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The new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) dropped 2.2 percent in January from the month before to $48,641, according to the monthly report from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Sales incentives at $3,486 of ATP declined in January as well, dropping to a

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine Dealer magazine had the pleasure to start 2025 by interviewing Ryan Rohrman, CEO of Rohrman Automotive Group. Rohrman is a third-generation le

Leaders from two of Detroit’s Big 3 detailed how they will navigate the tariffs and other regulatory moves that one head described as causing “chaos” for U.S. auto manufacturers. President Donald Trump on Feb.10 signed an order that would impos

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine The phrase “be careful of distractions disguised as opportunities” was given to me by none other than Jim Ziegler, the legendary Alp

In years past, an automakers Super Bowl ad would be the buzz the following day.And many times, there would be a debate about which one was better due to the shear numbers of those aired. But only two automakers offered commercials for Super Bowl LIX�

As the new normal takes hold at auto dealerships, the blended approach of online and in-person interaction continues to grow. A recent report from OC&C Strategy Consultants point to dealers focusing on an omnichannel approach to increase sale

The tariff situation may be fluid, but one thing is certain—dealers who wait for a final ruling on March 6 will already be behind. Smart operators aren’t reacting; they’re adapting. New car affordability is already strained, and whether tariffs

The automotive sector has emerged as the most disrupted major industry in an annual survey of the forces shaping the global economy. CEOs and other senior executives polled that found autos leapfrogged sectors including healthcare, technology and fin

As we enter the first quarter of 2025, lenders and dealers are presented with a unique opportunity to revisit and rejuvenate their business and data strategies. The Winter holiday rush is over. Employees have returned from holiday vacations. And it i