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Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update
Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.
Daily Dealer: GM kills Apple CarPlay aftermarket kit, Rivian R1S earns fifth best-selling EV spot, Elon Musk backlash intensifies
The Breakdown: 3 make-or-break moves from Nissan to win back U.S. dealers
The Weekly: ‘Spring bounce’ in the used car market, automakers prep supply chains for tariffs, Ford loses court case
Daily Dealer: Ford ordered to pay $18M to Arkansas dealer group, Stellantis’ rebuild gets leaner, Canadian autoworkers lend helping hand
Daily Dealer: Self-driving car companies go to battle, Stellantis prepares for tariff deadline, Tesla’s expensive car insurance
Daily Dealer: Auto loan delinquency update, Mazda dials back EV investment, Nvidia and GM partner up on next-gen AI
Daily Dealer: Six-figure vehicle sales set a new record, Honda to buy batteries from Toyota, BYD’s new EV charging tech
Daily Dealer: Tax refunds fuel used car sales spike, Honda settles with regulators over data privacy, Mazda wins safety awards
The Weekly: Car loans get easier to secure, VW kills touch screen controls, BMW floats tariff costs
The Breakdown: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them
Daily Dealer: Dealership service earns high marks, 3 potential tariff scenarios, Ford CEO rakes in almost $25M
Daily Dealer: BMW “eats” tariff costs temporarily, dealer sentiment ticks up, next-gen Audi R8 will be a hybrid
Daily Dealer: Electric vehicle incentives ramp up, VW faces complicated year ahead, Maserati axes EV sports car
Daily Dealer: Auto loan access improves, UAW Pres. supports tariffs, Ford doubles scholarship program for auto technicians
Daily Dealer: VW ditches some touchscreen controls, Feb. wholesale used car prices, Tesla’s Canadian EV rebate claims
The Breakdown: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition
The Weekly: Subaru dealers excel in internet leads responses, Nissan mulls CEO change, AI reshapes auto lending
Daily Dealer: 50% of new EVs are leased, dealers weigh in on tariffs, Columbus Auto Show canceled
Daily Dealer: 5 notable dealership buy/sell deals, tariffs pause for U.S. automakers, strong new car supply in Feb.
Daily Dealer: AI in auto lending, salespeople improve the car buying experience, automakers report Feb. U.S. sales
Daily Dealer: Automakers pivot to dodge tariffs, Subaru dealers raise the bar for online lead responses, GM names first AI chief
Daily Dealer: Nissan reportedly searches for next CEO, Hyundai pulls back on solid-state tech, anti-Elon Musk protests ramp up
The Breakdown: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch
The Weekly: Trump threatens massive EU tariffs, NY Car Dealer bashes EV mandates, Rise in payment extensions for auto loans
Daily Dealer: Economic group warns of tariff impact, Tesla investors debate brand’s future, Ex-Stellantis CEO cashes out
Daily Dealer: President Trump floats 25% EU tariffs, the future of car design, car payment extensions jump
Daily Dealer: NY dealers push back on state’s EV demands, Sen. Moreno unveils new auto legislation, Ram’s ‘secret weapon’
Daily Dealer: Auto lenders loosen for tax refund season, EV owner satisfaction jumps, NHTSA workforce cut by 4%
Daily Dealer: Wholesale used car prices drop, dealers struggle to implement AI, Ford recalls 240K SUVs
The Breakdown: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next
The Weekly: Asbury makes a billion dollar acquisition, Trump challenges California emissions standards, Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory
Daily Dealer: Strong new car sales forecasted for Feb., Rivian’s cost-cutting mission, next-gen Ford F-150 on hold
Daily Dealer: Carvana’s record-breaking Q4, new automotive ad platforms on TikTok, personal politics shape EV perception
Daily Dealer: Ford boosts cost-cutting commitment, Porsche struggles in China, EPA moves to block CARB waiver
Daily Dealer: Asbury announces $1.34B acquisition, auto tariff uncertainty looms large, cyber threats target auto industry
Daily Dealer: Toyota vows to scale up production, strong used car sales in Jan., protests flare against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
The Breakdown: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play
The Weekly: Inflation heating up, Auto loan availability rising, Costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads
Daily Dealer: Nissan searches for financial partners, software bugs weigh on auto dependability, Scout Motors hits roadblock
Daily Dealer: How tariffs might put pressure on auto insurance, inflation comes in hot in Jan., car buyers are smarter than ever
Daily Dealer: EV sales growth under pressure, auto financing access expands, Detroit automakers speak up on tariffs
Daily Dealer: Dealers struggle with phone leads, automakers roll back DEI policies, DOGE team takes aim at CFPB
Daily Dealer: AI agents reshape dealerships, GM drops gas-powered Blazer, drivers skeptical of connected car apps
The Weekly: Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors
The Breakdown: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
Daily Dealer: Trump halts funding for EV chargers, how tariffs could affect interest rates, N.C. auto insurers eye rate hikes
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boosts dealer incentives
Daily Dealer: Nissan scraps Honda merger talks, GM cuts 50% of Cruise workforce, automakers eye software-defined vehicles
Daily Dealer: Scout Motors heads to court, Tesla’s market share in Calif. dips, more Stellantis leadership shakeups
Daily Dealer: Auto industry reacts to Trump tariffs, Honda boosts U.S. production investment, Tesla ramps up leasing push
The Breakdown: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops
The Weekly: Courts vacate FTC CARS, Auto groups for 25% on MEX and CAN, GM surges in EV market
Daily Dealer: Auto industry pumps $1.2T into U.S. economy, Trump’s tariffs coming Feb 1., Nissan plans big job cuts
Daily Dealer: Survey shows confidence in the auto market, Ford increases dealership floorplan help, dealers lean into AI
Daily Dealer: Group 1 eying acquisitions in 2025, GM doubles EV market share, VW’s ID.7 not coming to the U.S.
