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Future Proof Your Dealership for Digital Natives

The term “digital native” describes people who were practically born with smart devices in their hands and have grown up consistently using technology for communication and information gathering. This tech-savvy consumer group mainly comp
Jun 21, 2024

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy

On June 17, Fisker filed for  Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than two weeks after the troubled electric vehicle maker recalled the nearly 7,000 Ocean SUVs from the 2023 model year due to an issue regarding the Motor Control Unit (MCU). ̶
Jun 21, 2024

Understanding Junk Fees in Auto Dealer Finance: Trends, Impacts, and AI-Driven Solutions

Federal regulators have placed a bullseye on “junk fees,” targeting auto finance and other industries with a consistent drumbeat of enforcement actions, rules, and supervisory actions. Consumer Financial Services Protection (CFPB) Director Rohit
Jun 20, 2024

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best New Product

As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best New Product. The award contest is open to submission
Jun 20, 2024

Keating Auto Group, Lithia, Mosaic Auto Group, Manheim: Dealership Sales Roundup

Keating Auto Group Buys Houston Dealership from Ken Garff Automotive Group Ken Garff Automotive Group, the third largest private dealership group in the U.S., sold its Northwest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership to Texas-based Keating Auto Group. Th
Jun 20, 2024

UPDATE: Hackers Reportedly Demand Millions from CDK Global After Cyber Attack

Updated 10:30 A.M. June 22: CDK Global is reportedly negotiating with Eastern European hackers who forced the company to shut down services to auto dealers across the U.S. According to Bloomberg’s report, CDK intends to pay the ransom—reporte
Jun 20, 2024

Empowering Sales Teams in Car Dealerships with Training and Technology

The sales team is the cornerstone of a dealership’s success, driving revenue and shaping customer experiences. According to a study by NCM Associates and the Pareto Principle, 20 percent of sales reps generate 80 percent of sales, underscoring
Jun 19, 2024

Recap of EV, Pre-Owned Car Market for May

Following in the steps of the new-vehicle market, electric vehicle (EV) and pre-owned cars saw increased sales for the month of May. The average transaction price (ATP) paid for an electric vehicle in May was $56,648, which is 2.6 percent higher than
Jun 19, 2024

Peopleware is an Often-Neglected Aspect of Dealership Cybercrime Prevention

As helpful and convenient as software-based cybercrime prevention is for a car dealership, it is not sufficiently comprehensive that you should feel comfortably protected by it alone. A dealer’s compliance needs are best served when software an
Jun 18, 2024