TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%
TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%
TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%


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Used-vehicle demand rises, Dealership buy/sell activity hits record, Volkswagen targets rugged SUVs and pickups

Used-vehicle demand rises, Dealership buy/sell activity hits record, Volkswagen targets rugged SUVs and pickups

- September 10, 2026
Top Stories  Used-vehicle demand keeps climbing as dealers eye a steady fall market. Read More Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale. Read More Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups...
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Used-vehicle demand keeps climbing as dealers eye a steady fall market

Used-vehicle demand keeps climbing as dealers eye a steady fall market

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle demand rose 2.3% year over year in August, extending a steady growth trend. New inventory fell to its lowest level of 2026 as consumer interest continues...
Market Reports Articles
Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups to expand U.S. market presence

Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups to expand U.S. market presence

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is exploring rugged SUVs and pickups to expand its U.S. lineup and reach higher-margin segments. U.S. production could reduce tariff exposure while giving dealers new products...
Industry News Articles
NHTSA urges dealers to strengthen airbag inspections after latest safety finding

NHTSA urges dealers to strengthen airbag inspections after latest safety finding

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should inspect vehicles that received replacement driver airbag inflators after crashes, especially used vehicles. Vehicles equipped with defective DTN60DB inflators should not be driven until the...
Safety & Compliance Articles
hydrogen vehicles

What hydrogen vehicles could mean for car dealerships in the next decade

- September 10, 2026
The automotive industry is currently focused on electric vehicles. However, hydrogen fuel cell cars are also emerging, providing a viable alternative in the market. Many forward-thinking dealers are making way...
EVs & Technology Articles
Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

- September 10, 2026
The affordability conversation isn't going away. Higher interest rates, rising vehicle prices, elevated insurance costs, and tighter household budgets continue to reshape the automotive retail landscape. Consumers are taking longer to...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
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...
Association News CBT Live
Vince Melkumyan

Auto AI Radar’s Vince Melkumyan on the compliance blind spots dealers can’t ignore

- September 9, 2026
The FTC’s CARS Rule may be gone, but dealership compliance risk remains firmly in view. During today’s CBT Live segment, we were joined by Auto AI Radar Founder Vince Melkumyan,...
EVs & Technology CBT Live
Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 

Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 

- September 9, 2026
Although most dealers believe their stores are secure, true insights only come when a thorough IT audit is conducted. Today, we explore what a real-world dealership audit can uncover and...
EVs & Technology Inside Automotive
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...
Press Releases Articles


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