March 28, 2025

Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update

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Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update

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Today’s top stories:


1. New vehicle sales are forecasted to surge in March

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/new-vehicle-sales-poised-to-have-the-best-march-on-record-2025-03-28


2. President Trump’s auto tariffs spark global backlash

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-s-auto-tariffs-spark-global-backlash-2025-03-28


3. Auto insurance affordability takes a hit—but still better than the 2000s

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-insurance-affordability-takes-a-hit-but-still-better-than-the-2000s-2025-03-28



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