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Dealers Brace for a “Tariff Whiplash” Era in 2026

Tariffs hammered the auto retail industry in 2025. In the US, the effective tariff rate reached more than 15% by year’s end, and trade directives continued to shift without much warning. Nothing currently suggests that the pace is even close to
Jan 27, 2026
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UVeye to Support Subaru Retailers with Automatic Vehicle Inspection Technology

More than 600 Subaru retailers across the U.S. will be eligible for UVeye’s new program, offering access to AI-driven inspections, integrations, and training resources
Jan 27, 2026
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2026: The Year of Dealership Security Modernization

The auto dealer industry enters 2026 with strong sales tailwinds, but also with a more sophisticated threat landscape. After a year of economic uncertainty and rising new car prices, which reached an average all-time high of $50,000 in September, thr
Jan 26, 2026
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Automotive Retail is Reaching a Tipping Point: 57% of Dealership Staff Now Using AI

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into automotive retail has moved rapidly from experimental to daily operational necessity. According to the State of AI in Automotive Retail Q1 2026 report released by Reynolds and Reynolds, the industr
Jan 26, 2026
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Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack Looks to Redefine Auto Finance with New Suite of Tools

In an industry increasingly defined by a need for both speed and security, Dealertrack, a Cox Automotive brand, has unveiled a significant expansion of its digital finance capabilities. The company is introducing a suite of new APIs, product enhancem
Jan 23, 2026
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Auto Hauler Study Reveals Growing Fraud Risk and Transparency Gaps in Vehicle Logistics

A new report on the state of vehicle transportation has cast a spotlight on the risks and operational friction plaguing a critical, yet often overlooked, corner of the automotive industry. According to the State of Transparency in Vehicle Transportat
Jan 23, 2026
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EPIC Launches the National Loan Payoff Clearinghouse™, Advancing National Standardization for Loan Payoff and Lien Release

Dallas, TX – January 21, 2026 – The National Loan Payoff Clearinghouse™ (NLPC), powered by EPIC, introduces a secure and trusted financial infrastructure that facilitates the standardized exchange, processing, and settlement of loan payoff
Jan 23, 2026
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Reynolds to Launch New Product Optimizing Wholesale Parts Delivery at NADA 2026

Whether delivering from a single truck or a large wholesale department, Parts Flex Logistics streamlines the process and scales effortlessly for maximum control.
Jan 23, 2026
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Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida Acquired by U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group from Don Mealey

Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida from Don Mealey Sport Auto Group to U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group. Don Mealey
Jan 22, 2026