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

Kia’s next-gen Telluride drops V6 engine, adds hybrid choice

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Jan 10, 2026

Kia’s next-gen Telluride drops V6 engine, adds hybrid choice

Stellantis to phase out all plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S.

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Jan 9, 2026

Stellantis to phase out all plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S.

CarMax resets pricing strategy as it pushes for 2026 recovery

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Jan 9, 2026

CarMax resets pricing strategy as it pushes for 2026 recovery

Ford teases ‘eyes-off’ driving tech with next-gen BlueCruise system

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Jan 9, 2026

Ford teases ‘eyes-off’ driving tech with next-gen BlueCruise system

Volvo recalls more than 400K vehicles over faulty rearview camera displays

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Jan 9, 2026

Volvo recalls more than 400K vehicles over faulty rearview camera displays

How Lexus of North Hills is securing $2,100+ PVR in a hybrid sales model

Dealer Strategies

Jan 8, 2026

How Lexus of North Hills is securing $2,100+ PVR in a hybrid sales model

Senate Committee puts affordability hearing with auto CEOs on hold

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Jan 8, 2026

Senate Committee puts affordability hearing with auto CEOs on hold

Ford lists eligible vehicles for $10,000 auto loan tax deduction

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Jan 8, 2026

Ford lists eligible vehicles for $10,000 auto loan tax deduction

Mercedes-Benz brings autonomous driving tech to the U.S. market

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Jan 8, 2026

Mercedes-Benz brings autonomous driving tech to the U.S. market

P4 Automotive COO says sales managers prove toughest role to fill in 2026

Dealer Strategies

Jan 7, 2026

P4 Automotive COO says sales managers prove toughest role to fill in 2026

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Jan 7, 2026

Vehicle service quality becomes more influential as brand loyalty erodes — study

Chinese-owned Geely signals interest in U.S. market, but faces significant barriers

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Jan 7, 2026

Chinese-owned Geely signals interest in U.S. market, but faces significant barriers

Home Run Auto Group buys 5 Illinois dealerships, then quickly sells two

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Jan 7, 2026

Home Run Auto Group buys 5 Illinois dealerships, then quickly sells two

Record share of new-car buyers sign on for $1,000+ monthly payments

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Jan 6, 2026

Record share of new-car buyers sign on for $1,000+ monthly payments

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Jan 6, 2026

Car Dealership Guy launches parent company to power its expanding ecosystem

Andy Mohr Auto Group acquires Toyota store just outside of Chicago

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Jan 6, 2026

Andy Mohr Auto Group acquires Toyota store just outside of Chicago

CES 2026 reflects growing focus on automotive AI tech, self-driving cars

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Jan 6, 2026

CES 2026 reflects growing focus on automotive AI tech, self-driving cars

Hyundai Chair accelerates AI, robotics push as ‘conditions get tough’

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Jan 6, 2026

Hyundai Chair accelerates AI, robotics push as ‘conditions get tough’

U.S. retail auto sales to rise 4% in 2025 despite Q4 slowdown — J.D. Power

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Jan 5, 2026

U.S. retail auto sales to rise 4% in 2025 despite Q4 slowdown — J.D. Power

Ford recalls more vehicles than any other automaker in 2025

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Jan 5, 2026

Ford recalls more vehicles than any other automaker in 2025

USMCA, tariffs top Trump Administration’s auto agenda for 2026

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Jan 5, 2026

USMCA, tariffs top Trump Administration’s auto agenda for 2026

Tesla and Rivian sales slip in 2025 as expected

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Jan 5, 2026

Tesla and Rivian sales slip in 2025 as expected

Automakers rebalance portfolios as hybrid vehicle demand accelerates

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Jan 2, 2026

Automakers rebalance portfolios as hybrid vehicle demand accelerates

Opinion: A new era of American car culture is taking shape

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Jan 2, 2026

Opinion: A new era of American car culture is taking shape

Stellantis confirms return of Ram TRX with supercharged V-8

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Jan 2, 2026

Stellantis confirms return of Ram TRX with supercharged V-8

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Jan 10, 2026

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Kia’s next-gen Telluride drops V6 engine, adds hybrid choice

The redesigned three-row SUV adds more trim offerings, too. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

Stellantis to phase out all plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S.

