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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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Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.

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

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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.

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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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

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Today’s top stories:

1. Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-dealers-stay-in-buy-mode-despite-tariff-uncertainty-2025-04-04

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

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/nearly-20-of-new-car-buyers-now-opt-for-84-month-loans-2025-04-04

3. Stellantis temporarily idles key North American plants

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-temporarily-idles-key-north-american-plants-2025-04-04

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Today’s top stories:

1. President Trump spares auto sector from reciprocal tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-spares-auto-sector-from-reciprocal-tariffs-2025-04-03

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

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/tesla-q1-deliveries-fall-13-missing-analyst-expectations-2025-04-03

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this…CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accomplish on time. Every time. Discover your shipping solutions at crctransport.us.

Today’s top stories:

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

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/tariff-fears-drive-record-march-sales-for-most-oems-but-april-remains-uncertain-2025-04-02

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

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-dealership-leans-into-pre-tariff-savings-promotions-2025-04-02

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this…CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accomplish on time. Every time. Discover your shipping solutions at crctransport.us.

Today’s top stories:

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

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/lucid-motors-capitalizes-on-shifting-ev-loyalties-2025-04-01

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by CRC Transport — If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport services and frustrated with delayed deliveries, you need to hear this…CRC Transport LLC is the direct carrier that delivers on-time, reliable, and secure vehicle transport nationwide. With a massive fleet of 320 trucks, there’s no job too big or detailed that we can’t accomplish on time. Every time. Discover your shipping solutions at crctransport.us.

Today’s top stories:

1. Trump holds the line on tariffs despite industry warnings

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/trump-holds-the-line-on-tariffs-despite-industry-warnings-2025-03-31

2. Tariffs threaten to reshape German carmakers’ profits and production

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/tariffs-threaten-to-reshape-german-carmakers-profits-and-production-2025-03-31

3. Hyundai’s new Georgia Megaplant opens as U.S. tariffs loom

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-s-new-georgia-megaplant-opens-as-u-s-tariffs-loom-2025-03-31

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Today’s Big Story: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up

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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.

This week's top stories:

1. White House adds clarity to President Trump’s 25% auto tariff announcement

2. Hyundai pledges $21B U.S. expansion as automakers brace for tariffs

3. President Trump’s auto tariffs spark global backlash

4. Auto loan fraud tops $9 billion in 2024

5. Website leads are pouring in, but dealerships aren’t keeping up—report

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