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The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes weighs pulling U.S. entry-level cars over tariffs

Mercedes-Benz is considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the U.S. because President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs would likely make their sales economically unfeasible.

Mercedes weighs pulling U.S. entry-level cars over tariffs
GM
GMC aims to get on more consumers’ shopping lists with expanded Sierra EV lineup
GMC aims to get on more consumers’ shopping lists with expanded Sierra EV lineup
Retail
Classic car importers, parts dealers engulfed in tariff confusion
Classic car importers, parts dealers engulfed in tariff confusion
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA dealer network boss Frank Diertl to retire
Mercedes-Benz USA dealer network boss Frank Diertl to retire
Sales
HYUNDAI-GENESIS Q1: Sales up 11% on demand for crossovers, mix of powertrains
Sales
SUBARU: Q1 sales up 9.1% with March the brand’s best month ever
Sales
VW-AUDI: Jetta, Taos deliver again in Q1; Audi volume off again
Manufacturing
Daily 5 report for April 1: Why nobody is in the mood for April Fools’ jokes today
Service And Parts
Guest commentary: Making today’s car buyers tomorrow’s loyal customers
Suppliers
Michigan electronics supplier ADAC advances vertical integration with acquisition
Consolidation count: How many auto dealership owners will remain in 2050?
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 deals across 10 states
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 10 transactions in 7 states
‘Mindset’ matters for a dealership finance manager
Dealership average F&I gross profit per vehicle still up 50% from 2019
Scammers are pushing auto loan fraud to record levels
Report calls for more manufacturer-certified collision shops
Young technician grateful for his mentor
Unique role helps bring young technicians up to speed
Canadian car buyers set to flood used market as tariffs threaten to add $6,000 to new-vehicle prices
Amazon eyes used-car sales
FTC: Nearly $1 million in refunds tied to settlement with Vroom going out to customers
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Sales

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HONDA-ACURA: Hybrids, crossovers continue to drive Honda sales; Acura gets Q1 bump from ZDX
Volvo sales fall 10% in March as EV demand dives
HYUNDAI-GENESIS Q1: Sales up 11% on demand for crossovers, mix of powertrains
SUBARU: Q1 sales up 9.1% with March the brand’s best month ever
VW-AUDI: Jetta, Taos deliver again in Q1; Audi volume off again
Nissan: Dealer bonus program drives Q1 U.S. sales into positive territory

Marketing

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Daily 5 report for April 1: Why nobody is in the mood for April Fools’ jokes today
Daily 5 report for April 1: Why nobody is in the mood for April Fools’ jokes today
VW, Kong partner on ID Buzz-inspired dog toy to benefit animal shelters
Volkswagen’s top U.S. marketer on its ‘SNL’ sponsorship and EV strategy
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