Daily Dealer: 2025 auto retailing trends, Carvana targeted in new report, car ownership costs expected to ease

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today's top stories: 

1. 2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto

2. Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report

3. Elevated car ownership costs are forcing drivers to rethink every mile

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