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Automotive retail tech startups forced to adapt | Jaguar Land Rover cuts 500 manager positions | Who wins in 'holy war' between automakers, dealers? | Tesla Autopilot on trial | 2026 Subaru Uncharted is Crosstrek-sized EV | Graphite tariffs

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Tariff uncertainty forces global automotive retail tech startups to adapt

Some international automotive retail technology startups are facing challenges with U.S. expansions because of U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-to-predict tariff policies and tougher visa enforcement.

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Jaguar Land Rover cuts 500 manager positions amid global headwinds

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Column: In 'holy war' between dealers, automakers over warranty rates, nobody wins

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Automotive News Video: 40 Under 40 2025

Whether it's mastering digital retail, leading diverse teams, or building new community connections, this year's class reflects the best of what's next.

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	Smarter Selling Starts Right Here

Get the inside track on what's new in CDK Modern Retail. From CRM and F&I upgrades to smarter Desking workflows, this month's Insider gives you tools to work faster, sell smarter, and boost profits. Don't just keep up — stay ahead.

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Rethinking and evolving F&I profit strategy in a connected era

Dealers rely on the F&I office to keep profitability strong amid shrinking margins, rising overhead, and increasing regulatory demands. It's long been the pillar of dealership profit, but in a marketplace evolving rapidly, the traditional "one-and-done" F&I model is no longer enough.

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Tesla Autopilot on trial: Testimony focuses on alert system; another case settled out-of-court

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2026 Subaru Uncharted is Crosstrek-sized EV with 290-mile range, 338 hp

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The Transformation of F&I in the face of economic shifts and market dynamics

Rising interest rates, vehicle affordability issues, and rapidly advancing technologies are transforming the F&I landscape in dealership operations

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GM CEO Mary Barra, Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung to keynote Automotive News Congress Sept. 11

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U.S. set to impose 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite, a key EV battery material

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Who will the auto loan tax deduction help?

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How the engine fueled America's passion for the car

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CAFE defanged; solving the service tech shortage with Faulkner's Mike Rocchi

Automakers are off the hook for fuel efficiency penalties for the last three years. Volvo swings to a $1 billion loss. Plus, Faulkner Automotive's Mike Rocchi talks about how the 25-store dealership group has staffed up its service drive despite the nationwide tech shortage.

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