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Selling Smarter: Why Your CRM Strategy Should Be Redefined for 2026

As we step into 2026, the market is shifting. Growth will no longer come from selling more cars.…

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The Hidden Bottleneck Holding Dealerships Back — And How Smarter Service Fixes It

Service scheduling has quietly become one of the most influential systems inside a dealership. It no longer just…

News February 2
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Dealers Brace for a “Tariff Whiplash” Era in 2026

Tariffs hammered the auto retail industry in 2025. In the US, the effective tariff rate reached more than…

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2026: The Year of Dealership Security Modernization

The auto dealer industry enters 2026 with strong sales tailwinds, but also with a more sophisticated threat landscape.…

News January 26
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The Dealership of the Future: Why the “Buy Center” is Your Key to Survival in 2026

As we enter a new period for the industry in 2026, the automotive industry is facing a transformative…

News January 21
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Outlook 2026: AI Becomes the Dealership’s Operating System

2026 won’t be won by dealerships that “try AI.” It will be won by dealerships that re-platform how…

News January 20
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The Hidden Readiness Risks Inside Many Dealerships

Most dealerships look stable until they are tested. A leadership change, a key executive departure, a family decision,…

News January 16
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Start with What’s Broke: The Question Every Fixed Ops Leader Should Be Asking

If you want to change anything in your store – culture, CSI, retention, you name it – start…

News January 15
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What’s Ahead for Automotive Dealers in 2026

As 2026 opens, what can U.S. auto dealers expect? Overall, trends point to a year of steady sales…

News January 14
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The End of the Auction Cycle: How Dealerships Will Win the Inventory Battle in 2026 “From The Street”

Today’s automotive retail industry is entering a critical recalibration phase, and for dealership principals and general managers, the…

News January 12
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Scout’s Direct-Sales Push Faces Dealer Challenges

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Key Concerns for Dealers Amid USMCA Talks and Tariff Rulings

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Automotive Job Cuts Announced for 2025

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Sale of Chicago Toyota Store Advances AutoCanada’s U.S. Exit

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