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Conference & Expo: October 14 -15, 2025
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The Affordability Challenge: How Dealers Can Help Customers Keep Long-Term Interests in Mind

In today’s automotive market, consumers are facing severe affordability challenges when it comes to purchasing and maintaining vehicles. As car prices continue to rise and economic uncertainties persist, dealers must adapt their strategies to m
Oct 18, 2024

Commerce Department Proposes Ban on Chinese, Russian Connected Cars

Last month, the Biden Administration moved to ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware. The U.S. Department of Commerce officials said the prohibitions on the so
Oct 18, 2024

How Dealership Website Issues Impact In-Person Sales

The consumer car-buying journey has evolved, and dealerships need to evolve with it. Today, 69 percent of shoppers say they want to conduct more of the vehicle-buying process from home, particularly price negotiations and trade-in estimates. This pre
Oct 17, 2024

Clement Auto Group, Genesis of Naples, Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Dahl Automotive: Dealership Sales Roundup

Clement Auto Group Purchases Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Dealership Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Florissant, MO, has been acquired by the Clement Auto Group in a deal brokered by the Tim Lamb Group. Clement Auto Group owner and
Oct 17, 2024

From Homes to Cars Transferring Real Estate Success to Auto Dealerships

Automotive dealerships and real estate agencies face unique challenges but share common goals in adapting to changing market conditions and customer preferences. Both sectors manage significant life purchases—homes and vehicles—which require cons
Oct 16, 2024

Asbury Automotive Sues to Block Administrative Proceeding by FTC

Asbury Automotive Group filed a lawsuit on Oct. 4 to challenging as unconstitutional an administrative proceeding filed against Asbury by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit Asbury filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric
Oct 16, 2024

“How Can Birds See When They Are Flying And It’s Raining?”

Am I the only one who thinks of these things? Seriously. Well, I did. According to www.ornithology.com “birds have a third eyelid, a translucent membrane, which allows them to face the rain with protected eyes.” Having a trackable risk and compli
Oct 15, 2024

What We Learned At the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

If you have gone to more than one conference and expo this year, you know that 2024 was all about artificial intelligence (AI). The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo highlighted how the technology will be used at auto dealerships across the U.S
Oct 15, 2024

Scenes from the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo featured exhibitors, keynotes speeches, programs, talks, and social events in Las Vegas this week. Below are some images from #DDCE2024.     The keynote panel GA4, EVs & AI, Oh My! headline
Oct 11, 2024