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Amazon is getting into the (virtual) car dealership business. At the Los Angeles Auto Show Nov. 16, the Seattle-based online behemoth announced auto dealers for the first time will be able to sell vehicles on Amazon’s U.S. store in 2024—with Hyun

Despite concerns that resulted in a closer than expected vote, General Motors (GM) union workers approved the deal negotiated by United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The deal was supported by roughly 54% of the more than 34,700 autoworkers at GM who vot

There has been plenty of chatter leading up to the new Safeguards law that went into effect earlier this year. Among many other components to the legislation and new requirements, the law requires auto dealerships to obtain clear and informed consent

By James Hickey Managing Editor, DigitalDealer.com CarGurus will acquire the remaining minority equity interests in CarOffer for $75 million through an all-cash transaction, a deal expected to close next month. CarGurus acquired a 51% stake in CarOff

By James Hickey Managing Editor, digitaldealer.com October new-vehicle sales in the U.S. continued to remain strong despite worries the effect of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike would have, as initial estimates show the seasonally adjusted annua

Insights from James Kurtenbach, Director of Marketing, Schomp Automotive In today’s dynamic automotive landscape, one tool can turbocharge your success: first-party data. Join James Kurtenbach, Director of Marketing at Schomp Automotive, as he

In an era where smartphones are as much a part of us as our limbs, the way we shop has transformed dramatically. No longer are consumers bound to desktops; they’re now exploring, comparing, and purchasing right from the palms of their hands. Cu

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is here, and Universal Analytics (UA) is a thing of the past. So, what is the big difference between GA4 and UA, and what does it mean for dealerships and their automotive call monitoring solutions? Universal Analytics (UA) o

A well-managed BDC can significantly impact sales, raise service profits, and increase retention, but achieving success in this field requires three key ingredients: Focus, People, and Consistency. Without these elements working in tandem, even the m