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Asbury Automotive Group Inc. considers its first attempt to grow used-only sales with standalone locations a failed experiment. In 2017, when the last Q auto location closed, executives said the retailer planned to focus its investments on “alternative routes to market” that will deliver higher profits. Clicklane, Asbury’s omnichannel solution …

40,000-Mile Wrap-Up Some things need to happen. If you’re an automaker nowadays and you don’t have a three-row SUV in your lineup with seating for more than five people, you’re in a tough spot. That was Subaru’s case not too long ago, and it needed a larger vehicle to keep …

Low interest rates and longer loan terms have been a saving grace for vehicle sales, according to Experian’s latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report. Affordability remains a challenge, however, and consumers with the top credit backgrounds are returning to the used-vehicle market for deals. Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s senior …