Lexus ranked first overall in NADA’s Winter 2026 Dealer Attitude Survey, earning the highest marks from its franchised dealers. Dealer satisfaction improved across much of the industry as automaker-retailer relations continued to improve. Infiniti finished last, with Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi and Nissan in the bottom fifth. Lexus dealers are the happiest in America —
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. During the height of the COVID supply shortage, dealers greedily hoarded money as customers who needed cars faced two choices: pay more or go without transportation. Now, many of those customers are
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Car prices are out of control. With average new car transaction prices hovering around $50,000, some dealers have resorted to selling salvage-titled cars because many customers cannot afford other items on their
Porsche reportedly closed four dealerships in China. The German automaker will reduce dealers in China from 116 to 80. Chinese sales are set to decline by 21% starting in 2026. Despite currently building some of the best sports cars in the company’s illustrious history, Porsche isn’t off to the best start in 2026. Sales were
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. California residents may find it difficult to get new wheels next month if state lawmakers can’t advance a bill to delay the implementation of a series of digital privacy measures. If the
The National Automobile Dealers Association is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. (John M. Chase/Getty Images) June 26, 2026 3:51 pm, EDT key takeaways: ATD raised its Class 8 sales forecast to 227,000 units for 2026 and 250,000 units for 2027, reflecting improved industry sentiment. Orders in May increased 103% year over year, although year-over-year sales remain