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Beyond the Bereavement: How Dealerships Can Unlock Life Insurance’s ‘Living Benefits’
In today’s workplace, supporting employee well-being requires more than reactive benefits and one-size-fits-all coverage. With financial stress on the rise and employees increasingly worried about healthcare affordability and long-term security, de
Aug 1, 2025
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Tariffs on South Korea Reduced to 15%: 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 strateg
Jul 31, 2025
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Own the Tires, Own the Future: How Dealerships Can Shield Their Profits Through Tire and Alignment Strategies
A Lesson That Stuck with Me In 2012, I was working with David Lewis and Associates, an automotive sales training firm known for its comprehensive programs across every dealership department; from greenpea training to F&I, fixed ops, and leadershi
Jul 31, 2025
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EV Drivers will Pay More for Convenience: Study
Convenience and reliability are now nearly as important to EV owners as charging speed. According to a recent survey commissioned by Konect, 32 percent of EV drivers prioritize chargers that are closest to their travel routes. Detours of just 10 to 2
Jul 31, 2025
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New-Vehicle Customer Satisfaction is at an All Time High: J.D. Power
Despite all the twists and turns that 2025 has thrown at the auto industry, it appears that those who have made a new car purchase are overwhelmingly happy with that decision. Customer satisfaction with new vehicles has reached a historic high accord
Jul 29, 2025
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Driving Dealer Success with Better Data
Behind all the shiny layers of the modern digital landscape, customer data is currency. And nowhere is it more acute than in automotive retail where customer data powers targeted campaigns, retention strategies, and referral programs that keep busine
Jul 29, 2025
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Driving Growth: The New Frontier of Used Vehicle Acquisition and F&I’s Pivotal Role
The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins, a surging demand for pre-owned vehicles and persistent market scarcity are compelling dealers to aggressively purchase direct
Jul 28, 2025
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Dealership Profits Surged 27% in Q2: Presidio
After a stretch of decline from the massive peaks of the post-pandemic era, dealership profitability has not just recovered, it has blossomed. Franchised dealerships saw average net pretax profit climb an impressive 27.1 percent year over year in Q2
Jul 28, 2025
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Explore an Enhanced Expo Hall at #DDCE2025
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of the biggest changes that are coming this year! At the forefront of our changes is ensuring attendees get a premiere Expo Hall experience. Thi
Jul 25, 2025