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

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 strateg

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 proce

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 Ma

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 cont

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 ge

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 offeri

At DigitalDealer.com, we are frequently asked if we accept articles from outside contributors. The short answer is “Yes, we do.” The longer response is that we have certain criteria for what is submitted. When it comes to news stories, w

Honda appears to be the average consumer’s favorite car brand, at least according to the Kelley Blue Book 2025 Consumer Choice Awards. Honda nearly swept the mainstream brand categories, securing the titles of Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand