TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%


Executive Interviews

CNCDA President Brian Maas

CNCDA’s Brian Maas on Scout Motors’ lawsuit, preparing dealer associations for 2026

- February 5, 2026
In December, Scout Motors' dealer license was approved in Colorado, allowing the EV maker to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, California New Car...
Catalytic converter theft, PART Act

Catalytic converter theft drives bipartisan push for federal PART Act – Greg York & Charlie Dyjak

- February 4, 2026
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
TrueCar

Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

- February 3, 2026
TrueCar founder Scott Painter is back at the helm after leading a $227 million transaction to take the automotive marketplace private, marking a major reset for a brand that once...
Cherokee Mitsubishi

Inside Cherokee Mitsubishi’s customer-first strategy driving growth

- February 3, 2026
Cherokee Mitsubishi is taking a different approach to dealership growth by prioritizing customer retention, referrals, and employee engagement over traditional acquisition-heavy strategies. Joining us on today's episode of Inside Automotive,...
affordability

CarGurus’ Kevin Roberts on how affordability is reshaping the auto market

- February 2, 2026
Affordability is still a challenge, but it’s not affecting every buyer the same way. Data from CarGurus has shown a clear split, creating what’s been called a “K-shaped” market. To...
Erin Kerrigan details the 2026 automotive buy-sell market, franchise trends, and how AI is shaping dealership acquisitions.

Erin Kerrigan unpacks the buy-sell market trends for 2026

- January 29, 2026
Dealership acquisitions in 2026 are poised for record activity as confidence in valuations and earnings strengthens across the industry. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing...
John Fitzpatrick Force Marketing

GM Canada taps Force Marketing to boost dealer retention – John Fitzpatrick

- January 27, 2026
Force Marketing secured a massive win in Canada. General Motors Canada has selected the automotive technology and marketing leader to support after-sales marketing for its dealerships, a substantial expansion of...
David Kain shares insights on EVs, pricing, and dealer strategies as the automotive industry resets for 2026.

David Kain details strategies to increase customer trust and loyalty

- January 22, 2026
Dealership success increasingly depends on combining strategic vehicle acquisition, transparent pricing, and effective customer engagement. On today's episode of CBT Now, David Kain, president of Kain Advisory and a longtime...
Kevin Tynan of The Presidio Group details EV shifts, production discipline, and direct-sales limits shaping dealer strategy in 2026.

Presidio Group’s Kevin Tynan on the 2026 EV market reset and dealer opportunities

- January 21, 2026
  Electric vehicle adoption, pricing power, and distribution strategy are converging into a defining moment for automotive retail. As regulatory pressure eases and market forces reassert themselves, dealers and OEMs are...
Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...


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