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Used Car Prices Continue to Rise As Sales Increase

The average price of a used car rose $100 in March according to CARFAX’s Used Car Index. This comes as a combination of seasonal trends and incoming tariffs drove sales to more than double what they were a year ago. “We expect this surge in car p
Apr 18, 2025

Mastering Streaming Ads: Key Trends and Practical Tips for Dealerships

As streaming services grow, more car dealerships are tapping into this underutilized ad channel. But to maximize ROI, they must first nail the basics. Here’s how dealerships can use streaming ads to boost sales and brand awareness. Start with the F
Apr 17, 2025

Scenes from DealerPoint 2025

DealerPoint returned to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL on April 9-11 and hosted dealership attendees and vendors for a VIP networking experience. Attendees were treated to 1:1 private meetings and boardroom presentations to hel
Apr 17, 2025

Tom Gill Buick GMC, Hastings Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Golling Automotive Group: Dealership Deals

Tom Gill Acquires Buick GMC Dealership in Ohio Fiehrer Buick GMC in Hamilton, OH, has been sold to Tom Gill in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services. Fiehrer Buick GMC has been serving the community since 1932. Performance’s Mark Shacke
Apr 17, 2025

Auto Tariffs Shake U.S. Car Market as Major OEM’s Halt Shipments

The automotive industry is facing major disruption after the U.S. introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts. While the goal of the policy is to boost domestic manufacturing in the long run, the immediate effects have been swift and wi
Apr 16, 2025

Auto Lender Fraud Loss Exposure Estimated at Record High

Auto lenders may face an increased risk of fraud in 2025. According to Point Predictive’s Auto Lending Fraud Trends Report there was an estimated $9.2 billion in fraud loss exposure in 2024, the highest amount ever measured. This estimation represe
Apr 16, 2025

Rethinking the Money: Smarter Vehicle Appraisals

As used vehicle margins tighten, the spotlight is squarely on appraisals. Getting the money right at this stage has never been more important—or possible thanks to the data-rich environment dealers now operate in. Dealership leaders have long sough
Apr 15, 2025

New-Vehicle Prices Steady in March as Sales Surge

New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book’s March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes a
Apr 15, 2025

3 Tips for Increasing Profitability of Your Dealership Pre- and Post-Merger 

It’s no secret: profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. All parties want to complete the transaction feeling like they’ve negotiated a great deal. If you are thinking of growing your dealership portfolio through acquisition, y
Apr 14, 2025