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Today’s top stories:

1. BMW shields U.S. dealers from tariff impact until May 1

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/bmw-shields-u-s-dealers-from-tariff-impact-until-may-1-2025-03-13

2. Dealer sentiment improves—but interest rates and rising costs still cloud outlook

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dealer-sentiment-improves-but-interest-rates-and-rising-costs-still-cloud-outlook-2025-03-13

3. Audi plots supercar comeback with next-gen hybrid R8

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/audi-plots-supercar-comeback-with-next-gen-hybrid-r8-2025-03-13

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