Carvana released its first quarter financial results last week and they paint quite a picture for the automotive ecommerce platform. Carvana reported 46 percent year-over-year growth in retail units sold during Q1 2025, reaching an all-time high of 133,898 vehicles. This milestone was paired with a 38 percent increase in total revenue, resulting in $4.2 […]

The automotive industry is racing into the AI era, promising smarter, more intuitive vehicles. AI in cars is not just a possibility—it’s an inevitability. Automakers are integrating AI-driven voice recognition, predictive assistance, and decision-making capabilities into their latest models. However, history suggests that new automotive technology doesn’t always enjoy immediate acceptance. While AI has the […]

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strategies. Everything seems to be in flux as automakers reevaluate their approach to the U.S. market. Some are shifting production […]

Spiffy has officially announced Recall Capture, its end-to-end recall automation platform designed specifically for mobile repair operations. Currently in limited beta with major dealership groups, Recall Capture is set to streamline the recall process by automating vehicle identification number (VIN) prioritization, customer outreach, scheduling, and mobile technician dispatch. The platform, a feature of Spiffy’s Mobile […]

Martin Kia Joins the Don Franklin Auto Group Family Martin Kia in Bowling Green, Kentucky has officially been acquired by Don Franklin Auto Group in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services. Founded in 1985 by Cornelius A. Martin, Martin Management Group began its journey with the purchase of Martin Oldsmobile Cadillac. Cornelius, originally from Greenville, […]

New light-vehicle sales surpassed a 17 million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for the second consecutive month according to NADA and Ward’s Intelligence. This reflects a 7.7 percent increase year over year as the threat of tariffs continues to control customer demand. The surge in new vehicle sales can be attributed to a combination of […]

In recent years, video has emerged as a highly effective and increasingly preferred tool in digital marketing. Google reports that nearly 60 percent of auto shoppers say online videos have influenced their purchasing decisions. Furthermore, videos generate 12 times as many shares on platforms like YouTube than text and images combined. Given this compelling data, […]

Lotlinx has announced the appointment of Kerri Wise as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Wise will lead marketing strategy, brand development, and dealer engagement efforts as the company expands its artificial intelligence and machine learning offerings. Under Wise, Lotlinx will prioritize strengthening the brand’s visibility across both digital and traditional platforms. Enhancing thought leadership and […]

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