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Showroom•by Hannah Mitchell•November 11, 2026

Auto Transaction Prices Hit New Height

October sales of big, pricey models push up the average, even as budget-conscious consumers snag more economical options.

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Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•November 11, 2026

Philly Family Sells Stores

The Hills are exiting the automotive retail market after serving the Philadelphia area for more than 30 years.

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Cars moving on street in China in daylight
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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Hands with one handcuff on holding sign that says fraud in all capitals.
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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Two women in car, one driver and one passenger. View of windshield and road ahead.
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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The outside of Willis Lexus car dealership in front of sunrise.
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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Exterior of Porsche dealership
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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The outside of a Mt. Pleasant car dealership.
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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Two Mercedes key fobs on a key chain
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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