Car Dealership Guy Bites

By Car Dealership Guy

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Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you ahead with quick, daily insights into automotive retail—delivered in under 5 minutes to fit your busy day. Featuring three focused segments: Daily Dealer: Fresh auto industry news & insights, delivered every weekday. The Breakdown: Deep dives into trends, strategies, and shifts shaping auto retail. The Weekly: A roundup of the top five must-know industry headlines from the week. Perfect for dealers, industry pros, and car enthusiasts—Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you informed in minutes.

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CDG Bites Channel Announcement!
Apr 15, 2025
Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
Apr 15, 2025
Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
Apr 14, 2025
The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
Apr 13, 2025
The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
Apr 12, 2025
Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
Apr 11, 2025
Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
Apr 10, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
Apr 09, 2025
Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
Apr 08, 2025
Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
Apr 07, 2025
The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
Apr 06, 2025
The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
Apr 05, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
Apr 04, 2025
Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
Apr 03, 2025
Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
Apr 02, 2025
Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
Apr 01, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
Mar 31, 2025
The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
Mar 30, 2025
The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
Mar 29, 2025
Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update
Mar 28, 2025
Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
Mar 27, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
Mar 26, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.
Mar 25, 2025
Daily Dealer: GM kills Apple CarPlay aftermarket kit, Rivian R1S earns fifth best-selling EV spot, Elon Musk backlash intensifies
Mar 24, 2025
The Breakdown: 3 make-or-break moves from Nissan to win back U.S. dealers
Mar 23, 2025
The Weekly: ‘Spring bounce’ in the used car market, automakers prep supply chains for tariffs, Ford loses court case
Mar 22, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford ordered to pay $18M to Arkansas dealer group, Stellantis’ rebuild gets leaner, Canadian autoworkers lend helping hand
Mar 21, 2025
Daily Dealer: Self-driving car companies go to battle, Stellantis prepares for tariff deadline, Tesla’s expensive car insurance
Mar 20, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto loan delinquency update, Mazda dials back EV investment, Nvidia and GM partner up on next-gen AI
Mar 19, 2025
Daily Dealer: Six-figure vehicle sales set a new record, Honda to buy batteries from Toyota, BYD’s new EV charging tech
Mar 18, 2025
Daily Dealer: Tax refunds fuel used car sales spike, Honda settles with regulators over data privacy, Mazda wins safety awards
Mar 17, 2025
The Weekly: Car loans get easier to secure, VW kills touch screen controls, BMW floats tariff costs
Mar 16, 2025
The Breakdown: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them
Mar 15, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealership service earns high marks, 3 potential tariff scenarios, Ford CEO rakes in almost $25M
Mar 14, 2025
Daily Dealer: BMW “eats” tariff costs temporarily, dealer sentiment ticks up, next-gen Audi R8 will be a hybrid
Mar 13, 2025
Daily Dealer: Electric vehicle incentives ramp up, VW faces complicated year ahead, Maserati axes EV sports car
Mar 12, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto loan access improves, UAW Pres. supports tariffs, Ford doubles scholarship program for auto technicians
Mar 11, 2025
Daily Dealer: VW ditches some touchscreen controls, Feb. wholesale used car prices, Tesla’s Canadian EV rebate claims
Mar 10, 2025
The Breakdown: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition
Mar 09, 2025
The Weekly: Subaru dealers excel in internet leads responses, Nissan mulls CEO change, AI reshapes auto lending
Mar 08, 2025
Daily Dealer: 50% of new EVs are leased, dealers weigh in on tariffs, Columbus Auto Show canceled
Mar 07, 2025
Daily Dealer: 5 notable dealership buy/sell deals, tariffs pause for U.S. automakers, strong new car supply in Feb.