In addition to discontinuing its PHEVs, Stellantis has also been scaling back on its all-electric models. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

CarMax resets pricing strategy as it pushes for 2026 recovery

“Recent results have been unacceptable and do not reflect the company’s potential,” said Interim Executive Chair Tom Folliard. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

Ford teases ‘eyes-off’ driving tech with next-gen BlueCruise system

The automaker’s new BlueCruise system is 30% cheaper to build than the current technology, according to the company. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 9, 2026

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2 min read

Volvo recalls more than 400K vehicles over faulty rearview camera displays

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

Dealer Strategies

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

How Lexus of North Hills is securing $2,100+ PVR in a hybrid sales model

“Great finance managers will be involved with their sales floor. If I didn’t have the support of my desk, I couldn’t be where I’m at right now,” said Justin Lasky, a business manager at Lexus of North Hills. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

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Jan 8, 2026

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4 min read

Senate Committee puts affordability hearing with auto CEOs on hold

“The Commerce Committee is coordinating with the leaders of the auto industry to reschedule this hearing," committee spokesperson Phoebe Keller. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 8, 2026

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4 min read

Ford lists eligible vehicles for $10,000 auto loan tax deduction

Ford is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the loan reduction, with about 80% of the vehicles it sells in America assembled domestically. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 8, 2026

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2 min read

Mercedes-Benz brings autonomous driving tech to the U.S. market

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

Dealer Strategies

Jan 7, 2026

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4 min read

P4 Automotive COO says sales managers prove toughest role to fill in 2026

“We like sales managers that can get their hands dirty and get the toughest deals done and can manage the inventory and put the customer and their needs on the right vehicle..,” Scott Pharr said. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 7, 2026

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4 min read

Vehicle service quality becomes more influential as brand loyalty erodes — study

"The U.S. automotive sector is entering a critical phase defined by tightening affordability, evolving expectations around value, and a growing emphasis on longer-term ownership experiences," said Lisa Walker, vice chair and U.S. automotive sector leader at Deloitte. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 7, 2026

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4 min read

Chinese-owned Geely signals interest in U.S. market, but faces significant barriers

"We're looking at all global markets where we can expand," said Ash Sutcliffe, Geely’s head of global communications. "The big question for us is when and where will we go to the USA." (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 7, 2026

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2 min read

Home Run Auto Group buys 5 Illinois dealerships, then quickly sells two

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

Record share of new-car buyers sign on for $1,000+ monthly payments

Longer loan terms continued to play a major role in managing new-car financing costs, according to the analysts at Edmunds. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 6, 2026

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4 min read

Car Dealership Guy launches parent company to power its expanding ecosystem

CDG Companies consolidates media, community, recruiting, content, and live experiences under a single platform focused on auto retail.

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Jan 6, 2026

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2 min read

Andy Mohr Auto Group acquires Toyota store just outside of Chicago

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 6, 2026

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4 min read

CES 2026 reflects growing focus on automotive AI tech, self-driving cars

As automakers scale back EV plans, autonomous connectivity reigns supreme. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

Hyundai Chair accelerates AI, robotics push as ‘conditions get tough’

“This will be the year when the crisis factors we have long worried about become reality," said Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

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Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

U.S. retail auto sales to rise 4% in 2025 despite Q4 slowdown — J.D. Power

December new-vehicle retail sales are projected at 1.22 million units, down 7.4% year-over-year (3.7% unadjusted for selling days), reports J.D. Power. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 5, 2026

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4 min read

Ford recalls more vehicles than any other automaker in 2025

Across all recalls, just under 13 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles are affected, the most of any automaker. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

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Jan 5, 2026

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4 min read

USMCA, tariffs top Trump Administration’s auto agenda for 2026

If 2025 was about dismantling old rules, then 2026 is about rewriting them. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 5, 2026

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2 min read

Tesla and Rivian sales slip in 2025 as expected

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 2, 2026

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4 min read

Automakers rebalance portfolios as hybrid vehicle demand accelerates

Hybrids are now the sweet spot, offering fuel savings and a lower entry point than many BEVs, while tapping into all the OEM battery investment already in the pipeline. (3 min read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 2, 2026

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6 min read

Opinion: A new era of American car culture is taking shape

The next generation is falling in love with cars through gaming, online content, niche builds, and tech-driven personalization. (5 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 2, 2026

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5 min read

Stellantis confirms return of Ram TRX with supercharged V-8

“Bringing back the nameplate isn’t enough. Ram set the bar five years ago with 702 horsepower, and that benchmark has been challenged,” said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar