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Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform, appoints Randy Kobat as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Lotlinx Appoints Randy Kobat as Chief Commercial Officer

- January 14, 2026
DETROIT (January 14, 2026) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today the appointment of Randy Kobat as Chief...
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwest Auto Group and Launches The Wyler Collection

- January 14, 2026
COLUMBUS, OHIO — JANUARY 14, 2026 — The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family (JWAF), one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the country, today announced the acquisition of Midwest...
December car-buying survey shows lower satisfaction, limited inventory, harder negotiations, and more dealership visits for shoppers.

CDK survey reveals rising frustration among vehicle buyers in December

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: December Ease of Purchase score lands at 69%, below 2025’s 84% average. Vehicle availability dropped to 31%, forcing more shoppers to buy in transit or choose alternatives. ...
President Trump

Trump promotes manufacturing in Detroit, downplays USMCA ahead of review

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: Trump promoted his economic and manufacturing agenda during a high-profile visit to Detroit. He downplayed the importance of the USMCA ahead of its required review, raising concerns...
EPA will no longer assign dollar values to health benefits when regulating PM2.5 and ozone, marking a shift in federal air policy.

EPA revises air pollution analysis framework for power plant rules

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: The EPA stopped monetizing health benefits when regulating PM2.5 and ozone pollutants. The change was disclosed in a preliminary version of a new power plant emissions rule...
GM CEO Mary Barra says regulatory rollbacks forced EV investment cuts, but electric vehicles remain the automaker’s long-term goal.

GM CEO Mary Barra says EVs remain long-term goal despite regulatory shifts

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: GM scaled back EV investments after fuel economy rollbacks and the end of federal EV tax credits reduced demand. Mary Barra said electric vehicles remain GM’s long-term...
EasyCare (an APCO Holdings brand) CEO Tony Wanderon explains how dealers can protect margins, boost retention, and drive profitability in 2026.

EasyCare’s Tony Wanderon on shifting F&I from transactions to long-term value

- January 14, 2026
Industry forecasts suggest dealerships may face one of their most challenging operating environments in 2026, with new-vehicle sales softening, affordability pressures rising, and operating costs continuing to climb. On the...
Dave Anderson explains how leaders can minimize their employees' entitlement by establishing strong clarity and holding them accountable.

How clear accountability prevents entitlement in high-performance cultures

- January 14, 2026
A lack of accountability in an organization breeds entitlement, leading employees to feel they are owed privileges or rewards they have not earned. When left unchecked, it spreads quickly, eroding...
Dave Cantin, Jeff Wyler

Dave Cantin Group announces $500 million Midwestern Auto Group sale to Jeff Wyler Auto family

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: Jeff Wyler Automotive acquired Midwestern Auto Group in a $500 million deal, adding 14 premium and luxury franchises. The acquisition expands Wyler’s portfolio to 64 franchises, strengthening...
Global car buyers are shifting back to gas and hybrid vehicles, slowing the EV rush as practicality and affordability take priority worldwide.

EV-only is COLLAPSING: Gas cars are back in the U.S. and Europe

- January 14, 2026
The long-predicted electric-only future for cars is unraveling faster than most experts expected. Across the globe, internal combustion engines are making a comeback, and consumers, automakers, and governments alike are...