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2026 models total 85% of new-vehicle inventory through end of August
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (392+ words) Through the end of August, model-year 2026 vehicles are still filling dealers’ lots, with CarGurus noting that 85% of new inventory is from this year. Driving the news: The analysis of inventory through the end of August showed that the current-year mix…...
"That job is gone!" How AI already killed this dealership job (+ how to prepare for it)
3+ week, 1+ day ago (970+ words) Welcome to another edition of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast Recap—a rundown of key lessons from top operators, founders, and execs shaping the future of auto retail. Today’s guest is Matt Muilenburg, Chief Product Officer at Impel. Muilenburg has…...
Badar's ultra-luxury bid banks on relationships
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (554+ words) That's how the freshly formed ZT Automotive Collection will operate alongside its sister portfolio, ZT Automotive, both owned by the Badar Family Office. Taseer Badar, the company's founder and CEO, created the Collection to house the group's newest ultra-luxury acquisitions:…...
Toyota tops ACSI as luxury brands lose customer satisfaction edge
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) Toyota has pulled ahead in customer satisfaction, while luxury brands no longer hold an advantage over mass-market automakers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The details: The 2026 ACSI study found customer satisfaction in the luxury segment fell 3% to…...
Mercedes-Benz pushes to ease Chinese ownership limits in U.S. security bill
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) Mercedes-Benz is lobbying for looser restrictions on a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at barring Chinese vehicles and car components from the U.S. The details: The German automaker is asking lawmakers to raise the ownership cap in the Connected Vehicle Security Act…...
Alfa Romeo pushes back on exit rumors as questions over U.S. strategy persist
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) Stellantis is pushing back on speculation that Alfa Romeo plans to drop the Giulia and Stelvio from its U.S. lineup, saying "future evolutions" of both models remain in the pipeline. The details: The automaker addressed the rumors after reports suggested Alfa…...
No color: More than 80% of vehicles on market now grayscale
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (418+ words) Whether it's dealers or consumers playing it safe, the color choices for vehicles are now lacking vibrant hues, with an iSeeCars study showing that more than 80% of cars being sold are white, black, gray, or silver. Going gray: Over the…...
Ed Morse Automotive Group makes Mercedes-Benz deal official, enters Montana
2+ mon, 4+ hour ago (876+ words) When Teddy Morse called to confirm his deal closed, I didn't expect him to hang up on me. (Sort of). And he didn't expect me to mention death. See, Morse stepped into the top leadership role at Ed Morse Automotive…...
Ken Garff Automotive Group adds Volkswagen dealership in Utah
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Driving the news: Ken Garff Automotive Group purchased a dealership in South Jordan, Utah, from Susan Watkins in a deal that closed June 8. For context: Volkswagen Southtowne sits about 15 miles south of Salt Lake City. The dealership was renamed Ken…...
CDK's Dave Thomas: Dealers should tune out EV politics and focus on customers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) Dealers should remain focused on serving EV customers rather than reacting to political headlines as the industry navigates shifting regulations, evolving consumer demand and changing competitive dynamics, says CDK’s Dave Thomas. The details: The industry analyst told CDG News that…...