The U.S. auto industry is on the brink of another major inflection point. For dealer principals paying attention, the signals are clear: we are moving into a period of structural change: Tariffs, rising operational costs, and evolving consumer preferences are converging to reshape automotive retail, once again. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: the question is no […] [Read More]

The direct effects of tariffs on used vehicles are negligible. But that doesn’t mean they have no effect at all. Cars Commerce’s Industry Insights 1H Report showed the major impact of tariffs on the used-vehicle market, in areas ranging from supply and the age of available used units to consumer demand and prices. “Tariff pressure […] [Read More]

Brand loyalty continued rising in the first half of 2025 — with a very notable exception. The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Automotive Brand Loyalty Mid-Year 2025 Study found overall brand loyalty for new vehicles rose to 53.3% through June 30, up 1.2 percentage points from the end of 2024. That continues a steady rise from the […] [Read More]

Over the next three years, dealers are expected to face ongoing inventory challenges, with a shortage of about 8 million used vehicles and lease returns down by 50%. In some cases, dealers are going to have to offer vehicles they may not have thought of as retail units in the past. One thing to keep […] [Read More]

Steve Rowley, president of Cox Automotive, said there are a lot of forces currently impacting the auto industry landscape. Vehicle electrification, new technology and consumer affordability are among the challenges and changes the wholesale and retail auto industries have to navigate to competitively buy, sell and service vehicles, he said. But perhaps the most prominent force impacting the auto industry ... [Read More]

In no particular order, Jeremiah Wheeler is an auto industry executive. He’s a Used Car Week Hall of Famer. He holds an MBA from SMU. He’s a husband. A dad. And this week, he became a published author. Wheeler, who is president at DRN, MVTRAC and SCM, talked with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby […] [Read More]

My Bojangles order is usually the classic: Cajun filet biscuit combo with cheese, fries with extra seasoning, sweet tea. But I also appreciate that North Carolina’s unofficial home of fried chicken is not afraid to experiment. They focus on their chicken-and-biscuit staples, but will add twists to the menu like wings, breakfast burritos, cheese biscuits […] [Read More]

For years, the auction house has been a cornerstone of inventory acquisition for auto dealers. It offered a seemingly reliable pipeline of vehicles to replenish lots and meet consumer demand. However, the landscape has dramatically shifted, leaving many retailers to deal with a new frustration: the increasing difficulty of finding quality inventory without succumbing to […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits — who many industry leaders consider to be as cool as Will Smith — will also be saying, “Welcome to Miami” next spring. On Tuesday, Cherokee Media Group officially announced plans to host the Used Car Industry Summit on April 13-15 at Miami’s premier waterfront destination: the luxurious InterContinental Miami. […] [Read More]

Vehicle recalls spiked in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from BizzyCar. The dealership recall management platform’s Q2 2025 Recall Report found more than 7.3 million vehicles were recalled between April and June, the most in more than a year and more than double the total of Q1. The report, which […] [Read More]