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MARCH 26, 2025






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Will Detroit 3 Avoid Tariffs?
The Detroit Free Press details if President Trump may exclude a set of sector-specific tariffs while applying reciprocal levies on April 2.

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2.

Tires Can Boost Profits or Drive Customers Away

Roll ahead with tire sales but educate customers to steer clear of dealer – and brand – dissatisfaction.

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Is Your Brand Winning?
AutoGuide lists customers' picks for top dealership experience based on brand.

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Do You Mishandle Sales Leads?
A recent report shows missed calls, lapsed follow-ups and other missteps are common in dealerships, reports Auto Remarketing.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Breaking Down the Numbers on Tariff-Palooza

Analysts contend President Trump’s tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, set to begin April 2, are going to wreak havoc on the auto industry’s costs and profits, with consumers seeing even higher prices for new cars, parts and repairs at a time when the Fed is already predicting inflation later this year.

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