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Apr 4, 2026

Eich Motor Co., one of the country’s oldest dealership groups, sells 2 stores in Minnesota

Daily News

Apr 3, 2026

Christian Meunier: Dealers are proof that Nissan's turnaround is 60% complete

Ford sales slide as rivals gain ground in trucks, SUVs, and EVs

Daily News

Apr 3, 2026

Ford sales slide as rivals gain ground in trucks, SUVs, and EVs

Daily News

Apr 3, 2026

Dream Motor Group expands South Florida footprint with 2-store acquisition

Stellantis eyes Canadian production of Chinese EVs amid trade tensions

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

Stellantis eyes Canadian production of Chinese EVs amid trade tensions

How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

Dealer Strategies

Apr 2, 2026

How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

March auto sales slide for most brands as trucks and SUVs remain bright spot

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

March auto sales slide for most brands as trucks and SUVs remain bright spot

Nissan issues recall on 51 MY2026 LEAF vehicles over battery fire risk

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

Nissan issues recall on 51 MY2026 LEAF vehicles over battery fire risk

Subaru unveils 2027 Getaway EV to boost U.S. sales momentum

Daily News

Apr 1, 2026

Subaru unveils 2027 Getaway EV to boost U.S. sales momentum

Mercedes-Benz targets 30% U.S. sales growth with focus on core models and dealers

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Mercedes-Benz targets 30% U.S. sales growth with focus on core models and dealers

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Ghreiwati Auto Group buys second Calif. dealership from Hello Auto Group

Chrysler recalls 178K+ Pacifica and Voyager minivans over side curtain airbag sealing defect

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Chrysler recalls 178K+ Pacifica and Voyager minivans over side curtain airbag sealing defect

GM extends EV Plant shutdown as it leans further into gas-powered trucks

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

GM extends EV Plant shutdown as it leans further into gas-powered trucks

Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

Dealer Strategies

Mar 31, 2026

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

Ed Morse Automotive Group to buy first Porsche dealership in Iowa

Dealer Strategies

Mar 30, 2026

The 'Moneyball' system behind Sherwood Ford’s fixed ops growth

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

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Mar 30, 2026

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Daily News

Mar 26, 2026

Penske Automotive Group sells Lexus dealership to McGee Automotive Family

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Dealer Strategies

Mar 26, 2026

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Daily News

Apr 4, 2026

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3 min read

Eich Motor Co., one of the country’s oldest dealership groups, sells 2 stores in Minnesota

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Apr 3, 2026

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5 min read

Christian Meunier: Dealers are proof that Nissan's turnaround is 60% complete

Christian Meunier returned to Nissan 15 months ago to find a company that had lost its appetite to sell cars. Here's how he's rebuilding it. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Apr 3, 2026

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4 min read

Ford sales slide as rivals gain ground in trucks, SUVs, and EVs

The company’s overall sales fell to 457,315 vehicles for the quarter, down from 501,291 a year earlier. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 3, 2026

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3 min read

Dream Motor Group expands South Florida footprint with 2-store acquisition

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Stellantis eyes Canadian production of Chinese EVs amid trade tensions

Under a potential agreement, Stellantis would build the EVs with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Dealer Strategies

Apr 2, 2026

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5 min read

How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March

"Out of a hundred customers, we might get one person that's like, 'eh, leave me alone, and that might even be high," said GM Greg Johnson. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

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5 min read

March auto sales slide for most brands as trucks and SUVs remain bright spot

Last year's tariff-driven pull-ahead inflated the comparison baseline, but the results still reinforce a split market. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Apr 2, 2026

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2 min read

Nissan issues recall on 51 MY2026 LEAF vehicles over battery fire risk

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Ash Savage

Daily News

Apr 1, 2026

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3 min read

Subaru unveils 2027 Getaway EV to boost U.S. sales momentum

The EV, a shift from Subaru’s more traditional design, is being touted for its range, power, and interior space as an all-wheel-drive family SUV.

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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4 min read

Mercedes-Benz targets 30% U.S. sales growth with focus on core models and dealers

The luxury automaker’s plan includes investing more than $7 billion in its U.S. footprint to reach 400,000 annual car sales in the U.S.

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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2 min read

Ghreiwati Auto Group buys second Calif. dealership from Hello Auto Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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2 min read

Chrysler recalls 178K+ Pacifica and Voyager minivans over side curtain airbag sealing defect

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Ash Savage

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

GM extends EV Plant shutdown as it leans further into gas-powered trucks

The downtime at the Detroit manufacturing facility, which began on March 16, will now run through April 13. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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4 min read

Judge rules CNCDA lawsuit against Volkswagen, Scout can proceed

The CNCDA first filed its lawsuit in April 2024, and the manufacturers filed motions to dismiss. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater

"I think, as dealers, [we] need to know, are we visible? And if we're not, how do we become visible?" said Mike Yates, general manager at BMW of Bridgewater. (4 min. read)

Ash Savage

Daily News

Mar 31, 2026

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4 min read

GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand

Production at the Flint plant will increase from five to six days a week in June. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles

The alleged scheme called “double flooring” involved multiple lenders unknowingly financing the same vehicles. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

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3 min read

Ed Morse Automotive Group to buy first Porsche dealership in Iowa

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Mar 30, 2026

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4 min read

The 'Moneyball' system behind Sherwood Ford’s fixed ops growth

Damon Egan didn't chase more ROs: He built a roster, hired a videographer, and changed how his team uses data, all in real time. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

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4 min read

Toyota pumps $1B into RAV4, Camry pipeline to ease dealer shortages

The 2026 RAV4 is currently available only with electrified powertrains, and dealers are still awaiting the arrival of the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 30, 2026

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4 min read

Slate Auto bets on customization with $7.8M wrap facility in Kentucky

It will operate as the central shop where the modular two-door, two-passenger pickups will be wrapped in custom colors and finishes chosen by customers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

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5 min read

Stronger March sales mask year-over-year decline amid distorted comparisons

New-vehicle retail sales are projected to reach 1,120,601, down 13.3% from March 2025 but up 14.3% from February 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 27, 2026

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4 min read

Hyundai plans 36 new models in North America

Hyundai currently sells 25 models in North America, including 20 in the U.S., led by the Tucson, the brand’s best-selling vehicle across all major markets. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Daily News

Mar 26, 2026

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2 min read

Penske Automotive Group sells Lexus dealership to McGee Automotive Family

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Mar 26, 2026

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5 min read

Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking

Adam Crowell and Barrett Beatty joined Daily Dealer Live to discuss what recent warning letters mean and what dealers should do about them. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage