Auto Retail News

Operators of Small Fleets Face Heavy Workloads, Costly Downtime, and After-Hours Stress as Automation Interest Reaches an All-Time High

digitaldealer.com recently had the pleasure of interviewing Lauren Donalson, CEO of PureCars. Donalson was promoted to CEO in September from her previous position of President and COO. As COO, Donalson played a pivotal role in strengthening client re

Take Charge Program builds upon Authority’s robust clean energy suite of products

The automotive retail landscape is no stranger to change. Every year brings some level of the unknown to the dealership, but 2025 has been particularly turbulent. Dealers have had to deal with a shifting economy, ever changing regulations, and invent

With fierce competition in today’s automotive landscape, speed, responsiveness, and trust can make or break a sale. Prospective customers expect seamless interactions, whether they’re calling about a specific model, scheduling service, or negotia

The electric vehicle market experienced a dramatic shift in October, entering what Edmunds analysts are calling a “reset era.” After a record-setting sales surge in September driven by the expiring $7,500 federal tax credit, the market is

For the first time, the average price of a new car in the U.S. has hit $50,000 according to Kelley Blue Book. For auto dealers, this surge in price can be seen as both a blessing and a curse: while margins may have improved, the soaring value of vehi

After what felt like years of insurance rate increases, the state of auto insurance has finally started to normalize. However, consumers are still feeling the financial strain, and it’s taking a toll on their entire experience. According to the

For dealerships, spending more on marketing doesn’t always mean selling more—sometimes what you need isn’t a bigger budget, but a sharper approach. This is especially true during slow seasons, when every lead counts and every dollar matters. Sm