Mar 06, 2025
Daily Dealer: AI in auto lending, salespeople improve the car buying experience, automakers report Feb. U.S. sales
Mar 05, 2025
Daily Dealer: Automakers pivot to dodge tariffs, Subaru dealers raise the bar for online lead responses, GM names first AI chief
Mar 04, 2025
Daily Dealer: Nissan reportedly searches for next CEO, Hyundai pulls back on solid-state tech, anti-Elon Musk protests ramp up
Mar 03, 2025
The Breakdown: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch
Mar 02, 2025
The Weekly: Trump threatens massive EU tariffs, NY Car Dealer bashes EV mandates, Rise in payment extensions for auto loans
Mar 01, 2025
Daily Dealer: Economic group warns of tariff impact, Tesla investors debate brand’s future, Ex-Stellantis CEO cashes out
Feb 28, 2025
Daily Dealer: President Trump floats 25% EU tariffs, the future of car design, car payment extensions jump
Feb 27, 2025
Daily Dealer: NY dealers push back on state’s EV demands, Sen. Moreno unveils new auto legislation, Ram’s ‘secret weapon’
Feb 26, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto lenders loosen for tax refund season, EV owner satisfaction jumps, NHTSA workforce cut by 4%
Feb 25, 2025
Daily Dealer: Wholesale used car prices drop, dealers struggle to implement AI, Ford recalls 240K SUVs
Feb 24, 2025
The Breakdown: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next
Feb 23, 2025
The Weekly: Asbury makes a billion dollar acquisition, Trump challenges California emissions standards, Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory
Feb 22, 2025
Daily Dealer: Strong new car sales forecasted for Feb., Rivian’s cost-cutting mission, next-gen Ford F-150 on hold
Feb 21, 2025
Daily Dealer: Carvana’s record-breaking Q4, new automotive ad platforms on TikTok, personal politics shape EV perception
Feb 20, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford boosts cost-cutting commitment, Porsche struggles in China, EPA moves to block CARB waiver
Feb 19, 2025
Daily Dealer: Asbury announces $1.34B acquisition, auto tariff uncertainty looms large, cyber threats target auto industry
Feb 18, 2025
Daily Dealer: Toyota vows to scale up production, strong used car sales in Jan., protests flare against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Feb 17, 2025
The Breakdown: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play
Feb 16, 2025
The Weekly: Inflation heating up, Auto loan availability rising, Costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads
Feb 15, 2025
Daily Dealer: Nissan searches for financial partners, software bugs weigh on auto dependability, Scout Motors hits roadblock
Feb 14, 2025
Daily Dealer: How tariffs might put pressure on auto insurance, inflation comes in hot in Jan., car buyers are smarter than ever
Feb 13, 2025
Daily Dealer: EV sales growth under pressure, auto financing access expands, Detroit automakers speak up on tariffs
Feb 12, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealers struggle with phone leads, automakers roll back DEI policies, DOGE team takes aim at CFPB
Feb 11, 2025
Daily Dealer: AI agents reshape dealerships, GM drops gas-powered Blazer, drivers skeptical of connected car apps
Feb 10, 2025
The Weekly: Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors
Feb 09, 2025
The Breakdown: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
Feb 08, 2025
Daily Dealer: Trump halts funding for EV chargers, how tariffs could affect interest rates, N.C. auto insurers eye rate hikes
Feb 07, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boosts dealer incentives
Feb 06, 2025
Daily Dealer: Nissan scraps Honda merger talks, GM cuts 50% of Cruise workforce, automakers eye software-defined vehicles
Feb 05, 2025
Daily Dealer: Scout Motors heads to court, Tesla’s market share in Calif. dips, more Stellantis leadership shakeups
Feb 04, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto industry reacts to Trump tariffs, Honda boosts U.S. production investment, Tesla ramps up leasing push
Feb 03, 2025
The Breakdown: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops
Feb 02, 2025
The Weekly: Courts vacate FTC CARS, Auto groups for 25% on MEX and CAN, GM surges in EV market
Feb 01, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto industry pumps $1.2T into U.S. economy, Trump’s tariffs coming Feb 1., Nissan plans big job cuts
Jan 31, 2025
Daily Dealer: Survey shows confidence in the auto market, Ford increases dealership floorplan help, dealers lean into AI
Jan 30, 2025
Daily Dealer: Group 1 eying acquisitions in 2025, GM doubles EV market share, VW’s ID.7 not coming to the U.S.
Jan 29, 2025
Daily Dealer: CDK Global’s $600M settlement, FTC’s CARS rule thrown out, dealership lead responses need work
Jan 28, 2025
Daily Dealer: The eventual off-lease EV surge, Jeep bets on all-electric Wagoneer S, TIME’s 2025 Dealer of the Year
Jan 27, 2025
Daily Dealer: Subaru security flaws exposed, auto loan demand expected to jump, refreshed Tesla model Y coming to U.S.
