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CDG Bites Channel Announcement!
April 15, 2025

CDG Bites Channel Announcement!

Big changes are coming for the CDG bites channel so stay tuned for an exciting new show launching early May co-hosted by Sam D'arc and Ulisse "Uli" De Martino!
CDG Bites Channel Announcement!
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CDG Bites Channel Announcement!
Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
April 15, 2025

Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force

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. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15 2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-makers-roll-out-conquest-offers-as-tesla-trade-ins-climb-2025-04-15 3. Hyundai assembles task for...
Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
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Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force
Daily Dealer:  Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
April 14, 2025

Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

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. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14 3...
Daily Dealer:  Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
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Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
Daily Dealer:  Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
April 14, 2025

Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

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. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14 3...
Daily Dealer:  Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
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Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV
The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
April 13, 2025

The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appointment scheduling in multiple languages, while integrating with your systems. Never miss another lead. visit http...
The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
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The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment
The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
April 12, 2025

The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations. 2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers 3. The end of March kicked off a mad dash to dealerships—a sugar high of car sales, driven by fears of what’s coming next. 4. According...
The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
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The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act
Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
April 11, 2025

Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential

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. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11 2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-tech-is-advancing-but-demand-not-so-much-2025-04-11 3. In-person auto shows ...
Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
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Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential
Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
April 10, 2025

Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor

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. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10 2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-targets-4m-global-sales-by-2030-with-evs-leading-the-charge-2025-04-10 3...
Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
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Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
April 9, 2025

Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future

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. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’ https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09 2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/americans-are-missing-their-car-payments-at-a-staggering-rate-202...
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
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Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future
Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
April 8, 2025

Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March

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. Auto industry enters high-stakes reset under new tariffs — report https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-enters-high-stakes-reset-under-new-tariffs-report-2025-04-08 2. UAW Pres. backs auto tariffs but calls broader trade measures “reckless” https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/uaw-pres-backs-auto-tariffs-but-calls-broader-trade-measures-reckle...
Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
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Daily Dealer: Automakers face strategic reckoning, UAW Pres. shows support for tariffs, EV market grows slightly in March
Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
April 7, 2025

Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed

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. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno proposes tax deduction for auto loan interest https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ohio-senator-bernie-moreno-proposes-tax-deduction-for-auto-loan-interest-2025-04-07 2. Q1 vehicle recall count drops to 10-year low https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/q1-vehicle-recall-count-drops-to-10-year-low-2025-04-07 3. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 ...
Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
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Daily Dealer: Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes car loan interest tax break, recalls hit record low in Q1, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 gets refreshed
The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
April 6, 2025

The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – The world’s leading online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn more @ https://www.openlane.com/ Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for th...
The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
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The Breakdown: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit
The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
April 5, 2025

The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Tariff fears drive record March sales for most OEMs—but April remains uncertain 2. Subaru dealership leans into “pre-tariff savings” promotions 3. Nearly 20% of new car buyers now opt for 84-month loans 4. Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty 5. Lucid Motors capitalizes on shifting EV loyalties Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealer...
The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
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The Weekly: 84-month auto loans set record in Q1, new car sales surge in March, Subaru dealer launches “pre-tariff” pricing
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
April 4, 2025

Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this …CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accom...
Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
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Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A strong despite tariffs concerns, 7-year auto loan terms increase, Stellantis pauses key plants
Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
April 3, 2025

Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this …CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accom...
Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
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Daily Dealer: Autos exempt from ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ VW issues short-term guidance for dealers, Tesla Q1 deliveries drop
Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
April 2, 2025

Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this …CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accom...
Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
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Daily Dealer: Automakers report stellar sales in March, Nissan slashes MSRPs, Subaru dealer rolls out ‘pre-tariff’ discounts
Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
April 1, 2025

Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this …CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accom...
Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
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Daily Dealer: Hyundai issues vehicle pricing alert, Ford and GM warn of tariff impact, Lucid Motors gains momentum
Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
March 31, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this …CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accom...
Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
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Daily Dealer: Auto tariffs—Trump dismisses pricing concerns, German brands in the crosshairs, Hyundai prepares with plant opening
The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
March 30, 2025

The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up This episode is brought to you by: CRC Transport – If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services or frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this. CRC Transport LLC operates as a premier carrier with a fleet of 320 trucks, ensuring punctual and secure deliveries tail...
The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
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The Breakdown: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up
The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
March 29, 2025

The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. White House adds clarity to President Trump’s 25% auto tariff announcement 2. Hyundai pledges $21B U.S. expansion as automakers brace for tariffs 3. President Trump’s auto tariffs spark global backlash 4. Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion in 2024 5. Website leads are pouring in, but dealerships aren’t keeping up—report Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@carde...
The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
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The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion
Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insurance affordability update
March 28, 2025

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

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this report has delivered analysis on dealership performance, market trends, and franchise valuations—off...
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
Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
March 27, 2025

Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this report has delivered analysis on dealership performance, market trends, and franchise valuations—off...
Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
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Daily Dealer: What we know about auto tariffs, Nissan unveils new product line, Rivian spins off micromobility business
Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
March 26, 2025

Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this report has delivered analysis on dealership performance, market trends, and franchise valuations—off...
Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
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Daily Dealer: Dealers mishandle leads at high rates, Morgan Stanley upgrades Carvana, Hyundai rolls out Tesla charging adapter
Daily Dealer:  Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.
March 25, 2025

Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this report has delivered analysis on dealership performance, market trends, and franchise valuations—off...
Daily Dealer:  Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.
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Daily Dealer: Dealership M&A market update, auto loan fraud spikes, Hyundai commits $21B to U.S.