Let me make a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, AI search won’t just be something forward-thinking dealers talk about—it’s going to be a common way car buyers start their shopping journey. That means how your dealership shows up in those AI-

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The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic thinking. Despite several spikes and slowdowns throughout 2025 triggered by factors including newly imposed tariffs

As the automotive industry closes the books on 2025, the used car market is in a bit of a weird spot. According to the latest CARFAX Used Car Index, prices remain much higher compared to this time last year, yet recent data suggests a reduction in pr

Car buying has always been a neighborhood-driven experience. When someone decides it’s time for a new vehicle, they’re not browsing dealerships across the country—they’re looking for the best options close to home. And because most of those s

In today’s competitive automotive market, every inch of a dealership showroom is premium real estate. With nearly 95% of car shoppers spending over 14 hours on digital research before stepping onto a lot, the physical showroom must now serve as a h

As we close out 2025, I’m taking the time to reflect on the automotive industry’s evolution this past year. Specifically, I find myself thinking about dealership websites. Not long ago, most conversations about dealership websites revolved around

When I look back at 2025, I don’t think of it as a “market story” first. I think of it as an operating story. For U.S. dealerships, 2025 was a reset year. This wasn’t because the fundamentals collapsed, but because the margin for inconsistenc

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