Car Dealership Guy Bites
Car Dealership Guy Bites delivers quick, daily insights into automotive retail in under five minutes. It features three segments: Daily Dealer for fresh industry news, The Breakdown for deep dives into trends and strategies, and The Weekly for a roundup of top headlines. The podcast is aimed at dealers, industry professionals, and car enthusiasts.
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Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15
2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb
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Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing…
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14
2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sale
The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story:
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The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations.
2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers
3. The end of March kicked off
Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11
2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much
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Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading…
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10
2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge
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Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09
2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering
Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. Auto industry enters high-stakes reset under new tariffs — report
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-enters-high-stakes-reset-under-new-tariffs-report-2025-04-08
2. UAW Pres. backs auto tariffs but calls broader trade measures “reckles
Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
Today’s top stories:
1. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno proposes tax deduction for auto loan interest
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ohio-senator-bernie-moreno-proposes-tax-deduction-for-auto-loan-interest-2025-04-07
2. Q1 vehicle recall count drops to 10-year low
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The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
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The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Tariff fears drive record March sales for most OEMs—but April remains uncertain
2. Subaru dealership leans into “pre-tariff savings” promotions
3. Nearly 20% of new car buyers now opt for 84-month loans
4. Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty
5. Lucid Motors capit
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
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The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. White House adds clarity to President Trump’s 25% auto tariff announcement
2. Hyundai pledges $21B U.S. expansion as automakers brace for tariffs
3. President Trump’s auto tariffs spark global backlash
4. Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion in 2024
5. Website leads are pouring in, but d
Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this
Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this
Daily Dealer: GM kills Apple CarPlay aftermarket kit, Rivian R1S earns fifth best-selling EV spot, Elon Musk backlash intensifies
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this
The Breakdown: 3 make-or-break moves from Nissan to win back U.S. dealers
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: 3 make-or-break moves from Nissan to win back U.S. dealers
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The Weekly: ‘Spring bounce’ in the used car market, automakers prep supply chains for tariffs, Ford loses court case
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Used car prices poised for spring spike amid tight supply
2. Stellantis working with suppliers and dealers to mitigate tariff impact
3. Honda to source hybrid car batteries from U.S. Toyota plant
4. Honda to revise data practices after settling with California regulators for $632,00
Daily Dealer: Ford ordered to pay $18M to Arkansas dealer group, Stellantis’ rebuild gets leaner, Canadian autoworkers lend helping hand
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Self-driving car companies go to battle, Stellantis prepares for tariff deadline, Tesla’s expensive car insurance
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Auto loan delinquency update, Mazda dials back EV investment, Nvidia and GM partner up on next-gen AI
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging customer rides boosts satisfaction. And with Central by Uber for Business, dealers ca
Daily Dealer: Six-figure vehicle sales set a new record, Honda to buy batteries from Toyota, BYD’s new EV charging tech
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging customer rides boosts satisfaction. And with Central by Uber for Business, dealers ca
Daily Dealer: Tax refunds fuel used car sales spike, Honda settles with regulators over data privacy, Mazda wins safety awards
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging customer rides boosts satisfaction. And with Central by Uber for Business, dealers ca
The Weekly: Car loans get easier to secure, VW kills touch screen controls, BMW floats tariff costs
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Car loans get easier to secure—even for riskier borrowers
2. Dealership service satisfaction holds strong despite repair delays—study
3. Volkswagen reintroduces physical buttons as touchscreen fatigue grows
4. BMW shields U.S. dealers from tariff impact until May 1
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The Breakdown: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them
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Daily Dealer: Dealership service earns high marks, 3 potential tariff scenarios, Ford CEO rakes in almost $25M
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: BMW “eats” tariff costs temporarily, dealer sentiment ticks up, next-gen Audi R8 will be a hybrid
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Electric vehicle incentives ramp up, VW faces complicated year ahead, Maserati axes EV sports car
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-c
Daily Dealer: Auto loan access improves, UAW Pres. supports tariffs, Ford doubles scholarship program for auto technicians
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-c
Daily Dealer: VW ditches some touchscreen controls, Feb. wholesale used car prices, Tesla’s Canadian EV rebate claims
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-c
The Breakdown: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition
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The Weekly: Subaru dealers excel in internet leads responses, Nissan mulls CEO change, AI reshapes auto lending
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Auto lenders turn to AI to cut loan processing costs and time
2. Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report
3. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be replaced as soon as March 12
4. Subaru dealers are setting a new standard for online lead responses
5. Ei
Daily Dealer: 50% of new EVs are leased, dealers weigh in on tariffs, Columbus Auto Show canceled
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: 5 notable dealership buy/sell deals, tariffs pause for U.S. automakers, strong new car supply in Feb.
