Mark Twain’s adage of “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes” rings true to the current state of tariffs in the automotive industry. On a seemingly daily basis, reports on new tariffs, subsequent pullbacks and the response from au

As competition intensifies in the automotive industry, the ability to move quickly from lead to sale has become a key differentiator. Today’s car buyers expect fast, seamless online and in-store experiences, and that’s exactly where AI steps in.

May 2025 saw a slight softening in wholesale used-vehicle prices, with Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declining by 1.4 percent from April. It now sits at 205.2. Despite this month-over-month dip, prices remain four percent hi

Before 2025 had even begun, it was dubbed an “uncertain” year for automotive supply chains. Economic and political shifts loomed, leaving many automotive suppliers, manufacturers, and dealers wary of possible supply chain disruptions. It’s said

DigitalDealer.com recently had the pleasure of interviewing Darin Wade, General Manager of Rich Ford. Wade has over 30 years of dealership experience, starting as an invoice filer at Rich Ford when he was just 18 years old. He is an expert at turning

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