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

CarGurus gives dealers July 14 deadline to disclose fees

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Jun 25, 2026

CarGurus gives dealers July 14 deadline to disclose fees

Indiana dealer launches site to streamline arbitration process

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Jun 25, 2026

Indiana dealer launches site to streamline arbitration process

Toyota lowers production plans again, raising fresh inventory concerns for dealers

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Jun 25, 2026

Toyota lowers production plans again, raising fresh inventory concerns for dealers

California law could disrupt vehicle sales as automakers seek more time to comply

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Jun 25, 2026

California law could disrupt vehicle sales as automakers seek more time to comply

Slate Auto’s ‘Blank Slate’ EV truck to start at just under $25K

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Jun 24, 2026

Slate Auto’s ‘Blank Slate’ EV truck to start at just under $25K

Dealer Strategies

Jun 24, 2026

Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

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Jun 24, 2026

Toyota begins U.S. production of new RAV4 Hybrid to help meet surging demand

California sues EPA over move to reverse key vehicle emissions waivers

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Jun 24, 2026

California sues EPA over move to reverse key vehicle emissions waivers

AutoCanada continues U.S. exit with dealership sale to Serra Automotive

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Jun 24, 2026

AutoCanada continues U.S. exit with dealership sale to Serra Automotive

CARFAX, UVeye combine vehicle inspection, history data into one workflow

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Jun 24, 2026

CARFAX, UVeye combine vehicle inspection, history data into one workflow

AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

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Jun 23, 2026

AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

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Jun 23, 2026

Former Denny’s CEO joins Byrider leadership

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

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Jun 23, 2026

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

Unifor opens contract talks with Detroit Three as Canada auto industry faces uncertainty

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Jun 23, 2026

Unifor opens contract talks with Detroit Three as Canada auto industry faces uncertainty

BMW's China, Iran challenges deepen as automaker explores cost cuts

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Jun 23, 2026

BMW's China, Iran challenges deepen as automaker explores cost cuts

CARFAX reports 3.2M vehicles with park outside recalls

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Jun 23, 2026

CARFAX reports 3.2M vehicles with park outside recalls

KKS Automotive acquires third dealership

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Jun 23, 2026

KKS Automotive acquires third dealership

Kia Finance America rolls out short-term EV lease buyout incentive

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Jun 21, 2026

Kia Finance America rolls out short-term EV lease buyout incentive

Rising auto loan and insurance costs redefine the true cost of vehicle ownership

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Jun 21, 2026

Rising auto loan and insurance costs redefine the true cost of vehicle ownership

Ford issues new recalls for more than 125K vehicles over faulty prior repairs

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Jun 21, 2026

Ford issues new recalls for more than 125K vehicles over faulty prior repairs

Car-Mart avoids default, working an agreement with lenders

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Jun 21, 2026

Car-Mart avoids default, working an agreement with lenders

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

Dealer Strategies

Jun 18, 2026

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

BMW cuts outlook as China slowdown and Iran conflict weigh on German automakers

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Jun 18, 2026

BMW cuts outlook as China slowdown and Iran conflict weigh on German automakers

Japan’s auto exports surge as Toyota extends lead over domestic rivals

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Jun 18, 2026

Japan’s auto exports surge as Toyota extends lead over domestic rivals

Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

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Jun 18, 2026

Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

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Jun 25, 2026

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CarGurus gives dealers July 14 deadline to disclose fees

Listings without risk moving lower in search results. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 25, 2026

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Indiana dealer launches site to streamline arbitration process

Along with creating a single site to handle arbitrations, the new digital platform is a place to identify problem vehicles and report fraudulent purchasers. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 25, 2026

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Toyota lowers production plans again, raising fresh inventory concerns for dealers

The latest move marks Toyota's third production plan revision. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 25, 2026

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California law could disrupt vehicle sales as automakers seek more time to comply

The issue stems from provisions in a 2024 law designed to protect victims of domestic abuse. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 24, 2026

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Slate Auto’s ‘Blank Slate’ EV truck to start at just under $25K

This is higher than its initial $20,000 projection before the end of the Clean Vehicle Credit in September 2025. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Jun 24, 2026

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Hawk Auto Group cuts volume by up to 20% with no change to revenue

“We’re doing less, making the same,” said Director of Parts Operations Vince McIsaac. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 24, 2026

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Toyota begins U.S. production of new RAV4 Hybrid to help meet surging demand

Production of the hybrid SUV at the Georgetown plant is part of more than $2 billion in investments Toyota has announced over the past two years. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 24, 2026

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California sues EPA over move to reverse key vehicle emissions waivers

The lawsuit alleges the EPA's attempt to reclassify California's waivers violates the Administrative Procedure Act. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 24, 2026

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AutoCanada continues U.S. exit with dealership sale to Serra Automotive

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 24, 2026

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CARFAX, UVeye combine vehicle inspection, history data into one workflow

The integration can surface such as overdue maintenance, unresolved recalls, and condition concerns, instantly. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 23, 2026

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AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 23, 2026

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Former Denny’s CEO joins Byrider leadership

BHPH eyes expansion plans into hundreds of new markets. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

Keep rolling: All American Ford finds new ways to perfect mobile service

And that includes booking mobile appointments for all new cars upon delivery. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 23, 2026

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Unifor opens contract talks with Detroit Three as Canada auto industry faces uncertainty

The talks, which began Monday in Toronto, are being described as the “most consequential” negotiations in the union's history. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 23, 2026

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BMW's China, Iran challenges deepen as automaker explores cost cuts

The discussions come after BMW issued its third profit warning in three years. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

CARFAX reports 3.2M vehicles with park outside recalls

Jeep is the latest with a warning for 1M vehicles. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

KKS Automotive acquires third dealership

A career auto operator, a prolific NFL receiver and his father, a longtime auto business owner, own the group (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 21, 2026

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Kia Finance America rolls out short-term EV lease buyout incentive

Lessees could qualify for up to $9,900 off the cost of buying, according to a memo obtained by CDG News. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 21, 2026

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Rising auto loan and insurance costs redefine the true cost of vehicle ownership

The average U.S. household with automotive obligations now pays $7,140 annually for auto loans and insurance. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 21, 2026

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Ford issues new recalls for more than 125K vehicles over faulty prior repairs

One of the campaigns affects 91,198 model-year 2018–2020 F-150 trucks. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 21, 2026

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2 min read

Car-Mart avoids default, working an agreement with lenders

BHPH dealer has until September to make progress on financing (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Jun 18, 2026

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3 min read

McGovern CDJR on turning leads to sales: 'Connecting is the biggest thing'

One of the top ideas he’s kicking around is connecting with customers in his area by capitalizing on the excitement of the World Cup. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 18, 2026

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BMW cuts outlook as China slowdown and Iran conflict weigh on German automakers

BMW's stock dropped to its lowest level since 2020. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 18, 2026

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1 min read

Japan’s auto exports surge as Toyota extends lead over domestic rivals

Japan's exports grew at their fastest pace since 2022. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 18, 2026

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Ford set to ramp up production of first U.S. LFP batteries

Cells expected to bring $30K EV truck to market. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene