Retail

The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
Retail
Direct-to-consumer upstarts challenge dealerships for a century
Franchised dealerships have displayed adaptability, shrewdness and problem-solving abilities for over 100 years — even as market upstarts continue challenging their role.
Direct-to-consumer upstarts challenge dealerships for a century
Stellantis
Changes afoot at Stellantis after Carlos Tavares’ departure
Changes afoot at Stellantis after Carlos Tavares’ departure
Retail
Competition for supply in 2025 leaves little room to shirk on used-car acquisitions, dealers say
Competition for supply in 2025 leaves little room to shirk on used-car acquisitions, dealers say
Retail
Violence happens at dealerships. Some stores train to prepare
Violence happens at dealerships. Some stores train to prepare
Daily 5 report for Jan. 14: Cleveland-Cliffs CEO blasts automakers: ‘You need to deserve to be helped’
Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor weigh new bid for U.S. Steel, report says
Servco adds Toyota dealerships on Hawaii’s Big Island
F&I data: Record amount financed, record percentage of $1,000 monthly payments on new vehicles in Q4
Former used-car retailer Vroom says it completed bankruptcy proceedings
Bankrupt loan servicer for used-vehicle dealership group ordered to pay $42.6 million after CFPB wins by default
Congressional caucus takes up technician shortage
1 Thing We’re Talking About: Reynolds, UVeye team up to increase service transparency
How subscription models could revolutionize service departments, drive profits
Carvana renews loan sale deal with lender Ally Financial amid short report scrutiny
Daily 5 report for Dec. 12: CES is right around the corner
CarMax launches media and creative agency review