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

The FTC has fielded more than 10K auto-related consumer complaints since 2021

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Jun 5, 2026

The FTC has fielded more than 10K auto-related consumer complaints since 2021

Federal Reserve notes decrease in car sales, loans

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Jun 5, 2026

Federal Reserve notes decrease in car sales, loans

Santander settles New York auto lending case over undisclosed loan extension fees

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Jun 5, 2026

Santander settles New York auto lending case over undisclosed loan extension fees

Ford recalls nearly 420K SUVs over seat belt defect as callback count climbs

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Jun 5, 2026

Ford recalls nearly 420K SUVs over seat belt defect as callback count climbs

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Dealer Strategies

Jun 4, 2026

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

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Jun 3, 2026

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

New sales rebound to 16M annual rate in May

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Jun 3, 2026

New sales rebound to 16M annual rate in May

Byrider identifies 300 markets for expansion

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Jun 3, 2026

Byrider identifies 300 markets for expansion

Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda report record May sales

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Jun 3, 2026

Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda report record May sales

Bozard Ford grows mobile service force to 47 vans

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Jun 3, 2026

Bozard Ford grows mobile service force to 47 vans

GM faces potential pickup inventory pressure as Michigan supplier workers walk out

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Jun 3, 2026

GM faces potential pickup inventory pressure as Michigan supplier workers walk out

U.S. pushes for tougher North American content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico

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Jun 3, 2026

U.S. pushes for tougher North American content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

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Jun 2, 2026

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

Dealer Strategies

Jun 2, 2026

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

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Jun 2, 2026

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

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Jun 2, 2026

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

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Jun 1, 2026

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

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Jun 1, 2026

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

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May 31, 2026

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

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May 31, 2026

Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

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May 31, 2026

ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

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May 29, 2026

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

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May 29, 2026

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

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May 29, 2026

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

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May 28, 2026

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

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Jun 5, 2026

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The FTC has fielded more than 10K auto-related consumer complaints since 2021

CDG News took a look at 200 of them. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

Federal Reserve notes decrease in car sales, loans

Bank points out shift in demand for hybrids. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

Santander settles New York auto lending case over undisclosed loan extension fees

The settlement serves as another reminder of the heightened regulatory scrutiny surrounding auto finance and lending disclosures. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 5, 2026

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Ford recalls nearly 420K SUVs over seat belt defect as callback count climbs

The latest recall affects certain 2018-2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

Dealer Strategies

Jun 4, 2026

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2 min read

How fixed ops success is fueling growth for Kunes Auto Group

Yes, one of the metrics involves MPI videos. (4 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 3, 2026

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1 min read

Carvana revealed as potential investor in Slate Auto

CDG News alert

Julie Walker

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Jun 3, 2026

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2 min read

New sales rebound to 16M annual rate in May

Loan base shrinks due to costs, pricing. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 3, 2026

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Byrider identifies 300 markets for expansion

BHPH dealer builds pipeline of franchise candidates. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 3, 2026

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Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda report record May sales

Kia’s hybrid sales spiked 179% and EVs 133%. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Jun 3, 2026

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3 min read

Bozard Ford grows mobile service force to 47 vans

Dealership sees repair orders break 2K. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Jun 3, 2026

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GM faces potential pickup inventory pressure as Michigan supplier workers walk out

Workers hit the picket lines Monday over claims that employee wages have failed to keep pace with inflation. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 3, 2026

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2 min read

U.S. pushes for tougher North American content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico

The Trump administration made the proposal during meetings last week. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 2, 2026

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1 min read

Gurley Leep Automotive Family expands Midwest footprint

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

Dealer Strategies

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

Rohrman Auto's Nick Ruffolo on communication, $50 oil changes, retention

As fixed ops director for Rohrman, Ruffolo oversees 10 stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is state-owned Chinese automaker BAIC. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

For context, Atlas robots feature human-scale hands with tactile sensing and can lift up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds). (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Jun 1, 2026

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1 min read

Jason Pittack of Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari store from Lithia Motors, Inc.

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

Hyundai GM alleges lower bonuses, a changed formula, withheld inventory

The documents, which CDG reviewed, pertain to Hyundai's Performance Engagement Program. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 31, 2026

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2 min read

Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

The report found a 15.6-point gap between the highest- and lowest-performing close-rate markets in the country. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 31, 2026

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Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

The recall covers certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) modules. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 31, 2026

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ICE vehicles see $706 increase in fuel costs

The avg. driver saw annual fuel expenses for ICE vehicles jump by $706 between January and April. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 29, 2026

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4 min read

Social media advertising poses compliance risks following FTC warnings

Employees’ posts could create liability issues. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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May 29, 2026

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2 min read

Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

The lawsuit claims former owner Casey Jackson provided misleading financial documents. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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May 29, 2026

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1 min read

FTC releases names of 97 dealerships/groups that received March warning letters

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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May 28, 2026

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1 min read

Johnson Automotive Group acquires second dealership

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Julie Walker