BIG NEWS! — 40 Under 40 nominations are now open!. We're proud to launch the third annual 40 Under 40 Awards, recognizing the brightest young professionals shaping the future of automotive retail. Think you know someone who deserves the spotlight—or is that someone you?. Tap the

Tesla’s California Registrations Slide for Seventh Straight Quarter. Tesla’s electric vehicle registrations in California dropped 21.1% year-over-year in Q2, continuing a downward trend that’s now spanned seven consecutive quarters, according to CNCDA. Despite the decline, the

Lucid Adds Tesla Supercharger Access, Reveals 2026 Air Lineup. Starting July 31, all Lucid Air vehicles—regardless of year—will be able to charge at over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America via a Lucid-approved adapter. This aligns with the debut of the 2026 Air lineup,

There's a growing disconnect between dealers and consumers. Urban Science and Harris Poll’s 2025 Buyer Influence Study shows dealers are bullish—but buyers remain skeptical. While 75% of dealers feel growth is easier than five years ago, consumers are still held back by.

Trump escalates Fed feud, calls for major rate cuts. President Trump took direct aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying “he’ll be out soon”—a reference to Powell’s term ending in eight months. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both criticized the Fed’s

Elevate the ownership experience through servant leadership and training with Ed Roberts:. Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford, joins Adam Marburger to share how servant leadership, vision-driven training and a relentless focus on the ownership experience have helped the dealership

GM’s Q2 profit drops 35%—but key market gains offer dealers reason for optimism. General Motors reported $1.9 billion in net income for Q2 2025, down 34.5% year-over-year, citing tariffs, warranty costs, and EV inventory adjustments. Still, the automaker maintained strong U.S.

Tesla just scored a major legal win in Louisiana. The EV maker has officially settled its lawsuit challenging the state’s 2017 ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. A dismissal notice filed in federal court confirmed the case is “fully and finally” resolved. • Tesla sued in

Mercedes-Benz Country Hill specialist Jeremy Raaymaker uses humor, social media to boost sales:. Raymaker joins us to discuss his journey into the automotive industry, the role of creative content in marketing, and how his team leverages social platforms to grow their business.

UAW Local 140 unanimously voted to approve charges against Shawn Fain. At a packed July 21 meeting, members of UAW Local 140 in Warren, MI, voted 80–0 to approve charges against Fain, accusing him of abuse of authority, retaliation, and conflicts of interest. It’s the fourth

Asbury just made a $1.45B move into the Northeast. Asbury Automotive Group has officially acquired The Herb Chambers Companies—bringing 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and 3 collision centers under its umbrella in a deal that reshapes the U.S. dealership landscape. • HCC sold

Look who stopped by the CBT studios today!. Our interview with Kelly Loeffler (@SBA_Kelly), Administrator of the @SBAgov, is coming soon!. Stay tuned!

As affordability tightens and policy shifts accelerate, Longo Toyota is staying ahead of the curve. Doug Eroh, President and GM of Longo Toyota, joins Inside Automotive to share how the country’s largest Toyota store is navigating the evolving retail landscape—and still on pace

Is this the right time to sell your dealership?. Between tariffs, margin compression, and a shifting buy-sell market, the days of sky-high multiples are fading. But for well-run stores, opportunity still exists—if you move smart and move soon. Dealer transactions are down YoY,.

How fixed ops leaders are boosting performance with coaching, culture & accountability:. In this episode of Service Drive, Shon Kingrey of Kayser Automotive Group and fixed ops coach John Fairchild share how top-performing service departments use structure, transparency, and team

Stellantis Reports $2.7B Loss Amid Tariffs, Sales Decline in North America. Stellantis posted a €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) net loss for H1 2025 as U.S. tariffs, program cancellations, and slumping North American sales took a heavy toll. Shipments dropped 25% in the region,

NHTSA Closes Probe Into Nearly 455K Nissan Vehicles After Recall. The NHTSA has officially closed its investigation into engine failures affecting nearly 455,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, following a June recall. Nissan will conduct dealer-led inspections and extend

Rolls-Royce Expands U.S. Manufacturing with $75M South Carolina Investment. Rolls-Royce will invest $75 million to expand its Aiken, South Carolina, engine plant—adding 60,000 sq. ft., creating 60 jobs, and ramping up production of its MTU Series 4000 engines used in data

Mitsubishi Unveils 2026 Lineup with New Hybrid Outlander and PHEV Upgrades. Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its 2026 model-year updates, led by a new turbocharged mild-hybrid Outlander, a refreshed Outlander PHEV, and minor tweaks to the Eclipse Cross. These changes align with the

U.S. hits Chinese graphite with 160% tariff—EV costs could spike. The U.S. Commerce Department has slapped a 93.5% anti-dumping duty on Chinese graphite, bringing the total tariff to 160% when combined with existing levies. Graphite is critical for lithium-ion EV batteries—and

GMC amps up luxury with 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate. GMC is giving the Acadia a luxury boost with the introduction of the Denali Ultimate trim for 2026, adding high-end tech, premium materials, and Super Cruise to its mid-size SUV lineup. The move gives dealers a new flagship