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The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
Ford
Ford ordered to pay $18 million over blocked dealership sale

A circuit judge found 'overwhelming evidence' that Ford 'engaged in deceit and fraud.'

Ford ordered to pay $18 million over blocked dealership sale
Retail
Amazon eyes used-car sales
Amazon eyes used-car sales
Retail
Salesperson was intoxicated, untrained on Lithia test drive policy before customer’s fatal crash, lawsuit says
Salesperson was intoxicated, untrained on Lithia test drive policy before customer’s fatal crash, lawsuit says
Retail
Victims of California CarMax store crash sue suspect, used-car retailer
Victims of California CarMax store crash sue suspect, used-car retailer
Retail
Salesperson was intoxicated, untrained on Lithia test drive policy before customer’s fatal crash, lawsuit says
Retail
AutoCanada closes remaining RightRide stores, trims used inventory as tariffs loom
Buy-Sell
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 10 transactions in 7 states
Tesla
Elon Musk asks Tesla employees to hang on to stock despite 40% plunge
BY THE NUMBERS
European car sales fall 3% in February despite gains at VW, Ford, BMW and Renault
BY THE NUMBERS
Dacia Sandero on track for February sales win; VW Golf slows; Tesla Model Y stumbles
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 new transactions in 8 states
#1 Cochran Automotive acquires first Mercedes-Benz store
Roadsport Auto Group buys Southwestern Ontario Ford dealership
Hyundai owner sues, alleging dealership didn’t cover repairs under warranty
Incentives and payments pull on auto loan term lengths
Former subprime lender sentenced to four years in prison
Hyundai owner sues, alleging dealership didn’t cover repairs under warranty
Technology without relationships won’t win long-term service customers
‘Get in the trenches’ if you want to be a good service manager
Amazon eyes used-car sales
FTC: Nearly $1 million in refunds tied to settlement with Vroom going out to customers
High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
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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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European car sales fall 3% in February despite gains at VW, Ford, BMW and Renault
Dacia Sandero on track for February sales win; VW Golf slows; Tesla Model Y stumbles
Interactive data dashboard: Get the latest Europe sales and other key statistics
Cleveland-Cliffs is incentivizing workers to buy American cars
February auto sales dip slightly, but consumer spending is up
BYD, Geely post robust sales for first 2 months

Marketing

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Volkswagen’s top U.S. marketer on its ‘SNL’ sponsorship and EV strategy
Volkswagen’s top U.S. marketer on its ‘SNL’ sponsorship and EV strategy
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged; dealers say high rates are still a problem
Genesis names Amy Marentic as new CMO after Drew Slaven’s quick exit
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