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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

Automotive recalls continue to be a critical issue affecting road safety and consumer trust. Over 28 million passenger vehicles, light trucks, and vans were affected by recalls in 2024, with 505 campaigns labeled as “high-risk,” according to Reca

A great trade-in experience doesn’t just close a deal — it opens the door to long-term loyalty and valuable referrals. It’s a key moment that shapes how customers perceive your dealership during the transaction. When the process is fair, transp

Goodyear is making the leap into the software-defined vehicle (SDV) space with its SightLine tire intelligence software. The tire company revealed its partnership with SDVerse™, a leading business-to-business marketplace for vehicle software soluti

The first quarter of 2025 opened with a mix of optimism and uncertainty for the automotive industry. While March delivered a sharp 19 percent rebound in new vehicle sales — largely driven by consumers rushing to purchase ahead of tariff price adjus

The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced a 15 percent decline in activity during Q1 according to the Kerrigan Advisors First Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report. The dip was largely due to uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s auto t

As inflation impacts every corner of the retail automotive industry, many manufacturers continue to offer dealers CPI-based programs to automatically increase their warranty labor reimbursement rates each year. At first glance, these CPI (Consumer Pr

Despite a strong sales finish to the first quarter of the year, dealer market sentiment has taken a slight dip according to the Q2 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The current market index stands at 42, down from 44 in Q1. A score

The car-buying journey spans from discovery to purchase and beyond, shaping trust and long-term loyalty. Each stage includes key touchpoints that dealerships must strategically align to engage and guide customers effectively. In this article, we’ll