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

Auto loans to subprime customers rose nearly 10% in Q2

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Nov 6, 2026

Auto loans to subprime customers rose nearly 10% in Q2

Jeep’s Wrangler Scrambler Concept sparks buzz, offering dealers hope for renewed sales momentum

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Nov 5, 2026

Jeep’s Wrangler Scrambler Concept sparks buzz, offering dealers hope for renewed sales momentum

Intellicheck, Agility Credit tackle ID fraud with new dealer tool

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Nov 5, 2026

Intellicheck, Agility Credit tackle ID fraud with new dealer tool

Toyota announces new pricing for 2027 RAV4, Tundra

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Nov 5, 2026

Toyota announces new pricing for 2027 RAV4, Tundra

BMW cuts 2026 profit outlook again as China sales slump, restructuring costs mount

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Nov 5, 2026

BMW cuts 2026 profit outlook again as China sales slump, restructuring costs mount

Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

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Nov 4, 2026

Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

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Nov 4, 2026

Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

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Nov 4, 2026

Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

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Nov 4, 2026

Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

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Nov 4, 2026

Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

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Nov 4, 2026

Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

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Nov 4, 2026

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

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Nov 4, 2026

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

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Nov 4, 2026

Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

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Nov 2, 2026

Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

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Nov 2, 2026

Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

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Nov 2, 2026

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

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Nov 2, 2026

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

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Nov 2, 2026

Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

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Nov 1, 2026

Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

Honda’s global production falls 12% in September as U.S. output and hybrid sales climb

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Nov 1, 2026

Honda’s global production falls 12% in September as U.S. output and hybrid sales climb

Audi lowers financial forecast as U.S. expansion becomes critical to turnaround and dealer growth

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Nov 1, 2026

Audi lowers financial forecast as U.S. expansion becomes critical to turnaround and dealer growth

Nissan execs talk pricing, regional demand, expectations for 2027 U.S. Rogue Hybrid

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Oct 30, 2026

Nissan execs talk pricing, regional demand, expectations for 2027 U.S. Rogue Hybrid

Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

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Oct 29, 2026

Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

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Oct 29, 2026

How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

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Nov 6, 2026

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Auto loans to subprime customers rose nearly 10% in Q2

Most other segments were under 1%. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 5, 2026

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Jeep’s Wrangler Scrambler Concept sparks buzz, offering dealers hope for renewed sales momentum

The Scrambler is powered by a HEMI V8 engine. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 5, 2026

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Intellicheck, Agility Credit tackle ID fraud with new dealer tool

A customer’s ID gets checked before a credit file is pulled. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Nov 5, 2026

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Toyota announces new pricing for 2027 RAV4, Tundra

Toyota’s 2027 RAV4 will be hitting dealers’ lots this fall. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 5, 2026

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BMW cuts 2026 profit outlook again as China sales slump, restructuring costs mount

In the U.S., the automaker's sales increased 3.4% in Q3. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 4, 2026

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Hyundai, Kia, Toyota set sales records in October

The brands capitalized on consumers looking for hybrid options. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 4, 2026

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Ford auto tech scholarship applications surge 55% as industry braces for technician retirement wave

Interest in pursuing a career as an auto technician appears to be as strong as the industry's need for new talent. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 4, 2026

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Toyota introduces 2027 Sequoia with a starting price of $69,900

The Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 4, 2026

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Rivian Q3 revenue jumps 38% as record deliveries, R2 demand drive stronger 2026 outlook

The R2 emerged as Rivian's best-selling model by volume in the third quarter. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 4, 2026

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Penske leads publics with GPU of $4,158 on new vehicles

AutoNation brings in $2,698 per unit for F&I (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 4, 2026

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Higher-risk super prime loans default early nearly 8% of the time

Equifax notes early default often tied to fraud (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 4, 2026

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2 min read

Groupe Olivier enters America with three-store acquisition in Michigan

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Nov 4, 2026

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2 min read

Major automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles as U.S. market entry pressure mounts

Push to ban Chinese autos intensifies, raising stakes for U.S. dealers and future competition (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 4, 2026

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Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs, close five European plants as auto industry pressures mount

Schaeffler restructuring deepens European auto industry turmoil, raising supply chain concerns for U.S. dealers (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 2, 2026

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Ford Escape, Jeep Wagoneer stand alone as affordable options in 2022 SUV categories

CARFAX finds eight mid-size SUVs under affordability ceiling of $30,000 (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 2, 2026

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Multiple dealerships selling 8 brands change hands in Iowa family deal

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Nov 2, 2026

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3 min read

Auto loan originations hit 12.8M in 1H 2026

Total auto debt reaches $1.7T (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 2, 2026

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2 min read

Trump, Carney signal progress on U.S.-Canada trade deal as automotive tariff uncertainty persists

Renewed optimism over a U.S.-Canada trade deal raises the possibility of relief from automotive tariffs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 2, 2026

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Potential Democratic sweep raises stakes for automakers’ EV strategies and dealer inventory planning

A Democratic sweep could reinforce expectations of continued federal support for clean-energy development, according to analysts. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 1, 2026

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Used EV prices climb 9.8% since last September, double rate of hybrids

The jump was exactly double the 4.9% increase for used hybrids. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Nov 1, 2026

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Honda’s global production falls 12% in September as U.S. output and hybrid sales climb

U.S. output rose amid stronger sales, driven by rising demand for hybrids. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Nov 1, 2026

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Audi lowers financial forecast as U.S. expansion becomes critical to turnaround and dealer growth

Audi cut its 2026 revenue and profitability guidance on Friday. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Oct 30, 2026

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Nissan execs talk pricing, regional demand, expectations for 2027 U.S. Rogue Hybrid

This weekend, shipments will begin for Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Hybrid. (4 min. read)

Truth Headlam

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Oct 29, 2026

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Mohawk Honda’s Lightning Lane meets customer demand with 25-minute oil change offer

Customers are guaranteed to be in or out in 25 minutes or the oil change is free. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Oct 29, 2026

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How dealers can win Q4 in a rising rate environment

Through August, the weighted average prime auto rate sat at about 6.7%, while the weighted average subprime rate was almost 18%. (3 min. read)

Truth Headlam