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Group 1 Automotive trims 700 jobs in Q1 amid uncertain market
The headcount reduction and other cuts could help slash annual expenses for the Houston-based megadealer by about $50 million.
By Jim Henry • May 22, 2026 -
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A Colorado dealership group buys its first Chevrolet store
New co-owner Ivette Dominguez Drawe is counting on an inventory boost to kick-start sales.
By Alysha Webb • May 21, 2026 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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ColumnReman auto parts business just begging to be ‘discovered’
John McElroy argues that remanufactured parts should be on the minds of more dealerships — but a broader movement to utilize them needs to start with automakers.
By John McElroy • May 21, 2026 -
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ColumnFor dealers and automakers alike, good service is good business
Automakers aren’t just interested in building and selling vehicles, they also pay keen attention to how dealers service them. Here’s why.
By Steve Finlay • May 19, 2026 -
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Auto loan delinquency rates increased more slowly in Q1
New York Fed researchers are closely watching the percentage of loans that transition into delinquency in a given quarter in order to measure the health of the auto finance market.
By Jim Henry • May 14, 2026 -
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UK sales surge 24% in April amid challenging environment
New-car registrations bounced back from a year ago, but questions of sustainability and meeting mandated EV targets persist.
By Paul Myles • May 13, 2026 -
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Lithia Motors reorganizes dealerships as part of productivity push
CEO Bryan DeBoer aims to centralize roles and combine others to remove layers, even potentially shifting service advisors to remote work.
By Jim Henry • May 12, 2026 -
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Sonic Automotive’s focus on used cars led to record profits in Q1
Higher revenue from used vehicles helped the company offset a 10% year-on-year drop in new-car sales.
By Jim Henry • May 7, 2026 -
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Asbury Automotive sheds some dealerships as an investment in the future
A new dealer management system and funds freed through the sale of some stores will help the automotive retail giant “harvest” greater operating efficiencies.
By Jim Henry • May 5, 2026 -
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Diehl Automotive Group adds Toyota, VW dealerships amid buying spree
CEO Corina Diehl said a refined corporate structure has helped accelerate its M&A process and identify unique opportunities like a collision center addition.
By Alysha Webb • Updated May 5, 2026 -
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A single-point dealership sells to a larger auto group to remain competitive
Derek Sylvester, former owner of the Chevy store, will continue working there along with his two daughters and nephew.
By Alysha Webb • April 30, 2026 -
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2027 Infiniti QX65 review: Luxury fastback SUV makes a smooth statement
The QX65 channels FX design flair and delivers refinement and comfort for the road, not necessarily the trail.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2026 -
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JLR recalls more than 170,000 US mild hybrids over power loss
A remedy for the issue that could lead to DC-DC converter failure is "currently under development," according to a JLR letter filed with NHTSA.
By Paul Myles • April 27, 2026 -
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Fixed Ops, F&I carry the load for dealerships in Q1
Tariffs imposed a year ago temporarily restored some of the pricing power dealers had lost because of higher new-car inventories, a Presidio-NCM study said.
By Jim Henry • April 27, 2026 -
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Ally Financial grows auto loans despite lukewarm sales environment
Executives said the bank’s dealer financial services unit remains choosy on auto loan approvals, amid record-high credit applications.
By Jim Henry • April 23, 2026 -
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Todd Blue gets his Porsche store through 4 dealership purchase in California
The deal with Umansky Auto Group also included Audi, Land Rover and Honda dealerships in Livermore.
By Alysha Webb • April 21, 2026 -
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CarMax prices start to fall as turnaround plan begins
New CEO Keith Barr said lower prices beget more sales, but cost cutting moves are still on the table.
By Jim Henry • April 17, 2026 -
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ColumnBuild it and they will come? Not always in the auto biz
Automakers today are less likely to build multiple vehicle configurations that don’t sell well.
By Steve Finlay • April 14, 2026 -
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Vann York Auto Group acquires Hyundai, Kia stores
Adding human capital supported Vann York Automotive Group's recent Hyundai and Kia store acquisitions.
By Alysha Webb • Updated April 13, 2026 -
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Low inventories, income-tax refunds raising used-vehicle values
High prices for new vehicles are prompting new-car shoppers to pivot to used vehicles, and that boosts used-car demand, Cox Automotive said.
By Jim Henry • April 9, 2026 -
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End of EV mandate tempts out-of-state buyers to acquire California dealerships
But other regulations still make the state undesirable to some potential automotive franchise owners.
By Alysha Webb • April 8, 2026 -
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Iran war casts shadow on sales outlook at NY Auto Forum
Both JD Power and Cox Automotive expect their earlier 2026 new-vehicle sales forecasts to hold — but a drawn-out war could change things.
By Jim Henry • April 6, 2026 -
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State dealer laws add up to $5K to a new vehicle’s price, think tank finds
“Protecting an incumbent distribution channel is not the same as protecting consumers,” the International Center for Law & Economics concluded in an issue brief.
By Eric Walz • April 3, 2026 -
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Three stores, two buyers and one seller: The complex tale of the Hello Auto sale
Ghreiwati Auto Group acquired Mazda and Kia stores in Southern California, while a Subaru store went to a different buyer.
By Alysha Webb • March 31, 2026 -
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Why the Iran war hasn’t yet affected US vehicle sales forecasts
Cox Automotive notes that it historically takes months of high gas prices to broadly impact new-vehicle sales.
By Jim Henry • March 31, 2026
