Each of America’s six largest publicly traded dealer group say gross profit per new vehicle retailed declined on a year-over-year basis in the third quarter, some by double digits. +

J.D. Power’s latest survey of dealership service customers ranks Porsche and Subaru first among premium and mass market brands but finds 12% of all repairs fell short on the first attempt. +

Lexus and Buick lead all brands in J.D. Power’s latest 3-year dependability study, which finds U.S. car buyers are more frequently encountering issues relating to software and connectivity. +