Marketing & Advertising
How Dealerships Are Scaling Revenue with Mobile Service
Mobile service isn’t just gaining traction; it’s now a proven, scalable way for dealerships to grow. Once considered a nice-to-have, it has become a smart, strategic necessity. Today’s customers expect speed and convenience. At the same time, dealerships are juggling...
Bank of America “Car Wars” Report Predicts ‘Rough Ride’ Ahead for Auto Industry
The automotive industry continues to grapple with seismic changes as we approach the midpoint of 2025. This uncertainty is obscuring any forecasted performance and that is on full display in Bank of America’s annual “Car Wars” report. It presented a fairly tough...
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin, Toyota of Warren, Fullerton Auto Group: Dealership Deals
Swickard Auto Group Sells Mercedes-Benz of South Austin Group 1 Automotive, a publicly traded auto retailer operating 263 dealerships globally, has bought Mercedes-Benz of South Austin in a sale facilitated by Haig Partners. The dealership, previously owned by Jeff...
Is Your Chatbot Helping You Manage Risk Effectively?
It has been widely documented that AI is changing the face of lending, but now new details are emerging of just how vast and far-reaching this evolution is. Today, there are specific steps AI is taking in the overall risk management and customer experience aspects of...
New-Vehicle Sales Began to Cool Off in May
The new vehicle market is beginning to normalize in May following a surge in tariff-driven purchases earlier this year. According to J.D. Power and GlobalData, total new-vehicle sales, including retail and fleet transactions, are projected at 1,489,800 units, which is...
How Humanizing Your Dealership Wins More Car Buyers
Technology has transformed how dealerships operate, making everything faster, smarter, and more automated. But in the pursuit of efficiency, it’s easy to overlook one important truth: behind every click, form submission, or online inquiry is a real person, not just a...
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%: Tariff Tracker
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...
Reynolds and Reynolds Partnership Enhances Volkswagen Employee Service Experience
A collaboration between Reynolds and Reynolds, Volkswagen Group of America, and LaFontaine Automotive Group has introduced a new approach to vehicle service, combining cutting-edge kiosk technology with mobile service capabilities. This initiative, launched at...
Fragmented Technology Systems Frustrate Auto Dealers, Leading to Lost Time and Revenue
Today’s auto dealers face a myriad of frustrations, challenges, and obstacles, particularly tied to lengthy transaction times for car shoppers. The efficiency of these transactions is paramount, especially in light of current tariffs that pose a significant threat to...
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