Trump’s Aug. 1 tariffs target key auto trade partners, raising costs and uncertainty for U.S. dealers and vehicle supply chains.

Trump extends tariff pause, plans new import hikes Aug. 1

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has extended the pause on his “Liberation Day” tariffs until Aug. 1, delaying clarity for automakers and suppliers awaiting long-term U.S. trade policy updates. Starting next month,...

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MP Materials secures U.S. deal to boost rare earth output, cut China reliance, and stabilize EV and defense supply chains.

MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence

Ashby Lincoln - July 11, 2025

MP Materials has signed a landmark deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to expand rare earth magnet production and reduce reliance on Chinese supply. The agreement includes a government-backed...

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New-vehicle inventory rises sharply while sales stall

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 11, 2025

As of July 1, 2025, U.S. dealer lots held 2.83 million new vehicles, up 14.5% from June but still 1.4% below year-ago levels, according to Cox Automotive. Days’ supply climbed...

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USMCA rules boost U.S. parts, raise prices, and slow vehicle output

Ashby Lincoln - July 10, 2025

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released its second report analyzing the economic impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) automotive rules of origin. The study found that while the...

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Autotrader: 92% of vehicle sales are untraceable in dealer CRM systems

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 10, 2025

Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, has uncovered a major flaw in how dealerships track vehicle sales. According to a white paper using Clarivoy data, only 8% of 875,000 automotive sales...

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Kevin Tynan unpacks why dealers are winning in a lower-volume market

Ashby Lincoln - July 10, 2025

As the third quarter begins, automotive leaders are watching a market that's becoming less volume-obsessed and more margin-focused. Kevin Tynan, director of research at The Presidio Group, joins Inside Automotive...

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Google Business Profile errors put dealership visibility at risk — Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 10, 2025

Google Business Profile is a free advertising tool that allows businesses to manage their online presence through Google Search and Maps. With millions of consumers using Google products to find...

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Keep your eyes on the prize. Thoughts on selling your dealership.

Sheldon Sandler - July 10, 2025

Bel Air Partners was founded 26 years ago. Previously, I was a Wall Street banker and responsible for the first dealership IPO. When my client asked how much blue sky...

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Nissan halts Canada-bound vehicle production at two US plants

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 9, 2025

Nissan Motor is pausing the production of three Canada-bound vehicles at its Tennessee and Mississippi-based plants due to the intensifying trade tensions between the United States and Canada, Japan's Nikkei...

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Stellantis unveils simplified, two-tier connected services for US drivers

Ashby Lincoln - July 9, 2025

Stellantis will roll out a new, simplified connected services model for U.S. customers in July 2025, offering two bundled options: Connect ONE and Connect Wi-Fi PLUS, on Dodge, Jeep, Ram,...

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Trump extends tariff pause, plans new import hikes Aug. 1

MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence

New-vehicle inventory rises sharply while sales stall

USMCA rules boost U.S. parts, raise prices, and slow vehicle output

Autotrader: 92% of vehicle sales are untraceable in dealer CRM systems

Kevin Tynan unpacks why dealers are winning in a lower-volume market

Google Business Profile errors put dealership visibility at risk — Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

Keep your eyes on the prize. Thoughts on selling your dealership.

Nissan halts Canada-bound vehicle production at two US plants

Stellantis unveils simplified, two-tier connected services for US drivers

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