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The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! #DDCE2024 is a 2.5-day event, Oct. 8-10, 2024, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas that will bring together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution

One of the most significant benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) promises for dealership employees is the elimination of repetitive tasks. For example, consider all the steps associated with a service lane check-in. If AI eliminates just a few

New-vehicle sales in June are expected to increase from last month, according to the latest forecast from Cox Automotive. In June, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is projected to finish near 16.0 million, down slightly from last June’s 1

Better Car People (BCP) has acquired Proactive Dealer Solutions (PDS), the fourth major recent acquisition by BCP that boosts the customer engagement platform for auto dealers and OEMs The union combines BCP’s lead engagement platform, generati

As the rise of the electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to shape the automotive landscape around the world, manufacturers and consumers in the US are beginning to adapt. Research published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals electric car sa

AppraisalPRO began operations on June 25, a company intent on revolutionizing the vehicle appraisal industry with AI database designed to provide new and used car dealers nationwide with the market’s most powerful tool for optimizing trade-in value

A recent review of auto dealerships found that while profitability for the average U.S. auto dealership remains well above pre-2020 levels, the profit erosion from pandemic highs accelerated to start the year. The findings are part of Presidio Perspe

Let’s talk leads, specifically inbound internet leads. What makes them challenging and how do you overcome those challenges to drive success? The reality is there’s gold in those leads, lots of gold, and if handled with energy, excitement

Dealers across the U.S. resorted to pen and pencil to complete transactions in their dealerships as one of the key software programs remained down over the weekend. CDK Global has not made any public comments since shutting down their services on Thu