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The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
Manufacturing
Auto workers, car buyers divided on auto tariffs’ effect at Trump rally in Michigan

Supporters and protesters alike gathered in Warren, Mich., to hear President Donald Trump speak about his first 100 days back in office as part of his second term.

Auto workers, car buyers divided on auto tariffs’ effect at Trump rally in Michigan
Retail
CEO David Hult told Asbury dealerships to focus on profit, not vehicle volume, as tariffs neared
CEO David Hult told Asbury dealerships to focus on profit, not vehicle volume, as tariffs neared
Volvo
Volvo Cars gets new leader in U.S., Canada as part of global reorganization
Volvo Cars gets new leader in U.S., Canada as part of global reorganization
Volkswagen
VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad
VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad
Buy-Sell
My Auto Group expands in west Michigan
Retail
Hyundai was OK to reject new dealership owner because he lacked U.S. experience, judge says
Finance Insurance
F&I tips: Have the courage to say no to a deal
Final Assembly
Billionaire Norman Braman plans skyscrapers on Miami dealership campus
Buy-Sell
Sonic Automotive buys out longtime partner in Volvo dealership
Canada
VW Canada’s first dealership on Indigenous land
Hendrick Automotive to buy Chevy, GMC stores
Florida dealership can sue Hyundai, Ford over scuttled purchase, U.S. judge rules
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda proposes buyout of supplier with $42 billion valuation, report says
0% auto loans were rarest on record during Q1, Edmunds says
Texas dealership owes Hyundai Capital nearly $15 million, lawsuit says
Cox: EV, hybrid customers more likely than ICE vehicle shoppers to go online for financing, F&I products
Stellantis opens Mopar hub with new robotic distribution tech
Volvo gathers female technicians to build community
Service & Parts tip: Warranty claims need the write stuff
Here’s our list of the 2025 top 100 dealership groups in used-vehicle sales
Top 100 dealership groups grow used-vehicle sales by game-planning, adding stores
How Automotive News compiled its top 100 list
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Best Practices

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Vehicle leasing company offers new revenue streams for dealership group
Vehicle leasing company offers new revenue streams for dealership group
How Baxter Auto Group trained service technicians to keep the AC inside
How Mungenast Acura used Internet savvy, inventory management to climb rankings

Sales

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VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad
Skoda, MG, Cupra buck steep downward sales trend in France
Leo Michael cartoon: Beat Your Development
Even Porsche can’t find its lane in China as foreign automaker sales skid
In our opinion: Extended auto loan terms are a costly mortgage of industry’s future
Lithia CEO Bryan DeBoer unfazed by tariffs, says dealership inventory, service and parts positioned well

Marketing

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VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad
VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad
Inside the unorthodox marketing plans for Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV
Daily 5 report for April 22: Which automotive stocks have suffered the most, least in a volatile April?
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