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Stellantis dealer feels affordability crunch, optimistic on turnaround
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (621+ words) Kelleher says the core problem at his stores is a lack of inventory lines to sell, not customer demand. Nameplates like the Renegade and the 300 have been discontinued, and the Charger only recently returned to showrooms with a gas-powered retrofit....
Nissan reports 16 straight months of retail sales growth
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (440+ words) Strong demand for Rogue, Frontier, and Sentra helped Nissan Group post a 9. 6% sales increase in the second quarter, cementing its position as the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the U. S. Nissan Group closed the second quarter of 2026 with total U. S. sales of 242, 741 units,…...
Used car prices continued to climb in June, rising 1. 3%
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (333+ words) Used car prices rose just 1. 3% in June, down from more than 3% in May. Hybrids and EVs continued to lead the way. Used vehicle prices kept climbing in June, but the pace slowed sharply. Prices on Carfax rose about 1. 3% for the…...
The 5 traits that determine whether a candidate is worth the investment
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (222+ words) Leadership expert Dave Anderson on hiring: The five traits you should look for in candidates that cannot be taught later. When it comes to hiring, Leadership Expert and President of Learn To Lead, Dave Anderson, says the strongest people already…...
Auto Nation adds Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche stores in California
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (74+ words) Image source: Audi Fremont Auto Nation acquired three luxury dealerships in Fremont, California, from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group in a transaction that closed on June 22, 2026. The acquisition includes Audi Fremont, Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont, strengthening Auto…...
Dave Mondragon on how dealers can compete through collective scale
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (431+ words) With dealership profits tightening and competitive pressures mounting, many retailers are looking for new ways to improve their bottom line. During today's Inside Automotive episode, Dave Mondragon, Founder and CEO of Auto Trust Dealer Alliance, explains why he believes dealers…...
Trumps signs right-to-repair memo, Toyota sales fall for fourth month, Ford rehires engineers after AI issues
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (62+ words) Trump signs memo backing Americans" right to repair their own cars. Read More Toyota global sales fall for fourth straight month, EV sales rise 170%. Read More Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short. Read More GM bets…...
Toyota global sales fall for 4th straight month
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (344+ words) Falling demand in China and disrupted Middle East shipping pulled May sales down 7. 4%, while battery-electric models posted the company's strongest growth. Toyota Motor Corp. reported its fourth consecutive monthly decline in global sales in May. Worldwide sales fell 7. 4% from a…...
Unlocking hidden income in your reinsurance program
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (410+ words) Many car dealers are missing out on extra money, and most don't even know it. The gap shows up in something called investment income. Joining us on today's episode of Training Camp, Rob Johnson, Vice President of Sales at'Ascent Dealer…...
Texas closing in on California as the nation's top auto market
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (252+ words) New JD Power data shows Texas is rapidly closing the gap in retail vehicle sales and has already surpassed California in total consumer spending on new vehicles. Texas is rapidly closing in on California as the nation's largest retail automotive…...