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House Committee Advances Surface Transportation Bill with Key REPAIR Act Provisions

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Don’t Miss the General Sessions at NIADA Convention & Expo 2026

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White House Issues Executive Order Tightening Banking and Credit Access for Non-U.S. Citizens

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House Committee Advances Surface Transportation Bill with Key REPAIR Act Provisions

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Don’t Miss the General Sessions at NIADA Convention & Expo 2026

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White House Issues Executive Order Tightening Banking and Credit Access for Non-U.S. Citizens

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Rates on Hold — What It Means for Your Used Car Business

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AI Diagnostics Are Listening — And Independent Dealers Should Be Too

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Subprime Loan Share Surges

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NIADA Convention Deadlines Are Upon Us

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Rising Risks in BHPH: What the Fed’s Latest Report Means for Independent Dealers

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AI Diagnostics Are Listening — And Independent Dealers Should Be Too

AI-Powered Dealership Cloning Scams: What Your Business Needs to Know

IRS issues warning about phishing scams on dealers

New technology changes the way dealerships do business

FINANCE & INSURANCE

White House Issues Executive Order Tightening Banking and Credit Access for Non-U.S. Citizens

Rates on Hold — What It Means for Your Used Car Business

AI Diagnostics Are Listening — And Independent Dealers Should Be Too

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AI Diagnostics Are Listening — And Independent Dealers Should Be Too

AI-Powered Dealership Cloning Scams: What Your Business Needs to Know

Amazon Autos Shifts Into High Gear With Major Expansion

NIADA

May 20, 2026

White House Issues Executive Order Tightening Banking and Credit Access for Non-U.S. Citizens

On May 19, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (Order) entitled “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System.” The Order cites risks associated with “the extension of…

NIADA

May 19, 2026

Rates on Hold — What It Means for Your Used Car Business

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold its benchmark rate at 3.5–3.75% in late April is more than a macroeconomic headline — it’s a direct headwind for independent used car dealers and the…

NIADA

May 19, 2026

AI Diagnostics Are Listening — And Independent Dealers Should Be Too

A new wave of AI-powered diagnostic technology is making its way into automotive retail, and independent dealers should be paying close attention. Tools like AutoSonix and V2M are emerging…

NIADA

May 19, 2026

Subprime Loan Share Surges

After years on the sidelines, subprime borrowers are returning to the automotive finance market in a meaningful way. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q4…

NIADA

May 12, 2026

April Auto Sales Dip as Post-Tariff Surge Fades

The new-vehicle market continued to cool in April, and for used car dealers, that shift is creating both challenges and opportunity. U.S. new-vehicle sales fell 6.7% in April, marking the…