Today’s top stories:

1. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15

2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-makers-roll-out-conquest-offers-as-tesla-trade-ins-climb-2025-04-15

3. Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-assembles-task-force-to-build-its-own-ev-batteries-report-2025-04-15

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Today’s top stories:

1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing…

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14

2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14

3. Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

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This week's top stories:

1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations.

2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers

3. The end of March kicked off a mad dash to dealerships—a sugar high of car sales, driven by fears of what’s coming next.

4. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price was $47,462, down slightly from February’s revised figure

5. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno—known to some as the GOP’s rising “car czar”—is quickly becoming a key player in President Trump’s vision to reshape the auto industry.

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Today’s top stories:

1. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11

2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-tech-is-advancing-but-demand-not-so-much-2025-04-11

3. In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/in-person-auto-shows-still-move-metal-even-in-a-digital-age-2025-04-11

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Today’s top stories:

1. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading…

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10

2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-targets-4m-global-sales-by-2030-with-evs-leading-the-charge-2025-04-10

3. BMW fires back at White House trade advisor Peter Navarro

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/bmw-fires-back-at-white-house-trade-advisor-peter-navarro-2025-04-10

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Today’s top stories:

1. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09

2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/americans-are-missing-their-car-payments-at-a-staggering-rate-2025-04-09

3. Toyota accelerates EV strategy with 15 new models planned by 2027 — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/toyota-accelerates-ev-strategy-with-15-new-models-planned-by-2027-report-2025-04-09

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Today’s top stories:

1. Auto industry enters high-stakes reset under new tariffs — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-enters-high-stakes-reset-under-new-tariffs-report-2025-04-08

2. UAW Pres. backs auto tariffs but calls broader trade measures “reckless”

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/uaw-pres-backs-auto-tariffs-but-calls-broader-trade-measures-reckless-2025-04-08

3. EV adoption edges upward as legacy automakers gain share

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-adoption-edges-upward-as-legacy-automakers-gain-share-2025-04-08

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Today’s top stories:

1. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno proposes tax deduction for auto loan interest

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ohio-senator-bernie-moreno-proposes-tax-deduction-for-auto-loan-interest-2025-04-07

2. Q1 vehicle recall count drops to 10-year low

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/q1-vehicle-recall-count-drops-to-10-year-low-2025-04-07

3. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets a fresh look for 2026

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/the-hyundai-ioniq-6-gets-a-fresh-look-2025-04-07

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Today’s Big Story: 3 crucial lessons every dealership operator needs to know as tariffs hit

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This week's top stories:

1. Tariff fears drive record March sales for most OEMs—but April remains uncertain

2. Subaru dealership leans into “pre-tariff savings” promotions

3. Nearly 20% of new car buyers now opt for 84-month loans

4. Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty

5. Lucid Motors capitalizes on shifting EV loyalties

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1. President Trump spares auto sector from reciprocal tariffs

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2. Volkswagen maps out first steps in tariff response

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volkswagen-maps-out-first-steps-in-tariff-response-2025-04-03

3. Tesla Q1 deliveries fall 13%, missing analyst expectations

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1. Tariff fears drive record March sales for most OEMs—but April remains uncertain

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2. Nissan cuts prices on 2025 Rogue, Pathfinder to defend market share

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/nissan-cuts-prices-on-2025-rogue-pathfinder-to-defend-market-share-2025-04-02

3. Subaru dealership leans into “pre-tariff savings” promotions

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1. Hyundai tells dealers current vehicle prices 'not guaranteed’

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-tells-dealers-current-vehicle-prices-not-guaranteed-2025-04-01

2. Detroit automakers warn of ‘significant’ disruption from auto tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/detroit-automakers-warn-of-significant-disruption-from-auto-tariffs-2025-04-01

3. Lucid Motors capitalizes on shifting EV loyalties

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2. Rivian cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in February

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3. Backlash continues against Elon Musk’s political ascent—Tesla caught in the crosshairs

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2. Mazda cuts $3.3B from electric vehicle plans

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3. Ford CEO Jim Farley earned nearly $25M last year

