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	JUNE 23, 2025

1.	Why One Dealer Broke Up With “Kyle,” the AI Assistant A promising AI tool turned problematic fast, proving that dealers must vet vendors rigorously – because even smart tech can get dumb under pressure. Full article

2.	Slowdown, Dead Ahead: Tariffs, Rates and Slow Sales Threaten Dealers Cox Automotive warns that 2025 could be hit hard as Trump-era tariffs collide with dwindling pre-tariff inventory, elevated interest rates and shaky consumer confidence. Full article

3.	Tariff Tensions Make 'American-Made' More Than a Label The 2025 Cars.com index gains urgency as tariffs push affordability out of reach – especially for dealers with lower-priced imports. Full article

4.	California Fuel Regs to Evaporate? The U.S. Supreme Court sides with fuel producers that had opposed California's standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars, reports The Detroit Free Press.

5.	Tariffs Begin to Impact Retail Auto Prices New data from Kelley Blue Book suggests the auto sales boom is reversing, reports The Street.