Auto Retail News

The automotive world is in the middle of a revolution, and it’s happening digitally. 43 percent of dealers now offer customers the ability to complete every step of the car-buying process online, up from just 34 percent in 2022 according to the 202

Shoppers used to walk onto your lot and start from zero. Today, they arrive armed with months of research, an online financing application, and a pixel-perfect idea of the SUV they want. They expect you to know all of that the instant they enter a VI

SUVs aren’t just popular; they are the backbone of the current U.S. car market. According to the Q1 2025 Experian Automotive Consumer Trends report, SUVs accounted for a staggering 62.8 percent of new, retail vehicle registrations in the past 1

Chesrown Automotive Acquires Three Dealerships in Sidney, Ohio    Chesrown Automotive has expanded its operations with the acquisition of three Germain Motor Company dealerships in Sidney, Ohio. The transaction, facilitated by Tim Lamb Group Direc

A dealership’s website is often customers’ first contact point, with 75 percent reporting it significantly influences their decision to visit, according to Cox Automotive. Despite this, many sites fail to meet expectations, diminishing trust

Used vehicles have become a vital market this year for any buyers looking for affordability. With new vehicle prices still high and import tariffs threatening to make them even higher, consumers are flocking to used cars at an increased rate. While t

With today’s “always connected” digital economy, identity is currency. For the automotive industry — spanning rentals, dealerships, insurance providers, and financing institutions — that currency is increasingly being challenged. The number

Automotive streaming advertising solution provider EMG has announced the launch of Maven, a cutting-edge analytics platform designed specifically for automotive dealerships. Following a successful beta phase with select partners, Maven is now accessi

The conversation about digital retailing in automotive has been running parallel to the actual adoption of it. Some are all in. Many have it and don’t fully embrace it. But at this point, if you’re still on the fence, the real question is, wh