Auto Retail News

The automotive retail landscape has undergone significant change in recent years, with dealerships facing new challenges with their inventory acquisition strategies. The traditional methods of sourcing vehicles through trade-ins and wholesale auction

The results of the J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study found owners offer praise for some advanced vehicle technologies features, others are found to be lackluster. New artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies, like smar

As the e-commerce landscape evolves, consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to make informed purchasing decisions. This shift has sparked a growing expectation for instant, reliable information accessible when needed. Research supports this

Don Franklin Adds Ford Dealership in Kentucky The Don Franklin Automotive Group has acquired Knox Ford in Radcliff, KY.  The dealership was sold after owner Gary Haupt decided to simplify his portfolio and focus on his larger Ford dealership in the

Dealerships today face an ever-increasing challenge to maximize their marketing efforts and drive sales. While the industry has long focused on lead generation as a primary metric for success, savvy dealers are beginning to recognize that not all lea

New vehicle inventory on auto dealer lots hit 3.14 million units in October, the second consecutive month new vehicle inventory jumped by 90,000 units (2.9 percent), according to the recently released ZeroSum‘s report for November. The “S

Used car prices are lower than they’ve been in years. Back in 2020, limited inventory supply couldn’t meet customer demand—and as a result, dealerships could charge higher prices and boost profit margins. But the tide has turned. Now, despite l

U.S. Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno (R-OH) recently outlined the objectives focused on the auto industry he will work on with President-elect Donald Trump and his administration to enact in the coming years. Among the subjects discussed in a recently publi

Sometimes it’s not the Star Wars cybersecurity failure that plague dealerships. One of the most prevalent of this is the ubiquitous Wi-Fi network not being configured properly, setting up hackers to exploit. If there is one cybersecurity measure th