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

CDG opens free workshops to dealers, kicks off with F&I stack review

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May 15, 2026

CDG opens free workshops to dealers, kicks off with F&I stack review

81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

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May 14, 2026

81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

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May 14, 2026

Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

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May 14, 2026

Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

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May 14, 2026

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

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May 14, 2026

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

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May 13, 2026

Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

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May 13, 2026

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

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May 13, 2026

Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

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May 13, 2026

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

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May 13, 2026

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

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%

Dealer Strategies

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

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May 15, 2026

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CDG opens free workshops to dealers, kicks off with F&I stack review

This first CDG Workshop lands Tuesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. ET. (2 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy

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May 14, 2026

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81% of recent car shoppers considered used options as affordability woes persist

These are the findings of the Santander US Paths to Prosperity 2026 Q1 study. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 14, 2026

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Study sparks fresh scrutiny of auto insurance costs as consumers shop rates in record numbers

For every $1 collected in premiums in 2024, insurers paid out an average of 62 cents in claims, according to the study. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 14, 2026

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Ford expands beyond EVs with energy storage push as stock surges 13%

This reflects a push to strengthen the parent company’s profitability and diversify its revenue streams. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 14, 2026

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2 min read

Why now is the best time to renegotiate your uniform contract

These are suggestions from Darren Spenst, founder and CEO of The Laundry Guy. (3 min. read)

Car Dealership Guy

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May 14, 2026

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1 min read

Honda, Acura to debut 15 hybrid models by 2030

Honda to bring first new hybrids to market within next two years. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 13, 2026

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Auto loan approval rates rise to 71%, but trail last fall's highs

Inflation concerns could impact underwriting. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 13, 2026

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2 min read

April auction sales set new records despite dip in dealer share

Dealers’ share of wholesale sales fell from 53% to 48% over the past year. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 13, 2026

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Mazda profit plunges as global sales slip

U.S. momentum offers dealers hope. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 13, 2026

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1 min read

Aqueel Ahmed of Dial Auto Group acquires 3 Chicago dealerships

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 13, 2026

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1 min read

Coleman Automotive Group adds 3rd Nissan dealership to portfolio

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 12, 2026

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2 min read

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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2 min read

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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2 min read

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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2 min read

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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3 min read

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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2 min read

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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2 min read

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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1 min read

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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1 min read

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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2 min read

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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2 min read

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