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The EV depreciation problem explained (and how dealers are conquering it)
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1110+ words) At the bottom of just about every CDG newsletter is a quick poll. If you've got a second, pick an option (loved it, just okay, disliked it), and even better, drop a line or two on why. Because we build…...
General Motors to take $7.1 billion charge for Q4 earnings on EV, China slowdown
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (436+ words) General Motors $GM ( " 0.04% ) on Thursday said it will record $7.1 billion in charges against its fourth-quarter earnings. The charges relate to the automaker's plans to scale back EV production and a restructuring of its joint deal with China's SAIC Motor Co.,…...
Stellantis to phase out all plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S.
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (458+ words) Stellantis $STLA ( " 1.27% ) is discontinuing all its plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S., including the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, touted as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. The details: The 2025 model year marks the end of the plug-in Wrangler's sales in North America and…...
The time-to-sale problem dealers are dying to fix (and who's figured it out)
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (1029+ 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 Sanjay Varnwal, Co-Founder & CEO at Spyne.ai. In part 2 of…...
Senate Committee puts affordability hearing with auto CEOs on hold
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (509+ words) A standoff between Ford $F ( " 4.11% ) and Senator Ted Cruz has led to the postponement of a Senate committee meeting with the CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and Tesla regarding vehicle affordability. The details: The meeting planned with the Senate…...
Vehicle service quality becomes more influential as brand loyalty erodes — study
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (510+ words) Gas and hybrids still dominate car shopper intent, but brand loyalty is cracking and buyers expect more from connected technology and vehicle service than ever before. Driving the news: Consumer interest in internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles remains…...
Andy Mohr Auto Group acquires Toyota store just outside of Chicago
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (245+ words) Driving the news: Andy Mohr Automotive Group has acquired Arlington Toyota in Palatine, Illinois, from the Vicari family, marking Mohr's entry into the Chicago market. For context: Arlington Toyota was founded by Tony Vicari in 1983 and has been family-owned for…...
CES 2026 reflects growing focus on automotive AI tech, self-driving cars
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (484+ words) Self-driving vehicles and AI are expected to be the major focus of automotive displays at this year's CES, as the hype over EVs takes a back seat to other tech innovations across the sector. The details: For the past few…...
USMCA, tariffs top Trump Administration’s auto agenda for 2026
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (523+ words) President Donald Trump's administration enacted a host of policies in 2025 that impacted the U.S. auto industry, but there are more measures left on his agenda that he's likely to pick up in 2026. First things first: From gutting emissions rules to ending…...
Stellantis confirms return of Ram TRX with supercharged V-8
1+ week, 3+ day ago (734+ words) Stellantis $STLA ( " 4.87% ) is bringing back the Ram TRX, a V-8-powered Ram 1500 pickup truck from the company's newly relaunched SRT Performance Division. The details: The automaker said Thursday that the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will be available late in 2026 for $99,995 (not including…...