Rising hybrid and fleet sales are among the factors pushing some experts to adjust their full-year projections after a relatively strong August. +
A judge found in favor of Stellantis Financial Services after the owners of an Iowa group failed to respond to a civil complaint over an alleged double flooring scheme. +
The authors of CDK’s 2026 Dealership Workforce Study report a wide disparity in job satisfaction levels between green peas and retail veterans. +
The proliferation of panoramic-style sunroofs coincides with a rise in recalls and rampant reports of spontaneous shattering and explosions. +
Honda of Martinsburg will open as planned Tuesday despite a lawsuit alleging the factory is engaged in a “fiat” to undermine a nearby Maryland dealer. +
Key benchmarks improved in the second quarter, but falling deal and product counts add further strain as dealers rely on F&I to offset front-end losses. +
Fletcher Jones Automotive Group adds to its divestiture of high-profile dealerships with the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek (Calif.) to Sonic Automotive. +
New and used car buyers borrowed more but secured lower interest rates in the second quarter as competitive monthly payments helped hybrids gain market share. +
Cox Automotive’s Tessa Nadik offers a multipoint strategy dealers can use to catch up to and keep pace with AI-equipped car shoppers, including adjustments to inventory data, dealership information and website content. +
Sofia V2 is backed by Drivee AI’s new ATLAS intelligence engine, adding real-time context and actionable recommendations for dealership staff. +