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Today’s Big Story: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them

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2. Dealer sentiment improves—but interest rates and rising costs still cloud outlook

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3. Audi plots supercar comeback with next-gen hybrid R8

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1. EV incentives soar to 5 year high—nearly $5,000 above the market average

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-incentives-soar-to-5-year-high-nearly-5-000-above-the-market-average-2025-03-12

2. Volkswagen expects revenue to improve amid restructuring costs and trade risks

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volkswagen-expects-profits-to-improve-amid-restructuring-costs-and-trade-risks-2025-03-12

3. Stellantis' Maserati brand pulls the plug on future EV sports car

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1. Car loans get easier to secure—even for riskier borrowers

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-loans-get-easier-to-secure-even-for-riskier-borrowers-2025-03-11

2. UAW President Shawn Fain stands in support of tariffs

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3. Tesla secured half of Canada’s remaining EV rebates in just three days

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Today’s Big Story: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition

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3. Another auto show off the calendar—this time in Columbus

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2. President Trump grants Detroit 3 automakers a 30-day exemption on tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-grants-detroit-3-automakers-a-30-day-exemption-on-tariffs-2025-03-06

3. Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report

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2. Dealership sales teams are earning higher marks from customers—survey

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3. Hyundai posts record February U.S. sales while Ford and Toyota slip

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2. Subaru dealers are setting a new standard for online lead responses

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-dealers-are-setting-a-new-standard-for-online-lead-responses-2025-03-04

3. GM taps former Google exec. for its first-ever Chief AI Officer role

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/gm-taps-former-google-exec-for-its-first-ever-chief-ai-officer-role-2025-03-04

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2. Hyundai dials back solid-state battery plans while competitors accelerate

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3. Protests against Elon Musk intensify at Tesla showrooms nationwide

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Today’s Big Story: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch

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3. The 2026 Ramcharger: Stellantis hedges bets on 'Goldilocks' pickup

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2. EV owners aren’t looking back—94% plan to stick with electric: study

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3. Auto regulatory watchdog loses staff—raising questions about Elon Musk’s influence

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1. Wholesale used car prices see slight drop so far in February

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2. Most auto dealers are failing to harness AI's potential—survey

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3. Ford recalls 240,000 SUVs over seatbelt issue as quality struggles continue

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Today’s Big Story: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next

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2. Auto tariffs: Ford CEO backtracks, Nissan rethinks Mexico production

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3. Auto industry faces rising cyber threats as massive-scale attacks triple: report

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3. Protests erupt nationwide over Elon Musk’s role in federal government

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Today’s Big Story: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play

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This week's top stories: 

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2. Software glitches are undermining vehicle dependability—study

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3. Scout Motors can build in S.C.—but no direct sales allowed for now

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2. Auto loan availability is the strongest its been in nearly 2 years

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3. GM and Ford aren’t staying quiet on tariff impacts anymore

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2. Automakers retreat further from corporate DEI policies

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3. Elon Musk’s DOGE team targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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2. General Motors is retiring the gas-powered Chevy Blazer after 2025

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Today’s Big Story: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

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2. Tariffs could slow interest rate cuts, says Chicago Fed CEO

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3. Auto insurers want a 22.6% hike on rates for North Carolina drivers

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2. Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

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3. Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

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3. The future of cars is software-defined—and automakers are all in

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2. Toyota tightens grip on California’s new car market as Tesla’s EV lead shrinks

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3. Stellantis continues leadership overhaul amid pressure to fix U.S. operations

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2. Honda grows Ohio manufacturing investment to over $1 billion

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3. Tesla leans into leasing with another round of price cuts

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2. GM surges in EV market, but the road ahead isn’t easy

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3. VW's ID.7 canceled for U.S. amidst 'challenging EV climate’

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2. Courts vacate FTC CARS rule after NADA, TADA challenge

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3. Study finds many dealers fall short on key lead processes

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2. Jeep counts on Wagoneer S to win over new customers

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3. 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award goes to Indiana dealer Raymond Farabaugh

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2. Stellantis expands U.S. production, will build new Dodge Durango in Detroit

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