Prior to 2025, the strategic playbook for auto finance leaders centered on a predictable cadence: monitor the federal horizon, wait for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to signal a shift, and calib

Dallas, TX – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone and how it is actually being used inside dealerships today. Throughout the show, Car Wars m

Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne to Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital – Located in One of the Best Luxury Markets in the US

The automotive finance and insurance (F&I) industry has officially entered a new, more challenging phase, where rapid post-pandemic growth has given way to a market defined by consumer affordability pressures and a strategic pivot toward a “

Looking back at 2025, plenty has changed—but one thing hasn’t: the ongoing challenge of service retention. Like other macro shifts, its impact is now impossible to ignore. When service retention drops below 70% at their “due for service” inte

The relationship between car buyers and dealerships is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a powerful combination of digital transparency and personalized in-person experiences. According to the Capital One Car Buying Outlook 2025 Report, consumer tr

Despite persistent economic pressures, middle-income Americans are entering 2026 with a sense of optimism, according to the latest Paths to Financial Prosperity study from Santander US. The Q4 2025 survey reveals that financial confidence has reached

In an automotive market defined by shrinking purchase windows and increasingly fragmented consumer journeys, advertisers are being forced to rethink how they measure success. According to a new report from Urban Science, the industry is undergoing a

The auto dealership and finance industries are approaching a critical era. For years, the promise of digital transformation has been a boardroom staple, yet the reality on the ground remains stubbornly analog. As we move into 2026, the primary bottle