What did Walser Automotive Group announce about its latest acquisition?

Walser Automotive Group has completed its largest acquisition to date, and the deal brings Ford back into its brand lineup.

What did Crossroads Automotive Group acquire in Florida?

Crossroads Automotive Group has acquired Bartow Ford, marking its first deal in Florida.

What is Honda developing for its flagship SUV?

Honda is developing a larger flagship SUV built around a next-generation V6 hybrid, aimed at competing with the Toyota Sequoia.

What does the Credit Acceptance settlement change for dealers?

The Credit Acceptance settlement brings new product and price disclosures for dealers, though loan approvals aren't expected to change.

Episode · Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 4:03

Two More Deals, One Bigger Rogue

Two more entries land on the buy-sell ledger this morning. Walser Automotive Group has closed its largest acquisition to date and brought Ford back into its portfolio, Auto Remarketing reports, while Crossroads Automotive Group has made its first Florida move with the purchase of Bartow Ford, according to CBT News. Elsewhere on the wire, CarBuzz and Motor Illustrated both have Honda sizing up a larger flagship SUV, Automotive Dive prices the twenty twenty-seven Nissan Rogue Hybrid, and Motor Trader tracks UK dealers reporting faster EV demand alongside falling used petrol prices. A Credit Acceptance settlement adds new disclosure paperwork to the finance desk, and General Motors opens a technician recognition program. A rural North Carolina college breaks ground on a twenty-two million dollar automotive facility.

In this episode

Walser completes largest acquisition to date & brings back Ford to portfolioAuto Remarketing
Crossroads Automotive Group acquires Bartow Ford in first Florida dealCBT News
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A Supersized Honda Pilot Could Go After The Toyota Sequoia - CarBuzzAutomotive News (GN)
Honda Eyes Larger New Flagship SUV with Next-Generation V6 Hybrid - Motor IllustratedAutomotive News (GN)
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid starts at $37K, projected at 38 mpgAutomotive Dive
2027 BMW 3-Series lineup leaves top performance to gasoline sixAutomotive Dive
Audi A2 returns as an affordable EV for EuropeAutomotive Dive
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