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Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•November 9, 2026

Automakers Must Switch Routes to Compete With China

An analysis of the ascendant players’ increasing market share and how they got there advises Western OEMs to follow a similar playbook to protect their businesses.

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Auto Finance•by Lauren Lawrence•November 9, 2026

Auto Finance Fraud Flourishes

Synthetic identities account for the majority of vehicle financing crimes, making dealerships’ prevention efforts a vital step in the process.

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Showroom•by Lauren Lawrence•November 4, 2026

Making the Safe Choice

Kelley Blue Book has turned households with teen drivers onto safe and affordable options for their vehicles of choice

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Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•November 2, 2026

Hawkeye State Dealerships Trade Hands

One auto group and a single store sell as part of a recent deluge of U.S. buy-sell transactions making 2026 a hot M&A year.

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Showroom•by Lauren Lawrence•November 2, 2026

Inventory Holds Steady

September new-vehicle inventory rose slightly month-over-month, but dealer lots are laden with MY2026 vehicles as the typical model year changeover trudges along.

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Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•October 28, 2026

Mainstay Georgia Auto Group Sells

Acquisition by Group 1 extends its presence in the U.S. luxury retail market with the addition of the 10-store stable.

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Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•October 28, 2026

New Auto Group Enters the Market

The Iowa transaction involved a Chevrolet GMC Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram rooftop.

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Showroom•by Hannah Mitchell•October 26, 2026

October Auto Sales Fall With the Leaves

A forecast anticipates retail deliveries are down this month as consumers continue to face cost challenges, though more are tapping long loans in order to buy.

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Digital•by Lauren Lawrence•October 26, 2026

Data Drives Success

Dealerships that make decisions based on data rather than gut instinct or experience have a leg up on their competitors, according to a recent survey.

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Showroom•by Lauren Lawrence•October 21, 2026

California Sees Quarterly Gains

California’s new-vehicle market saw a boost in hybrids in the third quarter and its first overall quarterly market gain of the year.

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