Auto Retail News

Dealerships across the country have come under intense scrutiny in the wake of several Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuits, raising the question: are they truly engaging in deceptive practices, or is something else at play? In my experience worki

Carvana Acquires Arizona Dealership Carvana has acquired a franchised dealership in Arizona, a major shift for the online retailer known for selling only used cars. Carvana completed the purchase of Jerry Seiner Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Casa Gran

Video marketing is one of the most effective tools for dealerships to engage customers, build trust, and showcase inventory. According to Google, over the past two years, YouTube has seen a significant increase in the watch time of “test drive&

Update March 5, 2:30 p.m.: The White House officials announced a one-month tariff exemption for automakers after President Donald Trump imposed them a day earlier. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed leaders from General Motors, Ford and Stel

Financial institutions today are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize their liquidity and capital utilization strategies. One such method that has gained significant traction, particularly in the auto loan sector, is the practice of pledgin

A report from a leading cybersecurity leader reveals that 60 percent of cyber incidents could affect thousands to millions of connected vehicles, with massive-scale attacks more than tripling. Upstream Security recently released the 2025 Automotive &

The automotive industry is experiencing a noticeable shift in consumer behavior and market dynamics, particularly in regard to Finance and Insurance (F&I) products. Of course, auto dealers are facing both challenges and opportunities in selling t

When the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opened, Gentex Corporation debuted a host of “next-gen” products, including display-integrated dimmable sun visors, digital rearview mirrors with OLED displays, mirror-integrated driver and in-cabin monito

As the auto industry gears up for President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go into effect March 4, news of an unexpected February sales gave a boost to dealerships across the U.S. Cox Automotive is forecasting a modest rebound when