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Don Hall warns dealers to prepare for Chinese competition

Don Hall warns dealers to prepare for Chinese competition

- September 9, 2026
The dealership business has always adapted to disruption, according to Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA). But in today’s market, he said adaptation means...
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Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions, DCG

DCG Identifies and Unlocks Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions That Fit Buyers’ Growth Strategies, Even in the Most Competitive Markets

- September 9, 2026
NEW YORK, September 9, 2026 – Demand for auto dealerships is at an all-time high, especially in key sunbelt markets. But the best stores often aren’t for sale, making it...
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Trump admin challenges Ford’s China partnerships, Wholesale prices dip 0.9%, GM expands security cameras

Trump admin challenges Ford’s China partnerships, Wholesale prices dip 0.9%, GM expands security cameras

- September 9, 2026
Top Stories  Trump administration challenges Ford’s partnerships with Chinese companies. Read More Wholesale prices dip 0.9% in August while inventory levels drop. Read More GM expands security camera features to more 2027 models. Read More Affordability...
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Affordability squeeze drags down dealer sentiment in Q3, inventory,

Affordability squeeze drags down dealer sentiment in Q3

- September 9, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers are seeing shoppers place greater emphasis on value, monthly payments and affordable vehicles. New-vehicle inventory is moving toward balance, but sourcing affordable used vehicles remains a...
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Honda and Acura dealer M&A activity creates opportunities for growth and succession

Honda and Acura dealer M&A activity creates opportunities for growth and succession

- September 9, 2026
What’s happening behind the scenes in the Honda and Acura dealer market? On today’s Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder, CEO, and Chairman, and Ray Mikiciuk, Managing Director of the Dave...
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How the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is taking its team culture to the next level

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family teams up with the University of Cincinnati

- September 8, 2026
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family recently announced a partnership with the University of Cincinnati that goes far beyond putting a dealership name on a jersey. CEO David Wyler sees the relationship as...
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Widewail Launches Customer Clarity, Turning Dealership Customer Reviews Into Weekly Operating Priorities

Widewail Launches Customer Clarity, Turning Dealership Customer Reviews Into Weekly Operating Priorities

- September 8, 2026
BURLINGTON, Vt., September 8, 2026 — Widewail, the automotive customer intelligence platform, today launched Customer Clarity™, the customer intelligence capability inside the Widewail platform. Customer Clarity interprets customer sentiment at...
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California's new car taxes are coming – plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO

California’s new car taxes are coming – plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO

- September 8, 2026
California is coming after your car again — with new tire rules, mileage tracking and another potential $900-a-year vehicle tax. But that’s not all on this week’s The Drive with Lauren...
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Canada retaliates with tariffs, JLR cuts 4,000 jobs, VW sells German factory

Canada retaliates with tariffs, JLR cuts 4,000 jobs, VW sells German factory

- September 8, 2026
Top Stories  Canada retaliates with tariffs as U.S. trade tensions escalate. Read More JLR to cut 4,000 jobs as tariffs, Chinese competition add pressure on automaker. Read More Volkswagen sells German factory for...
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JLR to cut 4,000 jobs as tariffs, Chinese competition add pressure on automaker

JLR to cut 4,000 jobs as tariffs, Chinese competition add pressure on automaker

- September 8, 2026
On the Dash:  JLR plans to cut about 4,000 jobs globally over two years as it targets lower operating costs and a 300,000-vehicle break-even point. The automaker plans to launch...
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