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Rising transport fraud puts dealer inventory at risk, Auto Hauler Exchange says

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Mar 13, 2026

Rising transport fraud puts dealer inventory at risk, Auto Hauler Exchange says

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Mar 12, 2026

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

Porsche tops dealer service rankings as satisfaction scores climb

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Mar 12, 2026

Porsche tops dealer service rankings as satisfaction scores climb

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Mar 12, 2026

O’Steen Automotive Group buys Georgia dealership selling Volvo, Acura

Stellantis sues Iowa dealership over $12M loan scheme, layoffs follow

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Mar 12, 2026

Stellantis sues Iowa dealership over $12M loan scheme, layoffs follow

Rising gas prices may renew EV interest, though high costs could limit sales

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Mar 12, 2026

Rising gas prices may renew EV interest, though high costs could limit sales

Starboard urges new CarMax CEO to cut costs, streamline digital sales

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Mar 12, 2026

Starboard urges new CarMax CEO to cut costs, streamline digital sales

Lucid rolls out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to Gravity owners via free OTA update

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Mar 12, 2026

Lucid rolls out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to Gravity owners via free OTA update

No more excuses: How Art Moehn Auto Group is rethinking its used-car acquisitions

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Mar 11, 2026

No more excuses: How Art Moehn Auto Group is rethinking its used-car acquisitions

Volkswagen and Porsche profits tumble as tariffs, uncertainty cloud 2026 outlook

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Mar 11, 2026

Volkswagen and Porsche profits tumble as tariffs, uncertainty cloud 2026 outlook

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Mar 11, 2026

Calif. judge clears path for dealer association lawsuit over Sony Honda EV sales

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Mar 10, 2026

Ross Downing Auto Group enters Alabama

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Mar 10, 2026

Generation Auto Group expands New Jersey footprint

Mercedes settles one union battle, leaves two pending

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Mar 10, 2026

Mercedes settles one union battle, leaves two pending

Toyota eyes $8.3B chipmaker acquisition as global semiconductor shortage looms

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Mar 10, 2026

Toyota eyes $8.3B chipmaker acquisition as global semiconductor shortage looms

First Brands' asset sales expected to cover less than 2% of $12B debt

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Mar 10, 2026

First Brands' asset sales expected to cover less than 2% of $12B debt

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Mar 10, 2026

General Motors recalls 11,787 Silverados and Sierras due to rear fuel pump issue

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Mar 10, 2026

Battery maker SK ON cuts 37% of Georgia staff amid stalled EV demand

New data pushes dealers toward outcome-based marketing

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Mar 9, 2026

New data pushes dealers toward outcome-based marketing

BMW tops 2025 U.S. vehicle exports amid ongoing tariff and EV strategy shifts

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Mar 9, 2026

BMW tops 2025 U.S. vehicle exports amid ongoing tariff and EV strategy shifts

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Mar 6, 2026

Carvana acquires sixth Stellantis dealership

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Mar 6, 2026

U.S. car dealerships could face Strait of Hormuz disruption risks

Scout Motors announces 160K+ vehicle reservations days after lawsuit filing

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Mar 6, 2026

Scout Motors announces 160K+ vehicle reservations days after lawsuit filing

Broadcast ads still critical to dealer ecosystem despite digital dominating

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Mar 6, 2026

Broadcast ads still critical to dealer ecosystem despite digital dominating

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Mar 6, 2026

Lithia buys Toyota dealership in metro-Nashville market

Dealer Strategies

Mar 13, 2026

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Rising transport fraud puts dealer inventory at risk, Auto Hauler Exchange says

"Make sure you have your checks and balances in place...because it is everywhere," said Frank Zombo, VP of sales at Auto Hauler Exchange. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

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Mar 12, 2026

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3 min read

Harvey Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 12, 2026

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4 min read

Porsche tops dealer service rankings as satisfaction scores climb

The average overall customer satisfaction score for dealer service is 868, compared with 865 in 2025.

Marcus Amick

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Mar 12, 2026

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2 min read

O’Steen Automotive Group buys Georgia dealership selling Volvo, Acura

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 12, 2026

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Stellantis sues Iowa dealership over $12M loan scheme, layoffs follow

The automaker claims the dealership engaged in what’s known as “double flooring,” by securing financing on the same vehicles from multiple lenders. ( 3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 12, 2026

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Rising gas prices may renew EV interest, though high costs could limit sales

“Because gasoline prices only began rising sharply late in the week, the shift in shopper behavior is likely still in its early stages,” said Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 12, 2026

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Starboard urges new CarMax CEO to cut costs, streamline digital sales

The firm said CarMax has a strong business model, but that weak execution in key areas has limited its performance. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 12, 2026

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Lucid rolls out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to Gravity owners via free OTA update

"Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are two of the most sought-after features by our customers," said Emad Dlala, SVP of Engineering and Software at Lucid. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

Dealer Strategies

Mar 11, 2026

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5 min read

No more excuses: How Art Moehn Auto Group is rethinking its used-car acquisitions

"A car deal is a car deal. It should always be like that,” said Charlie Spradlin, sales director at Art Moehn Auto Group. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

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Mar 11, 2026

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Volkswagen and Porsche profits tumble as tariffs, uncertainty cloud 2026 outlook

Porsche’s operating profit plunged 98% to 90 million euros ($105 million) in 2025, while its margin collapsed to 0.3%, down from 14.5% in 2024 and 18% in its IPO year. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 11, 2026

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Calif. judge clears path for dealer association lawsuit over Sony Honda EV sales

Monday’s ruling comes about one week after two VW dealers, on behalf of their dealerships, filed a class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout for selling directly to consumers. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Ross Downing Auto Group enters Alabama

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Generation Auto Group expands New Jersey footprint

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 10, 2026

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3 min read

Mercedes settles one union battle, leaves two pending

The UAW is protesting the outcome of a May 2024 vote. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 10, 2026

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4 min read

Toyota eyes $8.3B chipmaker acquisition as global semiconductor shortage looms

The potential deal follows a strategic semiconductor partnership formed in May between Denso and Rohm, focused on integrated circuits used in EVs. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 10, 2026

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4 min read

First Brands' asset sales expected to cover less than 2% of $12B debt

Untangling who gets paid first is proving messy, with lenders and counterparties filing competing claims over the same collateral. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

General Motors recalls 11,787 Silverados and Sierras due to rear fuel pump issue

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 10, 2026

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2 min read

Battery maker SK ON cuts 37% of Georgia staff amid stalled EV demand

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 9, 2026

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4 min read

New data pushes dealers toward outcome-based marketing

Dealers that rely too heavily on soft metrics risk misreading performance and overspending on campaigns that look busy but do not produce vehicles out the door. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 9, 2026

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4 min read

BMW tops 2025 U.S. vehicle exports amid ongoing tariff and EV strategy shifts

The majority of BMW’s U.S. shipments were assembled at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility and exported through the Port of Charleston. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 6, 2026

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3 min read

Carvana acquires sixth Stellantis dealership

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 6, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. car dealerships could face Strait of Hormuz disruption risks

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 6, 2026

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4 min read

Scout Motors announces 160K+ vehicle reservations days after lawsuit filing

The reservations being touted by Scout are also referenced in a March 3 lawsuit, filed in Virginia. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Mar 6, 2026

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Broadcast ads still critical to dealer ecosystem despite digital dominating

Broadcast can generate large-scale awareness, which remains difficult for targeted digital tactics to replicate, said Cox Media Group Executive Chairman Steve Pruett. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 6, 2026

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2 min read

Lithia buys Toyota dealership in metro-Nashville market

This makes four Lithia dealerships in the state, according to its website. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker