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Convenience and reliability are now nearly as important to EV owners as charging speed. According to a recent survey commissioned by Konect, 32 percent of EV drivers prioritize chargers that are closest to their travel routes. Detours of just 10 to 2

Despite all the twists and turns that 2025 has thrown at the auto industry, it appears that those who have made a new car purchase are overwhelmingly happy with that decision. Customer satisfaction with new vehicles has reached a historic high accord

Behind all the shiny layers of the modern digital landscape, customer data is currency. And nowhere is it more acute than in automotive retail where customer data powers targeted campaigns, retention strategies, and referral programs that keep busine

The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins, a surging demand for pre-owned vehicles and persistent market scarcity are compelling dealers to aggressively purchase direct

After a stretch of decline from the massive peaks of the post-pandemic era, dealership profitability has not just recovered, it has blossomed. Franchised dealerships saw average net pretax profit climb an impressive 27.1 percent year over year in Q2

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of the biggest changes that are coming this year! At the forefront of our changes is ensuring attendees get a premiere Expo Hall experience. Thi

As a dealer, you’ve probably been told that having a strong presence on every social media platform is essential, and to some extent, that’s true. Each channel is often treated as a “must-have,” based on the belief that increased exposure lea

The wholesale used vehicle market has seen a slight price decrease in the first half of July, with adjusted prices falling 0.7 percent compared to June levels according to Cox Automotive. The non-adjusted price changes saw an even greater change, wit

As auto brands zigged toward an all-out EV marketing blitz starting in 2021, auto shoppers have zagged toward hybrids with stunning enthusiasm. By the end of 2024, electrified vehicles had reached 3.2 million total sales, good for 20 percent of all U