36+ min ago  (271+ words) What we know: The upgrade will be for 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles equipped with the Google built-in, which will be accessible through GM's infotainment system." The Gemini update carries no direct cost and arrives as an…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (255+ words) Driving the news: Rummy Bhullar, of Grand Motorcars Group, purchased a Hyundai dealership in Georgia from Shottenkirk Automotive Group. The deal closed April 16. For context: Shottenkirk Hyundai of Canton, in that Georgia city, sits about 45 miles north of Atlanta. The…...

6+ hour, 42+ min ago  (415+ words) Toyota could be bracing for a different kind of headwind stemming from the war in Iran, as near-term relief from the conflict remains in limbo. The details: Japanese parts suppliers to Toyota and other automakers are closely watching several key…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (479+ words) General Motors is expecting less impact from tariffs after the recent U. S. Supreme Court decision that overturned some of the duties imposed on imports, while also showing the early impact of the change in its EV strategy. The earnings report showed…...

9+ hour, 52+ min ago  (390+ words) Driving the news: Cox Automotive is acquiring Fullpath, an AI customer data platform, in a deal expected to close within 30 days. The announcement came on April 23. For context: Although legal constraints prevented the company executives from sharing too much before…...

8+ hour, 19+ min ago  (920+ words) Plus, why the affordable option is a protected option. Welcome to the Market Pulse, your cheat sheet to auto retail, built to help dealers price right, stock smart, and stay ahead. First time reading a CDG Newsletter? Payment extension requests…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (237+ words) Driving the news: Ed Morse Automotive Group acquired a third dealership in the same Missouri town from Terry Graven. The deal closed April 27. For context: Graven Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram is in Lebanon, Missouri, about 60 miles northeast of Springfield." Ed…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (456+ words) In the battle for used-vehicle inventory, car dealers found the start of 2026 even tougher to compete with Carvana and Car Max. What we know: Polling several dozen private franchise dealers about the two national brands, Stephens, Inc. , found a near…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (590+ words) Six robots roll around inside four service departments at Mc Govern Automotive Group to help deliver parts, moving about 2 to 3 mph. (That's about how fast a human walks, according to Google). And, they're proving their worth, according to Danny Negalha,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (504+ words) Ford CEO Jim Farley said the auto industry is at a critical juncture, driven by the intersection of three forces'growing competition from China, software-defined vehicles, and the shift to lower-emission vehicles. The details: Farley made the case during a recent…...