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

More than 1 in 4 taxis, rideshare vehicles have unfixed recalls

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Sep 15, 2026

More than 1 in 4 taxis, rideshare vehicles have unfixed recalls

Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

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Sep 15, 2026

Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye partner to offer free ‘MRI for Cars’ in Michigan

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Sep 15, 2026

LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye partner to offer free ‘MRI for Cars’ in Michigan

Volvo bets on longer-range hybrids to boost U.S. momentum, strengthen dealer lineup

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Sep 15, 2026

Volvo bets on longer-range hybrids to boost U.S. momentum, strengthen dealer lineup

FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency

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Sep 15, 2026

FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency

Fixed ops leaders prioritize customer retention in roundtable discussion

Dealer Strategies

Sep 15, 2026

Fixed ops leaders prioritize customer retention in roundtable discussion

Trump signals openness to Chinese cars built in U.S. as industry pushes for ban

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Sep 15, 2026

Trump signals openness to Chinese cars built in U.S. as industry pushes for ban

Janssen Auto Group acquires Chevrolet store in Nebraska

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Sep 14, 2026

Janssen Auto Group acquires Chevrolet store in Nebraska

Car ownership hits $5,851/year as insurance, gas, repair prices surge

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Sep 14, 2026

Car ownership hits $5,851/year as insurance, gas, repair prices surge

Auto loan approvals increase ahead of Fed’s decision on rates

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Sep 14, 2026

Auto loan approvals increase ahead of Fed’s decision on rates

Filosa says Stellantis sees a divided auto world: 'The United States ... and then we have the rest of the world'

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Sep 14, 2026

Filosa says Stellantis sees a divided auto world: 'The United States ... and then we have the rest of the world'

VW dealers lead industry in service scheduling effectiveness

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Sep 14, 2026

VW dealers lead industry in service scheduling effectiveness

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

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Sep 11, 2026

Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

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Sep 11, 2026

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

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Sep 11, 2026

U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

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Sep 11, 2026

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

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Sep 10, 2026

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

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Sep 10, 2026

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

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Sep 10, 2026

Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

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Sep 10, 2026

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

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Sep 10, 2026

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

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Sep 10, 2026

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

Widewail launches review tracking platform

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Sep 10, 2026

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

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Sep 10, 2026

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

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Sep 9, 2026

Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

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Sep 15, 2026

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More than 1 in 4 taxis, rideshare vehicles have unfixed recalls

Unfixed recalls plague taxis, rideshare vehicles as dealers eye service opportunities (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 15, 2026

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Iconic Bartow Ford dealership sells in Florida

The store, which moved locations in its history, has been around for more than 70 years. (5 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Sep 15, 2026

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LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye partner to offer free ‘MRI for Cars’ in Michigan

The group owns 40-plus locations across the state. (3 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Sep 15, 2026

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Volvo bets on longer-range hybrids to boost U.S. momentum, strengthen dealer lineup

The automaker called the models 'a key part of Volvo ⁠Cars' bridge to a fully electric future' (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 15, 2026

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FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency

Updated at 6:30 p.m. ET (5 min. read)

Richard Greene

Dealer Strategies

Sep 15, 2026

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3 min read

Fixed ops leaders prioritize customer retention in roundtable discussion

Growing mobile service path to keeping customers. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

Trump signals openness to Chinese cars built in U.S. as industry pushes for ban

The president also said he does not want Chinese automakers building vehicles in Mexico and shipping them to the U.S. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 14, 2026

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Janssen Auto Group acquires Chevrolet store in Nebraska

CDG News alert (1 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Sep 14, 2026

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Car ownership hits $5,851/year as insurance, gas, repair prices surge

Maintenance and repair costs in 2025 were about 23.5% higher than six years earlier, AAA estimates. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 14, 2026

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Auto loan approvals increase ahead of Fed’s decision on rates

Negative equity share hits 57.4% (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 14, 2026

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Filosa says Stellantis sees a divided auto world: 'The United States ... and then we have the rest of the world'

Stellantis is increasingly pursuing different strategies for the U.S. and the rest of the world. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 14, 2026

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VW dealers lead industry in service scheduling effectiveness

Two-thirds of customers still prefer scheduling via phone. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 11, 2026

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Multimedia issues among top five problems with vehicles

JD Power study shows infotainment problems represent 25% of issues. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 11, 2026

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3 min read

The auction-week transport spike: Why your best buys cost more to move

This article was contributed by guest author Alexander Bethanis, owner of Auto Transport Professionals. (4 min. read)

Alexander Bethanis

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Sep 11, 2026

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U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Tariffs compound the financial impact of COVID-era supply chain shortages and the start-and-stop ramp-up to EV production. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 11, 2026

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2 min read

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal

Pending deal combines physical yard network with digital wholesale platform. (2 min. read)

Julie Walker

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Toyota models identified as most likely to hit 250K miles

Only five brands perform above average. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

America’s Car-Mart receives extension on outstanding debt

BHPH dealer sees sales drop 81% YoY (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Brand leans on heritage, owner community in new campaign to boost SUV sales (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 10, 2026

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1 min read

Ford to spend $1B on paint facility in Kentucky

The new paint facility follows Ford’s recent expansion in Kentucky. (2 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Any move to allow Chinese vehicles into the U.S. could significantly alter the competitive landscape for dealers. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 10, 2026

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3 min read

New, used demand ticks up as buyers chase affordable inventory

Models below $34K among top early 2027 arrivals. (4 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Widewail launches review tracking platform

Customer Clarity ties feedback to repair orders. (3 min. read)

Richard Greene

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Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

2 proposed bipartisan bills from the House and Senate seek to rein in the country's auto ties. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

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Sep 9, 2026

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Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Ducati is part of VW’s Audi Group, which also includes Automobili Lamborghini and ultra-luxury automaker Bentley Motors. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick