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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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AI in Automotive: How to Turn Your Dealership’s Phone System into a Revenue Engine

In an era of digital advertising, auto dealerships have become proficient at driving traffic to their digital front…

News January 7
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2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships

The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic…

News January 5
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Looking Back at 2025: The Shift Toward Smarter, More Personal Dealer Websites

As we close out 2025, I’m taking the time to reflect on the automotive industry’s evolution this past…

News December 30
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Reflecting on 2025: Resetting the Future of Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail

When I look back at 2025, I don’t think of it as a “market story” first. I think…

News December 29
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The Truth About AI Posers: Is Your ‘Intelligent’ Tool Helping You Sell or Just Chat?

The automotive industry is buzzing. Everywhere you look—from vendor booths at NADA to your LinkedIn feed—it seems like…

News December 23
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Smart Service Automation: Boost Efficiency Without Compromising the Customer Experience

Your service department is the lifeblood of your dealership but keeping up with growing service demand while delivering…

News December 22
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How Dealers Can Protect Data and Build a Culture of Compliance

Sometimes it takes an epiphany moment to understand the gravity of a threat. That was certainly the case…

News December 17