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Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

- April 20, 2026
Mobile service continues to divide dealership fixed operations strategies, with some dealers fully scaling mobile fleets while others rely on pickups and deliveries or traditional service drive models. During the...

GM leans on global supply, VW ends U.S. EV output, March sales surge tightens inventory

- April 17, 2026
Top Stories  GM leans on global production to supply U.S. market amid cost pressures. Read More Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit. Read More March sales surge tightens inventory,...
Independent shops are gaining ground, but dealerships retain advantages in expertise, loyalty, and digital tools: New CDK Service Shopper 5.0 survey shows

Independent shops gain ground as dealerships face mounting pressure

- April 17, 2026
On the dash: Independent shops are gaining share, but dealerships still lead at 42% overall service volume. Dealerships win on expertise, OEM parts access, EV repairs, and stronger customer loyalty...
Ford creates unified product organization to accelerate EV, software rollout and margin goals

Ford creates unified product organization to accelerate EV, software rollout

- April 16, 2026
On the Dash: A portfolio refresh signals a consistent pipeline of updated trucks and electrified models through 2029. Expanded software and OTA capabilities will increase focus on digital services and...
New-vehicle affordability improves for fifth straight month

New-vehicle affordability improves for fifth straight month

- April 16, 2026
On the dash: Affordability improved for the fifth straight month, driven by income growth, steady pricing and higher incentives. Median income gains reduced the weeks needed to buy a new...
Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in values and how dealerships can protect themselves and customers with gap insurance.

The key to closing deals underwater

- April 16, 2026
The rise of negative equity challenges dealerships and customers alike. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in...
NADA’s Mike Stanton pushes back on “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model

NADA’s Mike Stanton rejects “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model amid FTC action

- April 15, 2026
A study by the International Center for Law & Economics claims that the dealership model adds thousands of dollars to the cost of every vehicle, calling it a “middleman tax.”...
Slate Raises $650 Million in Series C Round

Slate raises $650 million in series C round

- April 15, 2026
TROY, Miss., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Slate Auto has closed its $650 million Series C round. Slate possesses the operating capital to reach the next stage of development, thanks to visionary investors dedicated...
Jeff Adams | Reynolds and Reynolds | how AI is transforming dealership fixed ops and increasing dealer profitability

How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency

- April 15, 2026
Fixed operations in automotive dealerships are rapidly shifting as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation replace manual workflows, improving efficiency, customer experience, and profitability. On today’s episode of Driving Solutions, Jeff Adams,...
Lucid funds

Lucid secures $750 million funding, appoints new CEO 

- April 14, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid’s Uber partnership signals growing momentum in demand for fleets and robotaxi beyond traditional retail channels. Continued funding highlights both investor confidence and the sector's ongoing capital...
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