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

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

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Apr 10, 2026

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

Dealer Strategies

Apr 9, 2026

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

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Apr 9, 2026

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

Payment strategies emerge as critical battleground for dealer profitability

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Apr 9, 2026

Payment strategies emerge as critical battleground for dealer profitability

Cox Auto: Fixed ops revenue is at a record, but easy money is still being left behind

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Apr 9, 2026

Cox Auto: Fixed ops revenue is at a record, but easy money is still being left behind

UPDATED: Four OEMs issue reminders about broker policies

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Apr 9, 2026

UPDATED: Four OEMs issue reminders about broker policies

Exclusive: AI platform Numa expands to variable ops with Ficus acquisition

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Apr 9, 2026

Exclusive: AI platform Numa expands to variable ops with Ficus acquisition

Hyundai restarts Palisade sales after fixing safety recall issue

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Apr 8, 2026

Hyundai restarts Palisade sales after fixing safety recall issue

Stellantis teases Chrysler comeback plans ahead of investor day

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Apr 8, 2026

Stellantis teases Chrysler comeback plans ahead of investor day

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Apr 8, 2026

Matthews Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in Pennsylvania

Dealer Strategies

Apr 7, 2026

Why Fred Timbrook keeps building in rural markets that many avoid

Affordability pressures push buyers to used cars as new inventory builds

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Apr 7, 2026

Affordability pressures push buyers to used cars as new inventory builds

Mexico auto exports to U.S. drop sharply as tariffs take hold

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Apr 7, 2026

Mexico auto exports to U.S. drop sharply as tariffs take hold

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Apr 7, 2026

Purdy Group USA acquires 2 dealerships in Texas

Dealer Strategies

Apr 7, 2026

How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

Toyota recalls 73.5K Corolla Cross Hybrids due to pedestrian alert sound issue

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Apr 7, 2026

Toyota recalls 73.5K Corolla Cross Hybrids due to pedestrian alert sound issue

Honda warns of China threat, moves to accelerate innovation and cut development time

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Apr 6, 2026

Honda warns of China threat, moves to accelerate innovation and cut development time

Iran conflict could cut global auto sales by nearly 1 million units in 2026

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Apr 6, 2026

Iran conflict could cut global auto sales by nearly 1 million units in 2026

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Apr 6, 2026

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

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Apr 6, 2026

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

Stellantis launches nationwide dealer training tour to boost sales and service performance

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Apr 6, 2026

Stellantis launches nationwide dealer training tour to boost sales and service performance

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Apr 6, 2026

Diehl Automotive grows Ohio footprint with two-store acquisition

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Apr 4, 2026

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

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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

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Apr 3, 2026

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

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Apr 10, 2026

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2 min read

Habberstad Auto Group buys first Kia dealership in New York

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Apr 9, 2026

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3 min read

Dealership website speed: What it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

"You've built this incredible showroom... and then they have a digital showroom that nobody sees because it's slow and sluggish," said Doug Karr, Principal SEO at Overfuel. (2 min. read)

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Apr 9, 2026

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3 min read

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas

"This re-prioritization of our production line-up has been influenced by shifts in EV demand and broader market conditions," read a memo sent directly to VW dealers.

Ash Savage

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Apr 9, 2026

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4 min read

Payment strategies emerge as critical battleground for dealer profitability

Credit card processing costs are now among dealers’ top 10 expenses, increasing pressure to manage cost-of-acceptance and improve cash flow. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

Cox Auto: Fixed ops revenue is at a record, but easy money is still being left behind

This shift was outlined in Cox’s 2026 Fixed Operations and Ownership Study. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read

UPDATED: Four OEMs issue reminders about broker policies

Kia sent a letter first, followed by Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai, days later. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Apr 9, 2026

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4 min read

Exclusive: AI platform Numa expands to variable ops with Ficus acquisition

The company says the entrance is possible, in part, because of its recent acquisition of Ficus, an AI sales platform founded by Lucas Florence. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage

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Apr 8, 2026

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4 min read

Hyundai restarts Palisade sales after fixing safety recall issue

Dealers can resume sales of 2026 Palisade SUVs once they have completed the software update. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 8, 2026

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4 min read

Stellantis teases Chrysler comeback plans ahead of investor day

The future of Chrysler has been in limbo, with many speculating that Stellantis could phase out the brand. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 8, 2026

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2 min read

Matthews Auto Group acquires Chevrolet dealership in Pennsylvania

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

Why Fred Timbrook keeps building in rural markets that many avoid

The CEO of Timbrook Automotive breaks down the discipline, tradeoffs, and long-term bet behind his 20-rooftop rural strategy. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Apr 7, 2026

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5 min read

Affordability pressures push buyers to used cars as new inventory builds

Hybrids carry the tightest supply at 47 days, compared with 75 for gas vehicles, 85 for BEVs, and 98 for PHEVs. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

Mexico auto exports to U.S. drop sharply as tariffs take hold

The value of Mexico’s auto-sector exports to the U.S. fell 13.4% year over year in the first two months of 2026, according to U.S. data. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

Purdy Group USA acquires 2 dealerships in Texas

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

How Community Kia doubled its internet lead conversion with a 100% video response process

‘I believe it probably, at a minimum, has doubled the success we've had on internet leads,' said General Sales Manager Bryan Gelfand. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

Toyota recalls 73.5K Corolla Cross Hybrids due to pedestrian alert sound issue

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

Ash Savage

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Apr 6, 2026

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4 min read

Honda warns of China threat, moves to accelerate innovation and cut development time

"We have no chance against this," Honda President Toshihiro Mibe said during his visit to the Shanghai factory.

Marcus Amick

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Apr 6, 2026

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3 min read

Iran conflict could cut global auto sales by nearly 1 million units in 2026

S&P Global’s April 2026 draft global light-vehicle sales forecast now calls for a reduction of 800,000 to 900,000 units in 2026. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 6, 2026

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6 min read

N.Y. Auto Forum: Dealers have years, not decades, to earn customer loyalty before competition intensifies

The time to tighten up operations is now, not later. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Apr 6, 2026

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4 min read

F&I gains drive smoother car-buying experience in March, CDK says

The Ease of Purchase score rose to 88% last month, up from 81% in February. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 6, 2026

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5 min read

Stellantis launches nationwide dealer training tour to boost sales and service performance

The tour will visit 20 U.S. markets, beginning in Miami (April 8–9), reaching both East and West Coast regions, and wrapping in Chicago (June 22–25). (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Apr 6, 2026

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2 min read

Diehl Automotive grows Ohio footprint with two-store acquisition

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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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

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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