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Sandy Sansing Automotive purchases BMW of Tuscaloosa from Carlock Automotive

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Jan 16, 2026

Sandy Sansing Automotive purchases BMW of Tuscaloosa from Carlock Automotive

Mercedes dealership’s video MPI-driven results keep climbing

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Jan 16, 2026

Mercedes dealership’s video MPI-driven results keep climbing

Nearly 30% of trade-ins are underwater as auto loan stress deepens

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Jan 16, 2026

Nearly 30% of trade-ins are underwater as auto loan stress deepens

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for preservation of USMCA

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Jan 16, 2026

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for preservation of USMCA

Pierce Automotive Group acquires 2 Lexus dealerships from Halo Motor Group

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Jan 16, 2026

Pierce Automotive Group acquires 2 Lexus dealerships from Halo Motor Group

Summit Automotive sells multiple New Hampshire dealerships

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Jan 16, 2026

Summit Automotive sells multiple New Hampshire dealerships

84 out of 100 dealership websites are basically "invisible" to AI search

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Jan 15, 2026

84 out of 100 dealership websites are basically "invisible" to AI search

Nexperia management clashes with Chinese parent-company in court

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Jan 15, 2026

Nexperia management clashes with Chinese parent-company in court

CarMax dismisses 230 more corporate employees

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Jan 15, 2026

CarMax dismisses 230 more corporate employees

Car buyer satisfaction hit record highs in 2025 despite market pressures — study

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Jan 14, 2026

Car buyer satisfaction hit record highs in 2025 despite market pressures — study

Jeff Wyler Automotive buys Midwestern Auto Group’s ‘unicorn campus'

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Jan 14, 2026

Jeff Wyler Automotive buys Midwestern Auto Group’s ‘unicorn campus'

McGovern Automotive Group ends auto technician retention woes

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Jan 14, 2026

McGovern Automotive Group ends auto technician retention woes

Average new-car prices peak as truck sales set records

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Jan 14, 2026

Average new-car prices peak as truck sales set records

General Motors CEO Mary Barra reaffirms long-term EV strategy despite policy rollercoaster

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Jan 14, 2026

General Motors CEO Mary Barra reaffirms long-term EV strategy despite policy rollercoaster

Ford is recalling over 272K vehicles for rollaway risk when parked

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Jan 14, 2026

Ford is recalling over 272K vehicles for rollaway risk when parked

First-time franchised dealership buyers burst onto scene with two-store purchase

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Jan 13, 2026

First-time franchised dealership buyers burst onto scene with two-store purchase

Auto loan approval rates climb as credit conditions ease in December

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Jan 13, 2026

Auto loan approval rates climb as credit conditions ease in December

Lower-priced new cars return as Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Bolt hit dealer lots

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Jan 13, 2026

Lower-priced new cars return as Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Bolt hit dealer lots

Volkswagen takes aim at Trump auto tariffs, warns USMCA is being undermined

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Jan 13, 2026

Volkswagen takes aim at Trump auto tariffs, warns USMCA is being undermined

General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown

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Jan 12, 2026

General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown

Preston Automotive GM credits new tech with speedier, seamless sales closings

Dealer Strategies

Jan 12, 2026

Preston Automotive GM credits new tech with speedier, seamless sales closings

U.S. auto sales end 2025 higher, but growth is uneven across brands

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Jan 12, 2026

U.S. auto sales end 2025 higher, but growth is uneven across brands

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

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Jan 16, 2026

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Sandy Sansing Automotive purchases BMW of Tuscaloosa from Carlock Automotive

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

Mercedes dealership’s video MPI-driven results keep climbing

“If you're not in the video MPI game, you're just falling short all the way around.” (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

Nearly 30% of trade-ins are underwater as auto loan stress deepens

“Loans that originated when prices were elevated are now aging into a market where values are no longer inflated,” said Edmunds’ Ivan Drury. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for preservation of USMCA

China is the primary global threat to Michigan and the broader U.S. industry, she explained. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 16, 2026

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2 min read

Pierce Automotive Group acquires 2 Lexus dealerships from Halo Motor Group

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 16, 2026

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2 min read

Summit Automotive sells multiple New Hampshire dealerships

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 15, 2026

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4 min read

84 out of 100 dealership websites are basically "invisible" to AI search

Dealers are paying for websites that make them invisible to the future of search. Most don't even know it," according to a study from Savvy Dealer. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 15, 2026

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4 min read

Nexperia management clashes with Chinese parent-company in court

Automakers are scrambling to find supply chain workarounds that can keep key components flowing. (3 min. read)

Anna del Villar, +1

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Jan 15, 2026

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2 min read

CarMax dismisses 230 more corporate employees

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

Car buyer satisfaction hit record highs in 2025 despite market pressures — study

Cox Automotive’s 16th annual Car Buyer Journey Study results show that positive sentiment outweighed some affordability concerns in 2025. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 14, 2026

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2 min read

Jeff Wyler Automotive buys Midwestern Auto Group’s ‘unicorn campus'

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

McGovern Automotive Group ends auto technician retention woes

“And not only do we retain technicians and retain most of our fixed staff, but it has generated into fixed operations profitability.” (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

Average new-car prices peak as truck sales set records

Strong demand for midsize SUVs and full-size pickups was a major driver of December’s higher ATP. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

General Motors CEO Mary Barra reaffirms long-term EV strategy despite policy rollercoaster

GM CEO Mary Barra expects easier charging capabilities and lower pricing for electric vehicles will help grow adoption, even with policy rollbacks. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 14, 2026

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2 min read

Ford is recalling over 272K vehicles for rollaway risk when parked

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 13, 2026

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2 min read

First-time franchised dealership buyers burst onto scene with two-store purchase

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Auto loan approval rates climb as credit conditions ease in December

Many lenders are trying to balance loan origination growth with consumer affordability pressures. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 13, 2026

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2 min read

Lower-priced new cars return as Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Bolt hit dealer lots

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Anna del Villar

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Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Volkswagen takes aim at Trump auto tariffs, warns USMCA is being undermined

VW reported a major Q3 hit, posting an operating loss of $5.8 billion and billions more in tariff-related losses. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 12, 2026

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4 min read

General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown

The automaker posted $1.6 billion in charges during the third quarter. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Jan 12, 2026

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4 min read

Preston Automotive GM credits new tech with speedier, seamless sales closings

“...You don’t even want to go to another dealership again. It makes it that much easier to do business.” (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jan 12, 2026

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4 min read

U.S. auto sales end 2025 higher, but growth is uneven across brands

2025 sales underscore that volume is consolidating among mainstream brands like GM, Toyota, and Hyundai. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jan 10, 2026

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4 min read

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