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The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
Scout
NADA urges VW Group to revisit Scout’s direct-sales plan in letter

As part of the letter, NADA CEO Mike Stanton requested a meeting to discuss alternatives to Scout's direct sales.

NADA urges VW Group to revisit Scout’s direct-sales plan in letter
Buy-Sell
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on new transactions across 8 states
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on new transactions across 8 states
Retail
High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
Finance Insurance
DARCARS reaches settlement following allegations of deceptive practices
DARCARS reaches settlement following allegations of deceptive practices
Service And Parts
Virtual reality brings technician training to schools, communities without automotive programs
Retail
Canadian vehicle sales declined 8.2% in February amid EV market ‘collapse’: DesRosiers
Retail
High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
Buy-Sell
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on new transactions across 8 states
Scout
NADA urges VW Group to revisit Scout’s direct-sales plan in letter
Finance Insurance
DARCARS reaches settlement following allegations of deceptive practices
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Transaction details in 7 states
William Gabriel Capital family office buys first dealership, looks to add stores
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida’s future uncertain ahead of management shake-up
Affording a car still a challenge despite lower interest rates
Falling auto interest rates could free up room for F&I product sales
JM&A grew virtual F&I staff for auto dealerships in 2024, expects remote volume to double in 2025
‘Time vampires’ suck technicians’ productivity
Subaru dealership wins suit over customer’s service contract but legal fees award revoked
Virginia legislative bills look to level playing field for warranty, recall repair reimbursement
Daily 5 report for Feb. 26: Used-car prices surge after the L.A. wildfires; GM dividend boost yields yawns on Wall Street
Carvana expects Q1 lift in used-vehicle sales, will ‘wait and let’s see’ on tariffs
Carvana swings to $159 million Q4 net profit as vehicle sales surge 50%
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Best Practices

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Asbury Automotive dealership builds client base, loyalty with clinic
Asbury Automotive dealership builds client base, loyalty with clinic
How Damian Lillard Toyota rewrote the retail playbook and became customer retention champ
In-depth training program helps Oklahoma dealership group boost metrics, share lessons learned

Sales

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February auto sales dip slightly, but consumer spending is up
BYD, Geely post robust sales for first 2 months
Hyundai, Kia set 5th straight record sales in February; Ford, Toyota, Honda deliveries fall
Senate panel presses CFPB watchdog pick over agency stoppage
Daily 5 report for Feb. 25: Good new cars under $30,000? Consumer Reports comes to the rescue
Tesla sales fall 45% in Europe as rivals’ EV registrations soar

Marketing

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Cadillac team wins formal Formula One approval for 2026
Cadillac team wins formal Formula One approval for 2026
GM, Tesla win S&P Global Mobility’s 2024 Automotive Loyalty Awards
Daily 5 report for Feb. 24: Another casualty of the EV pullback: Naming conventions
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