TSLA419.77026.32%
GM77.8501.85%
F13.8300.47%
RIVN20.1401.51%
CYD46.2402.85%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM179.8005.21%
CVNA70.3801.78%
PAG183.4203.99999%
LAD309.0202.79%
AN190.7204.31%
GPI296.8108.42%
ABG207.9702.57001%
SAH85.9102.18%
TSLA419.77026.32%
GM77.8501.85%
F13.8300.47%
RIVN20.1401.51%
CYD46.2402.85%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM179.8005.21%
CVNA70.3801.78%
PAG183.4203.99999%
LAD309.0202.79%
AN190.7204.31%
GPI296.8108.42%
ABG207.9702.57001%
SAH85.9102.18%
TSLA419.77026.32%
GM77.8501.85%
F13.8300.47%
RIVN20.1401.51%
CYD46.2402.85%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM179.8005.21%
CVNA70.3801.78%
PAG183.4203.99999%
LAD309.0202.79%
AN190.7204.31%
GPI296.8108.42%
ABG207.9702.57001%
SAH85.9102.18%


Executive Interviews

negative equity

Dealers navigate negative equity, stabilizing market metrics in 2026– Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds 

- February 19, 2026
Jessica Caldwell, AVP of Insights at Edmunds, tells dealers on today’s episode of Inside Automotive that while the percentage of consumers trading in vehicles with negative equity isn’t at record...

AFIP’s Shannon Robertson shares must-know compliance strategies for dealerships

- February 16, 2026
Compliance is a critical yet often overlooked area in dealership operations. Ignoring it can lead to fines, legal issues and lost business, especially as dealerships increasingly handle digital transactions and...
goal setting

Sales coach Matt Easton breaks down daily goal-setting strategies for a successful 2026 

- February 16, 2026
Sales coach Matt Easton, founder of Easton University, says the reason many sales professionals fail to reach their goals isn’t a lack of motivation, but a lack of structure. During...
auto market

Erik Kibler on the economic trends shaping the 2026 auto market

- February 12, 2026
The auto market is navigating a period of uncertainty, from rising vehicle prices to shifting buyer behavior and evolving EV trends. Dealers and consumers alike are trying to make sense...
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...


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