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

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May 12, 2026

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Napleton Auto Group outclasses field on internet lead response rate

Dealer tops Pied Piper study for fifth straight year. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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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)

Marcus Amick

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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)

Marcus Amick

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May 12, 2026

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2 min read

New vehicle prices surpass $50K

Hybrid demand soars in CarGurus report (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

May 11, 2026

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How Tom Wood Automotive is driving toward its MPI goal of 100%

Quality MPI work is a must, Fixed Ops Director William Demaree said. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 11, 2026

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BHPH auto sector loan risk has worsened, Fed says

Tricolor bankruptcy raises concerns for banks. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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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)

Marcus Amick

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May 11, 2026

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Mitsubishi profit plunges 76% as tariffs weigh on earnings

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

Marcus Amick

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May 11, 2026

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Bob Bell Automotive Group buys Ford store from longtime owners

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 11, 2026

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Jim Cook divests 2 Alabama dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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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)

Marcus Amick

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May 11, 2026

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CARFAX launches ‘homegrown’ initiative tied to dealer-sold, dealer-serviced vehicles

“The CARFAX Homegrown badge on a CARFAX Report means this is a used car the dealer knows personally,” said Paul Nadjarian with CARFAX. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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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)

Marcus Amick

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May 11, 2026

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1 min read

Ken Ganley Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz store from Penske Automotive Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 8, 2026

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2 min read

EVs prices surge in Manheim auction lanes

Conversion rates remain above 60%. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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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)

Marcus Amick

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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)

Marcus Amick

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May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Feldman Automotive Group adds Honda, Toyota brands in four-store acquisition from Firelands Auto Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Garber Automotive Group acquires dealership in Indiana

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 7, 2026

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2 min read

Unlocking the Hispanic market in auto retail

Understanding the proper marketing strategy holds the key. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 7, 2026

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2 min read

Dealer ad spend nears $10 billion as digital marketing dominates

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

Marcus Amick

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May 7, 2026

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2 min read

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)

Marcus Amick

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May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Robert Palmese, Ahmed Fayed acquire first franchised dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Texas dealers Bill Dickason, Steve Hall partner in Honda dealership acquisition

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

May 6, 2026

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Murdock CDJR's Phil Pecoraro is building a dealership with fixed ops leading the way

Fixed ops gross climbed from $150,000 to a projected $185,000 in a month. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker