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Dealers Invest in Digital Retailing to Boost Profitability and Customer Satisfaction: Cox Automotive

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
Jul 1, 2025

Smart Dealerships Are Using These 4 Tactics to Win the Modern Car Buyer

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
Jun 30, 2025

SUVs Continue to Reign Supreme: Experian Automotive Trends Report

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
Jun 30, 2025

Chesrown Ford of Sidney, Maverick Toyota, Mercedes-Benz of Collierville: Dealership Deals

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
Jun 27, 2025

Top Website Problems That Are Costing Dealers Sales

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
Jun 26, 2025

Used Vehicle Market is Stable Even Amid Tight Inventory

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
Jun 26, 2025

Smarter Verification, Safer Transactions: A Path Forward for Auto Fraud Prevention

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
Jun 25, 2025

EMG Introduces Dealership Analytics Platform Maven

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
Jun 25, 2025

From Lead to Loyalty: Building Trust Through Digital Retailing

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
Jun 24, 2025