Retail

The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
CategoryLatest News
Penske Automotive, Hendrick Automotive top Reputation survey
Reputation aids automakers and dealership groups in handling customer reviews, responses and more.
ImagePenske Automotive, Hendrick Automotive top Reputation survey
CategoryFinal assembly
Dealership finance manager allegedly fired for wife’s adult videos wins court ruling
ImageDealership finance manager allegedly fired for wife’s adult videos wins court ruling
CategoryFinal assembly
Wis. dealership sues car hauler companies after crash damages vehicles
ImageWis. dealership sues car hauler companies after crash damages vehicles
CategoryRetail
2024 U.S. sales climb to 16 million on incentives, more options for consumers
Image2024 U.S. sales climb to 16 million on incentives, more options for consumers
Cannon Motor buys Tameron Gulf Coast, including 7 dealerships across 3 states
Survey: Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram unseats Ford as least-trusted among dealers
Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel; companies blast decision
F&I data: How consumers buy the most popular EVs varies widely by model
Fired employee who claimed sales fraud at Neb. luxury dealership has whistleblower case reinstated
F&I tip: Traditional new-car buyers could face payment shock
Free tool program helps dealerships recruit and retain technicians
Sony Honda Mobility will use a direct-to-consumer model to sell its pricey Afeela 1 EV sedan
CDK cyberattacks created new openings for others
CarMax launches media and creative agency review
F&I tip: Tech streamlined Carvana’s ‘back-and-forth’ with customer on auto deal paperwork
More EVs set to infuse used market, auctions in 2026 as leases mature