TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%
TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%
TSLA394.060-8.84%
GM76.2400.21%
F13.490-0.07%
RIVN16.6600.17%
CYD47.0800.29%
HMC27.730-0.77%
TM177.150-2.28%
CVNA66.370-1.12%
PAG182.520-2.45%
LAD302.910-8.78%
AN187.650-4.03%
GPI294.640-1.83%
ABG204.750-3.99%
SAH88.0100.75%


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Joel Kansanback explains how training, culture, and transparency drive F&I performance and fixed-ops growth in modern dealerships.

Drive F&I efficiency with AI and disciplined training

- January 20, 2026
Training, not technology or tactics, continues to separate high-performing dealerships from the rest as retail automotive faces mounting pressure around transparency, compliance, and talent retention. As digital tools accelerate change,...
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Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool

- January 20, 2026
The promise of AI is massive: personalized marketing, accurate inventory forecasts, and hyper-efficient service retention. But here’s the secret: the vast majority of AI investments fail not because the software...
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Carmi Automotive acquires Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Illinois

- January 19, 2026
Carmi Automotive has acquired Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Carmi, Illinois from Jansen Auto Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and resulted in the dealership being rebranded as Carmi Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram. Tim...
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Negative equity is hitting record levels as more U.S. car buyers trade in vehicles they owe more on than they’re worth.

Negative equity on trade-ins hits a new high

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly 30% of trade-ins toward new vehicles are underwater, the highest level since early 2021. The average negative equity on trade-ins has climbed to a record $7,214,...
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Trump considers new tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, pressuring European automakers and transatlantic auto trade.

Trump signals potential tariffs on NATO allies tied to Greenland negotiations

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Trump plans new tariffs on NATO allies unless they agree to a Greenland deal. European automakers exporting to the U.S. could face sharply higher costs. The move...
Global Industry News Articles
Used-vehicle sales rose in December, defying seasonal trends, as inventory stayed tight and Cox Automotive forecasts modest cooling in 2026.

Used-vehicle market posts late-year gains as inventory stays tight

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Retail used-vehicle sales increased year over year and month over month in December, an uncommon seasonal result. Inventory remains constrained at 49 days’ supply, with limited availability...
Data & Analytics Articles
Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
Jonathan Dawson shares how Cherokee Mitsubishi applies culture, accountability, and strategy to drive growth and success at the dealership.

Dawson’s turnaround blueprint to strengthen dealership culture and performance

- January 19, 2026
After acquiring the struggling Cherokee Mitsubishi in June 2025, host Jonathan Dawson inherited a business losing roughly $100,000 a month, selling fewer than 15 vehicles, and facing the risk of...
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DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
Mergers & Acquisitions Publishing Partners

Weekly roundup: Stellantis drops PHEVs, auto credit hits 2-year high, Jeff Wyler acquires Midwestern Auto Group

- January 17, 2026
ICYMI: Stellantis discontinues several PHEVs in North America. Auto credit conditions improved in December, hitting the highest level in 2025. Dave Cantin Group facilitated the sale of Midwestern Auto Group...
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