Tariff tensions return as Trump targets European imports
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European auto stocks fell sharply after Trump threatened new U.S. tariffs to take effect on Feb. 1.
Automakers are already facing trade, China, and EV headwinds, which...
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Retail Automotive
Mazda delays first dedicated EV launch amid cooling demand
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Mazda has quietly pushed its first dedicated EV launch to 2029 or later as demand and policy conditions evolve.
The automaker is prioritizing hybrids and affordability while...
EV market ends 2025 strong despite Q4 decline
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December EV sales rebounded, with 84,294 new units and 28,579 used units sold, despite Q4 declines following incentive rollbacks.
Tesla remains the dominant player, accounting for nearly...
How connected data powers smarter dealership operations — Matt Weiss | S&P Global Mobility
Dealerships face an unprecedented mix of challenges in 2026, from rising vehicle prices to rapidly changing consumer preferences. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Matt Weiss, Vice President of Market...
State-backed digital titling targets one of dealerships’ biggest operational bottlenecks – Bryan Calloway | NDTC powered by CHAMP
Vehicle titling remains one of the most time-consuming and risk-intensive processes in automotive retail, particularly as dealerships handle more online sales and out-of-state transactions. While much of the car-buying process...
How PureCars leverages AI and clean data to drive dealership service, traffic, and profitability
On the latest episode of Driving Solutions, PureCars executives Lauren Donalson, CEO, and Jason Wiley, President and Chief Revenue Officer, outline how dealerships can leverage AI and clean data to...
Drive F&I efficiency with AI and disciplined training
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,...
Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool
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...
Carmi Automotive acquires Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Illinois
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...
Negative equity on trade-ins hits a new high
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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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