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

3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June

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Jul 15, 2026

3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June

Mitsubishi expands U.S. distribution network with new Texas port partnership

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Jul 15, 2026

Mitsubishi expands U.S. distribution network with new Texas port partnership

Hyundai strike highlights growing labor tensions over automation and job security

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Jul 15, 2026

Hyundai strike highlights growing labor tensions over automation and job security

Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks

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Jul 15, 2026

Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks

One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

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Jul 15, 2026

One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells

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Jul 14, 2026

Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells

Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn

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Jul 14, 2026

Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans

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Jul 14, 2026

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans

Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist

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Jul 14, 2026

Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist

Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

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Jul 14, 2026

Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

Dealer Strategies

Jul 13, 2026

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

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Jul 13, 2026

Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

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Jul 13, 2026

Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

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Jul 13, 2026

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

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Jul 13, 2026

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

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Jul 13, 2026

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

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Jul 13, 2026

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

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Jul 13, 2026

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale

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Jul 9, 2026

No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale

Volkswagen workers push back as Blume seeks support for massive restructuring plan

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Jul 9, 2026

Volkswagen workers push back as Blume seeks support for massive restructuring plan

Senate panel to vote on bill tightening U.S. restrictions on Chinese automakers

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Jul 9, 2026

Senate panel to vote on bill tightening U.S. restrictions on Chinese automakers

Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

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Jul 9, 2026

Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

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Jul 8, 2026

Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

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Jul 8, 2026

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

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Jul 8, 2026

ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

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Jul 15, 2026

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3-year-old Rogues lead vehicle sales through Manheim lanes in June

The SUV outpaces the Dodge Ram and Nissan Altima (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jul 15, 2026

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Mitsubishi expands U.S. distribution network with new Texas port partnership

The new Texas partnership is designed to improve efficiency and speed vehicle deliveries to dealer partners across the Gulf Coast and Midwest. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 15, 2026

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Hyundai strike highlights growing labor tensions over automation and job security

The union also wants Hyundai to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 15, 2026

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Mexico reports progress on USMCA ahead of new round of talks

A third round of negotiations will take place on July 30 in Mexico (2 min. read).

Richard Greene

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Jul 15, 2026

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One in four dealers in study say fast funding remains critical to operations

Financing decisions impact sales, inventory and referrals

Richard Greene

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Jul 14, 2026

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Survey finds that OEM execs predict fewer dealers, steady buy-sells

Those surveyed also predict that AI will positively affect profits. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jul 14, 2026

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Brookville Auto Group acquires Chevy dealership in Brooklyn

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jul 14, 2026

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BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles as NHTSA weighs probe into 800,000 Honda minivans

The unrelated safety issues were among Tuesday's biggest automotive recall and potential recall headlines. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 14, 2026

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Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist

A report this week cited an internal company presentation in which replacements for the Stelvio and Giulia were notably absent. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

Why dealers are drowning in traffic they can't convert (+ how to fix it)

Featuring Scott Traylor, Vice President at Mia Labs

Dealer Strategies

Jul 13, 2026

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2 min read

Downing Auto Group on logging the top stores for their brands in Louisiana

“Whether that’s a sales process, service drive process, or reporting, we look to have those core processes aligned regardless of manufacturer or location.” (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jul 13, 2026

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Consistency leads MileOne to top of service scheduling effectiveness study

“When we’re inventing this kind of measurement, we do it through the eyes of a consumer,” said Fran O’ Hagan, CEO of Pied Piper.

Richard Greene

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Jul 13, 2026

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Audi simplifies 2027 lineup with new trim strategy to streamline vehicle ordering

The move will change how dealership sales teams need to present vehicles to customers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 13, 2026

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1 min read

Dodge brings back ‘power dollars’ as gas-powered Charger sales surge

Buyers of the 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T and R/T Plus SIXPACK models are eligible for a $4,200 cash allowance. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 13, 2026

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2 min read

Successful dealer-athlete partnerships require strategy, not star power, experts say

A strong partnership can strengthen manufacturer relationships, support efforts to secure new points and aid employee recruitment and retention. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 13, 2026

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2 min read

DIY auto maintenance gains momentum as dealers face growing service competition

“As economic uncertainty persists and vehicle dependency remains high, DIY auto maintenance will continue to gain traction with consumers,” said Nathan Shipley, automotive industry analyst for Circana.

Marcus Amick

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Jul 13, 2026

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2 min read

Nearly 5 million vehicles need Takata airbags replaced

CARFAX data shows numbers dwindling from the initial 40 million

Richard Greene

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Jul 13, 2026

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1 min read

Cardinale Automotive Group acquires 2 Calif. dealerships in 2 deals

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale

iSeeCars study shows dealers, consumers playing it safe (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Volkswagen workers push back as Blume seeks support for massive restructuring plan

Union representative Thorsten Groeger warned Volkswagen that cutting jobs could trigger a "major conflict" with workers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Senate panel to vote on bill tightening U.S. restrictions on Chinese automakers

The legislation would also restrict automobiles, parts and vehicle software developed in partnership with China and other "adversarial nations." (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jul 9, 2026

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Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana

“With the addition of Mercedes, we're truly becoming a group that sells everything,” Teddy Morse said. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

Wholesale inventory to hit 12M in 2027

Prices remain elevated at 2.4% above start of the year. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

FTC settles right-to-repair suit with John Deere after issue raised in auto industry

Settlement opens access to equipment, data (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jul 8, 2026

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1 min read

ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage

The acquisition aims to strengthen connections between students and shops (3 min. read)

Richard Greene