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Sean Gardner shares three proven techniques to overcome price objections and sell more cars without sacrificing gross.

Escape the price grind and close more deals — Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- October 7, 2025
Typically, the price conversation is where the sales process hits a snag. If salespeople aren't prepared to navigate it, they risk losing the sale entirely. On today's episode of CBT...
Dealership loyalty

Auto dealerships face growing loyalty crisis as customers fail to return

- October 6, 2025
Williston, VT October 6, 2025 — New data shows loyalty among automotive dealership customers has dropped to historic lows, sparking what industry leaders are calling a “loyalty crisis.” In 2024,...

Trump eyes auto tariff relief, Stellantis plans $10B investment, Tesla teases Oct. 7 event

- October 6, 2025
Top Stories Trump weighs major tariff relief for U.S. automakers. Read More Stellantis plans $10B US investment, Bloomberg reports. Read More Tesla teases October 7 event as investors anticipate new affordable EV. Read...
Newsom scraps promised EV rebates, stranding buyers and dealers while redirecting funds to charging infrastructure.

California EV buyers betrayed: Newsom abandons incentive promise

- October 6, 2025
California’s electric vehicle (EV) dream is hitting a roadblock. Governor Gavin Newsom has backtracked on his pledge to replace the federal EV tax credit, set to expire on September 30,...
President Trump is considering tariff relief for U.S. automakers, which could eliminate much of the costs major manufacturers are paying,

Trump weighs major tariff relief for U.S. automakers

- October 6, 2025
On the Dash: President Trump is weighing tariff breaks for automakers with U.S. assembly, including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, and Tesla. Proposed changes could extend a 3.75% import offset to...

Weekly roundup: JLR restarts UK factories with $2B support, Ford and GM extend EV tax credit, U.S. EV sales could drop 50%

- October 4, 2025
ICYMI: Britain backs JLR with $2 billion loan after cyberattack shutdown. Ford and GM extend $7,500 EV tax credit through dealer programs. Ford CEO Jim Farley warns U.S. EV sales...
The federal government partially shut down Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding agreement, marking the first shutdown since 2018

U.S. government shutdown begins, potentially disrupting the auto industry 

- October 3, 2025
On the Dash: Reduced EPA staffing cuts may delay certification of 2026–2027 models, forcing automakers to hold finished vehicles and potentially tighten dealer supply. Federal delays could stall updated rules...
LG Energy Solution announced on Thursday that it will resume sending workers from South Korea to the U.S. for essential business trips

LG Energy to resume U.S. business travel after visa detentions

- October 3, 2025
On the Dash: South Korean workers with B-1 visas and ESTA approvals can now perform essential work at LG’s U.S. battery plants. Diplomatic efforts clarified U.S. visa rules, leading to...
EV tax credit ends, but customers report strong ease of purchase as dealership availability and financing improve.

Customer ease of purchase holds steady despite EV rush

- October 2, 2025
On the Dash: CDK's Ease of Purchase index remained stable at 89%, despite the surge in purchasing activity. In-stock availability rose to 48%, though many buyers still visited multiple dealerships...

Automakers post Q3 sales, GM lays off 900 workers, Stellantis mulls sale of Free2Move

- October 2, 2025
Top Stories Automakers post record Q3 despite EV uncertainty. Read More GM lays off 900 workers at Fairfax Assembly plant. Read More Stellantis mulls sale of Free2move as CEO seeks turnaround. Read More BYD...
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