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New Vehicle Inventory Rises as Sales Slow Entering Q4

The new vehicle market is cooling down as it heads into the final quarter of the year. According to recent analysis from Cox Automotive, new vehicle inventory levels increased while sales pace slowed in September, pushing the days’ supply to it
Oct 31, 2025
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Protective to Acquire Portfolio, Enhancing Dealer Wealth and F&I Solutions

Strategic acquisition strengthens Protective’s commitment to innovative finance and insurance offerings across automotive, RV, powersports and marine products
Oct 30, 2025
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The Precision Trap: Why Lease Payment Accuracy is the Highest Stake in Auto

In 2025, the automotive market has been characterized by elevated vehicle prices and consequently, a steadily growing reliance on leasing to manage consumer payments. For lenders and dealers, this trend elevates the stakes attached to a single, cruci
Oct 30, 2025
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TradePending and DriveCentric Announce Integration Partnership

CRM Integrated with Customer Engagement Solutions Streamlines Auto-Dealer Sales Cycle
Oct 30, 2025
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U.S. and South Korea Reach Trade Agreement, Lower Auto Tariffs: 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
Oct 29, 2025
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Mastering Digital Retailing: Strategies for the Modern Dealership

Before 2020, car buying was almost entirely an in-person process. Shoppers visited multiple dealerships, negotiated face-to-face, and completed all paperwork on-site, while dealership websites mainly served as static brochures. Remote purchasing was
Oct 29, 2025
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Auto Finance Digitization Trends to Watch

The journey towards complete digital transformation in the auto finance industry is presenting a mixed picture. The adoption of eContracting is slowing down, but the digital securitization market continues to surge. The latest Wolters Kluwer Automoti
Oct 29, 2025
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EPIC Raises $10 Million to Advance the Loan Payoff Clearinghouse in the Automotive Industry

Funding fuels platform expansion, helping the automotive ecosystem move vehicles faster and at lower cost through improved efficiency in loan payoff and title release
Oct 29, 2025
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Jones Junction Automotive Group Expands Legacy of Community Investment with $20 Million Gift to Upper Chesapeake Health

Largest gift in hospital history will rebrand and expand services at primary care centers across Harford County
Oct 29, 2025