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Urban Science: Auto Dealers Relevance Increases for Buyers

Urban Science recently released their annual 2024 Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index (DTI) shows improvement from the year before, especially with Gen Z consumers. The 2024 Urban Science DTI score overall stands at 56, up a percentage poin
May 21, 2024

EV New Vehicle Price Remains Virtual Unchanged in April

Kelly Blue Book’s (KBB) estimates for electric vehicles (EV) sales forecast no marginal difference in April from the previous month. EV transaction prices in April were up roughly 0.1 percent at $55,252, an increase of only $75 from the prior month
May 20, 2024

Reynolds Looks at What Dealers, Customer Want in Service Check-In

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and a recent survey shows what dealers and customer are looking for from each other when it comes to this all-important initial interaction when it comes to the drop off for vehicle service.
May 17, 2024

Key Tactics to Elevate Your Dealership’s Online Reputation

A positive online presence can significantly impact a dealership’s ability to attract and retain customers, directly influencing its overall success and growth. Furthermore, according to Cox Automotive, more than half of today’s car shopp
May 17, 2024

New-Vehicle Prices Rise for First Time in 2024: KBB

The price for new vehicles increased for the first time in 2024, according to a Kelly Blue Book (KBB) estimate released May 14. The average transaction prices (ATPs) for April is expected to increase by 2.2 percent to $48,510, the highest price since
May 16, 2024

Dennis & Co. Auto Group, Steve Marshall Group, Performance Lexus of Northern Kentucky, America’s Car-Mart: Dealership Sales Roundup

Dennis & Co., Kyle Busch Purchas New Jersey Dealership Dennis & Co. Auto Group expanded its dealership network by purchasing New Jersey-based Hawthorne Chevrolet, fueled by a partnership with NASCAR Cup Champion. “We are excited to add a t
May 16, 2024

Cox: Second Wave of EV Buyers Is 3-5 Years Away

As dealers seek to sell an ever-increasing inventory of electric vehicles off their lot, one of the key questions is there a market for buyers past the current plateau. According to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox A
May 15, 2024

U.S. Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles

The Biden Administration is raising duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) to over 100 percent that are part of number of tariff increases announced May 14. President Joe Biden unveiled the new policy on an array of Chinese imports affecting $18 bi
May 14, 2024

Kia, Hyundai Top Targets for Car Thieves in 2023

With a push from social media, Kia and Hyundai occupied over half of the spots in the top ten of vehicles stolen in 2023. Breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list, the two companies had three models each that were among the
May 14, 2024