Daily Dealer: CDK Global’s $600M settlement, FTC’s CARS rule thrown out, dealership lead responses need work
Daily Dealer: The eventual off-lease EV surge, Jeep bets on all-electric Wagoneer S, TIME’s 2025 Dealer of the Year
Daily Dealer: Subaru security flaws exposed, auto loan demand expected to jump, refreshed Tesla model Y coming to U.S.
Daily Dealer: New car sales poised to rise in Jan., Stellantis boosts U.S. manufacturing, Ford rolls out enhanced AI for dealers
Daily Dealer: Dealership wait times rise, Ford reimburses dealers, German automakers warn against Trump tariffs
Daily Dealer: Lexus tops dealer reputation rankings, Trump hits the ground running on day 1, NHTSA investigates 1M+ vehicles
Daily Dealer: Dealers brace for fewer CPO cars, TikTok’s impact on car buyers, automakers sue over braking rule
The Weekly: Dealer named "most reputable" in the country, New car prices rise to new record, California wildfires push auto rates higher
Daily Dealer: GM reaches settlement with FTC, 2025 car market outlook, ChargePoint’s new anti-theft EV charging cable
The Breakdown: How This Brand Suddenly Became a Power Player in the Auto Industry
Daily Dealer: New car prices near record high, Michigan Gov. warns against Canadian tariffs, Ram eyeing compact truck market
Daily Dealer: Auto credit access rises, Chrysler pauses crossover EV, Biden finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian car tech
Daily Dealer: A record year for EV sales, Hendrick Automotive earns top marks in Reputation survey, Mercedes-Benz bets on AI
Daily Dealer: Wildfires put pressure on California drivers, Jeeps weighs next production move, Chairman Bill Ford’s “terrific” talk with Trump
The Weekly: Major EV models lose federal tax incentives, Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 debuts at CES, Ram redesigns heavy-duty trucks
Daily Dealer: Automaker highlights from CES 2025, Some EVs no longer qualify for federal tax credits, Volvo rides EX30 surge
The Breakdown: The Dealership's Silent Profit Driver — And How It's Changing
Daily Dealer: Hyundai CEO positive about Trump-Musk connection, wholesale used car prices edge down, Scout Motors’ confident outlook
Daily Dealer: Sony-Honda EV opts for direct-to-consumer sales, hybrid cars draw in more buyers, Ram debuts revamped heavy-duty trucks
Daily Dealer: Dealer outlook dims for 2025, Car buying was trickier in Dec., automakers report strong year-end sales
Daily Dealer: EVs close out 2024 with a bang, used car market finally stabilizes, auto financing reaches new highs
The Weekly: Strong 2025 projected, Hertz EV deals, Carvana accusations, Gen Z buying Habits
Daily Dealer: 2025 auto retailing trends, Carvana targeted in new report, car ownership costs expected to ease
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025 (Pt. 2)
Daily Dealer: Honda Nissan merger doubts, Maryland dealer group under fire, Tesla Cybertruck explodes
The Weekly: Buyers turn to smaller cars, Used car sales surge, Auto execs warn 'breaking point'
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025
The Weekly: New Sales Expected to Surge in 2025, Used Car Prices Hover at $30K, Honda/Nissan in Talks to Merge
The Breakdown: How Dealers Quietly Outsmart Their Competition
The Weekly: Amazon Is Officially Selling Cars, Tekion Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global, Used Car Demand Stays High
The Breakdown: 3 Hard-Hitting Auto Market Realities From The Dealership Floor
The Weekly: The Leasing Boom Continues, Hybrids Hit Their Stride, New Universal EV Charging Framework
The Breakdown: Is This the Next Big Profit Center in Used Cars?
The Weekly: New Car Sales Surge, Dealership M&A Market Heats Up, Nissan’s Troubles Escalate
The Breakdown: Is Stellantis Facing Its Time of Reckoning?