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New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book’s March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes a

It’s no secret: profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. All parties want to complete the transaction feeling like they’ve negotiated a great deal. If you are thinking of growing your dealership portfolio through acquisition, y

Used retail sales were up 9 percent in March, hitting 1.66 million vehicles sold according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. This is an increase from the 1.52 million reported in February and the largest monthly amount

Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry this week as automotive tariffs continue to shape the landscape. BMW Plans to Expand Spartanburg Plant, Increase Production by 80,000 BMW is considering increasing shifts at its Spartanburg, SC p

Dealership marketing has traditionally relied on whatever data was readily available, usually from a Dealer Management System (DMS). But in an age of constant consumer movement—brand switching, changing addresses, or even dropping out of the market

Today is the last day for speaker proposal submissions for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal #DDCE2025 is April 11, 2025. Accepted speakers will be notified on May 30, 2025. Please follow this link 

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Alan Haig’s LinkedIn and can found here. Our industry has weathered countless risks in the past, and it will weather tariffs as well. President Trump announced tariffs that will be l

AutoNation Expands Footprint in Colorado AutoNation has acquired Groove Ford and Groove Mazda, rebranded to now operate under the names AutoNation Ford Arapahoe and AutoNation Mazda Arapahoe. In 2024, the stores sold nearly 5,000 new and used vehic

When it comes to digital marketing for car dealerships, TikTok is often pointed out as the next big platform that dealers should start paying attention to. But because it’s so new and different, it has left many dealers confused. However, this