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Last year was a tumultuous time to be in auto retail. Between tariffs, expiring EV tax credits and general affordability issues, dealers were not exactly full of optimism for most of the year. However, that didn’t stop some of them from purchas

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale

The modern car buyer’s journey is no longer a straight path. Today, purchasing a vehicle is shaped by a blend of online and offline interactions that don’t follow a set order. What once started and ended in the showroom now unfolds across website

From a teenager sweeping floors at his father’s dealership to a fixed operations leader building a culture of training and mentorship, the automotive industry has always been defined by journeys. For some, it begins with a summer job washing cars.

84-Month Auto Loans Are Trapping Consumers and Threatening the Dealer Trade-In-Cycle; Industry Leveraging the Wrong Tools to Combat High MSRPs

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For many dealership owners, succession is not a question of if but when. Too often, though, planning begins only after a triggering event, a health concern, an unsolicited offer, or family pressure. By then, options narrow, and stress rises. After ne

Modern car buyers start their purchasing journey on a smartphone screen. Before a customer ever steps onto a showroom floor, they browse local inventory, compare pricing, and read reviews right from the palm of their hand. If a dealership’s we

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is coming to Detroit on September 22-23, 2026, and we can’t wait for you to join us. As we get ready for yet another great year of Digital Dealer, this is your chance to help shape the future of automotive retai