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: AI in auto lending, salespeople improve the car buying experience, automakers report Feb. U.S. sales
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Automakers pivot to dodge tariffs, Subaru dealers raise the bar for online lead responses, GM names first AI chief
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: Nissan reportedly searches for next CEO, Hyundai pulls back on solid-state tech, anti-Elon Musk protests ramp up
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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The Breakdown: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch
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Today’s Big Story: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch
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The Weekly: Trump threatens massive EU tariffs, NY Car Dealer bashes EV mandates, Rise in payment extensions for auto loans
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Trump moves to hit EU with 25% tariffs ‘on cars and all other things’
2. Senator Bernie Moreno claims new legislation will lower car prices
3. New York dealer says state’s EV sales rule is not practical
4. Auto lending competition heats up as car buyers spend tax refunds
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Daily Dealer: Economic group warns of tariff impact, Tesla investors debate brand’s future, Ex-Stellantis CEO cashes out
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Daily Dealer: President Trump floats 25% EU tariffs, the future of car design, car payment extensions jump
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses
Daily Dealer: NY dealers push back on state’s EV demands, Sen. Moreno unveils new auto legislation, Ram’s ‘secret weapon’
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses
Daily Dealer: Auto lenders loosen for tax refund season, EV owner satisfaction jumps, NHTSA workforce cut by 4%
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses
Daily Dealer: Wholesale used car prices drop, dealers struggle to implement AI, Ford recalls 240K SUVs
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses
The Breakdown: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next
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Today’s Big Story: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next
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The Weekly: Asbury makes a billion dollar acquisition, Trump challenges California emissions standards, Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Asbury Automotive Group set to buy The Herb Chambers Companies in billion-dollar acquisition
2. Winter storm delays expected to fuel new car sales spike in February
3. Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory
4. Trump’s EPA sends California emission waivers to Congress
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Daily Dealer: Strong new car sales forecasted for Feb., Rivian’s cost-cutting mission, next-gen Ford F-150 on hold
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Daily Dealer: Carvana’s record-breaking Q4, new automotive ad platforms on TikTok, personal politics shape EV perception
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Daily Dealer: Ford boosts cost-cutting commitment, Porsche struggles in China, EPA moves to block CARB waiver
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Daily Dealer: Asbury announces $1.34B acquisition, auto tariff uncertainty looms large, cyber threats target auto industry
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Daily Dealer: Toyota vows to scale up production, strong used car sales in Jan., protests flare against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
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The Breakdown: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play
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Today’s Big Story: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play
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The Weekly: Inflation heating up, Auto loan availability rising, Costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Inflation heats up to 3% for the first time in 7 months
2. Auto loan availability is the strongest its been in nearly 2 years
3. Report: Car buyers are smarter, better prepared, and more satisfied
4. The costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads
5. AI agents are comi
Daily Dealer: Nissan searches for financial partners, software bugs weigh on auto dependability, Scout Motors hits roadblock
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Daily Dealer: How tariffs might put pressure on auto insurance, inflation comes in hot in Jan., car buyers are smarter than ever
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Daily Dealer: EV sales growth under pressure, auto financing access expands, Detroit automakers speak up on tariffs
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Daily Dealer: Dealers struggle with phone leads, automakers roll back DEI policies, DOGE team takes aim at CFPB
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Daily Dealer: AI agents reshape dealerships, GM drops gas-powered Blazer, drivers skeptical of connected car apps
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
The Weekly: Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks
2. Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end
3. Scout Motors’ direct sales fight heats up in courtrooms and legislatures
4. Trump’s new tariffs are putting the auto industry on high alert
5. Ford CEO warns
The Breakdown: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.
Today’s Big Story: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
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Daily Dealer: Trump halts funding for EV chargers, how tariffs could affect interest rates, N.C. auto insurers eye rate hikes
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boosts dealer incentives
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
Daily Dealer: Nissan scraps Honda merger talks, GM cuts 50% of Cruise workforce, automakers eye software-defined vehicles
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
Daily Dealer: Scout Motors heads to court, Tesla’s market share in Calif. dips, more Stellantis leadership shakeups
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
Daily Dealer: Auto industry reacts to Trump tariffs, Honda boosts U.S. production investment, Tesla ramps up leasing push
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 2
The Breakdown: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops
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Today’s Big Story: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops
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The Weekly: Courts vacate FTC CARS, Auto groups for 25% on MEX and CAN, GM surges in EV market
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Courts vacate FTC CARS rule after NADA, TADA challenge
2. Car buyers upbeat on economy, auto market — survey
3. Automotive groups brace for 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada
4. VW's ID.7 canceled for U.S. dealers amid 'challenging EV climate'
5. GM surges in EV market, but the road ahea
Daily Dealer: Auto industry pumps $1.2T into U.S. economy, Trump’s tariffs coming Feb 1., Nissan plans big job cuts
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This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides for customers—even if they don’t have the Uber app. It’s
Daily Dealer: Survey shows confidence in the auto market, Ford increases dealership floorplan help, dealers lean into AI
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This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides for customers—even if they don’t have the Uber app. It’s
Daily Dealer: Group 1 eying acquisitions in 2025, GM doubles EV market share, VW’s ID.7 not coming to the U.S.
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides for customers—even if they don’t have the Uber app. It’s
Daily Dealer: CDK Global’s $600M settlement, FTC’s CARS rule thrown out, dealership lead responses need work
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides for customers—even if they don’t have the Uber app. It’s
Daily Dealer: The eventual off-lease EV surge, Jeep bets on all-electric Wagoneer S, TIME’s 2025 Dealer of the Year
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides for customers—even if they don’t have the Uber app. It’s
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