New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book’s March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes a

Used retail sales were up 9 percent in March, hitting 1.66 million vehicles sold according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. This is an increase from the 1.52 million reported in February and the largest monthly amount

Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry this week as automotive tariffs continue to shape the landscape. BMW Plans to Expand Spartanburg Plant, Increase Production by 80,000 BMW is considering increasing shifts at its Spartanburg, SC p

AutoNation Expands Footprint in Colorado AutoNation has acquired Groove Ford and Groove Mazda, rebranded to now operate under the names AutoNation Ford Arapahoe and AutoNation Mazda Arapahoe. In 2024, the stores sold nearly 5,000 new and used vehic

Just a few months after kicking off its sales program with dealerships across the U.S., Amazon is already eyeing expansion into the used cars market. During an interview on the Automotive News Daily Drive podcast,  Fan Jin, director and general ma

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The biggest challenge currently facing the automotive market seems to be affordability. According to CarGurus, new vehicles listed for less than $30,000 accounted for only 13 percent of inventory in Q1. This is a steep decline from 37 percent in Q1 2

Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry as companies respond to Trump’s tariff policies: GM Boosts Truck Production in Indiana General Motors is increasing truck production in Indiana following trade tariffs, capitalizing on potentia

CDK Global has announced the launch of its new CDK Fundamentals Suite, a business system designed specifically for use at small auto dealerships. The new offering is built for both independent and smaller franchise dealerships, looking to meet their