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Auto dealerships plan to make a “substantial commitment” in 2025 to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. At  least that is what the authors of “The 2025 State of AI Adoption in Car Dealerships” published by Ful

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the automotive industry, transforming how vehicles operate and interact with their environment. Cellular connectivity serves as the backbone for IoT innovations in connected vehicles, enabling a range o

Television has long been a staple of the auto advertising playbook. However, just as bestselling cars have evolved over time, so too has the vehicle for TV viewing. Connected TV (CTV) is now the most popular model and it’s giving dealerships unprec

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine As the holidays approach and the temperatures fall, the spirit of giving rises beyond being a personal tradition for many family-owned busines

New-vehicle sales for November are expected to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, an increase from last November’s SAAR of 15.5 million consistent with the sales pace observed in October, according to the Cox

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September/October edition of Dealer magazine I’m retiring at the end of the year, so this will be my last Dealer article. I’ve only had one job with one company since June 1982 when I

Election years always come with some uncertainty, but for the automotive industry, they also bring unique opportunities. As I’ve discussed with our Industry Insights team at Cox Automotive, we’re seeing several trends emerge from the latest Kelle

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine The Dealer interview for this issue is with Hansel Auto Group and industry veteran David Long. With four decades of experience in the auto

Wholesale used-vehicle prices were up 1.6 percent for the 15 days of November, according to data from the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The mid-month index sat increased to 206.1, rising 0.5 percent from the full month of November 2023. The non-a