Jan 24, 2025
Daily Dealer: New car sales poised to rise in Jan., Stellantis boosts U.S. manufacturing, Ford rolls out enhanced AI for dealers
Jan 23, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealership wait times rise, Ford reimburses dealers, German automakers warn against Trump tariffs
Jan 22, 2025
Daily Dealer: Lexus tops dealer reputation rankings, Trump hits the ground running on day 1, NHTSA investigates 1M+ vehicles
Jan 21, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealers brace for fewer CPO cars, TikTok’s impact on car buyers, automakers sue over braking rule
Jan 20, 2025
The Weekly: Dealer named "most reputable" in the country, New car prices rise to new record, California wildfires push auto rates higher
Jan 18, 2025
Daily Dealer: GM reaches settlement with FTC, 2025 car market outlook, ChargePoint’s new anti-theft EV charging cable
Jan 17, 2025
The Breakdown: How This Brand Suddenly Became a Power Player in the Auto Industry
Jan 17, 2025
Daily Dealer: New car prices near record high, Michigan Gov. warns against Canadian tariffs, Ram eyeing compact truck market
Jan 16, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto credit access rises, Chrysler pauses crossover EV, Biden finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian car tech
Jan 15, 2025
Daily Dealer: A record year for EV sales, Hendrick Automotive earns top marks in Reputation survey, Mercedes-Benz bets on AI
Jan 14, 2025
Daily Dealer: Wildfires put pressure on California drivers, Jeeps weighs next production move, Chairman Bill Ford’s “terrific” talk with Trump
Jan 13, 2025
The Weekly: Major EV models lose federal tax incentives, Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 debuts at CES, Ram redesigns heavy-duty trucks
Jan 11, 2025
Daily Dealer: Automaker highlights from CES 2025, Some EVs no longer qualify for federal tax credits, Volvo rides EX30 surge
Jan 10, 2025
The Breakdown: The Dealership's Silent Profit Driver — And How It's Changing
Jan 10, 2025
Daily Dealer: Hyundai CEO positive about Trump-Musk connection, wholesale used car prices edge down, Scout Motors’ confident outlook
Jan 09, 2025
Daily Dealer: Sony-Honda EV opts for direct-to-consumer sales, hybrid cars draw in more buyers, Ram debuts revamped heavy-duty trucks
Jan 08, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealer outlook dims for 2025, Car buying was trickier in Dec., automakers report strong year-end sales
Jan 07, 2025
Daily Dealer: EVs close out 2024 with a bang, used car market finally stabilizes, auto financing reaches new highs
Jan 06, 2025
The Weekly: Strong 2025 projected, Hertz EV deals, Carvana accusations, Gen Z buying Habits
Jan 04, 2025
Daily Dealer: 2025 auto retailing trends, Carvana targeted in new report, car ownership costs expected to ease
Jan 03, 2025
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025 (Pt. 2)
Jan 03, 2025
Daily Dealer: Honda Nissan merger doubts, Maryland dealer group under fire, Tesla Cybertruck explodes
Jan 02, 2025
The Weekly: Buyers turn to smaller cars, Used car sales surge, Auto execs warn 'breaking point'
Dec 28, 2024
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025
Dec 27, 2024
The Weekly: New Sales Expected to Surge in 2025, Used Car Prices Hover at $30K, Honda/Nissan in Talks to Merge
Dec 21, 2024
The Breakdown: How Dealers Quietly Outsmart Their Competition
Dec 20, 2024
The Weekly: Amazon Is Officially Selling Cars, Tekion Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global, Used Car Demand Stays High
Dec 14, 2024
The Breakdown: 3 Hard-Hitting Auto Market Realities From The Dealership Floor
Dec 13, 2024
The Weekly: The Leasing Boom Continues, Hybrids Hit Their Stride, New Universal EV Charging Framework
Dec 07, 2024
The Breakdown: Is This the Next Big Profit Center in Used Cars?
Dec 06, 2024
The Weekly: New Car Sales Surge, Dealership M&A Market Heats Up, Nissan’s Troubles Escalate
Nov 30, 2024
The Breakdown: Is Stellantis Facing Its Time of Reckoning?
Nov 27, 2024