Auto Retail News

The Q2 2025 Vincensus Report paints a complex picture of the automotive market, one that has spent much of the year navigating affordability challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Compiled by Lotlinx using a dataset of over 24 billion inventor

As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, vehicle affordability is consistently a driving issue in the auto retail sector. High interest rates, lingering inflation, and constrained supply chains have converged to create a complex marke

There is a growing divide between auto dealers and car buyers. According to a recent study by Urban Science and The Harris Poll, while many dealers remain optimistic about the current state of the auto market, buyers are showing much more hesitation,

Despite widespread adoption of e-signatures, the auto finance industry is still far from realizing true digital transformation. The real opportunity lies not just in digitizing the consumer-facing signature but in reimagining the entire lending lifec

A recent study by Pied Piper has revealed that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way automotive dealerships handle service calls, often outperforming human associates in key areas. The 2025 Service Telephone Effectiveness (STE) Stud

Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet GMC Cadillac and Tom Dinsdale Hyundai Acquired by Rydell Auto Group Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet GMC Cadillac and Tom Dinsdale Hyundai have officially been acquired by Rydell Auto Group, in a deal advised by Haig Partners. The dealer

For years, the auction house has been a cornerstone of inventory acquisition for auto dealers. It offered a seemingly reliable pipeline of vehicles to replenish lots and meet consumer demand. However, the landscape has dramatically shifted, leaving m

A new report from CDK Global has revealed a sharp decline in car buyer satisfaction, marking one of the lowest points in recent history. According to CDK data, a combination of inventory shortages, higher vehicle prices, and lengthier buying processe

Impel, an automotive AI solutions provider, has announced two new models looking to shape the future of automotive AI usage. They revealed their domain-tuned large language model (LLM) and launched the industry’s first safety-focused research i