Election years always come with some uncertainty, but for the automotive industry, they also bring unique opportunities. As I’ve discussed with our Industry Insights team at Cox Automotive, we’re seeing several trends emerge from the latest Kelle

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine The Dealer interview for this issue is with Hansel Auto Group and industry veteran David Long. With four decades of experience in the auto

Wholesale used-vehicle prices were up 1.6 percent for the 15 days of November, according to data from the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The mid-month index sat increased to 206.1, rising 0.5 percent from the full month of November 2023. The non-a

The results of the J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study found owners offer praise for some advanced vehicle technologies features, others are found to be lackluster. New artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies, like smar

As the e-commerce landscape evolves, consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to make informed purchasing decisions. This shift has sparked a growing expectation for instant, reliable information accessible when needed. Research supports this

Don Franklin Adds Ford Dealership in Kentucky The Don Franklin Automotive Group has acquired Knox Ford in Radcliff, KY.  The dealership was sold after owner Gary Haupt decided to simplify his portfolio and focus on his larger Ford dealership in the

New vehicle inventory on auto dealer lots hit 3.14 million units in October, the second consecutive month new vehicle inventory jumped by 90,000 units (2.9 percent), according to the recently released ZeroSum‘s report for November. The “S

U.S. Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno (R-OH) recently outlined the objectives focused on the auto industry he will work on with President-elect Donald Trump and his administration to enact in the coming years. Among the subjects discussed in a recently publi

October’s average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle was $48,623 as incentives to make a deal continue to grow, according to data released from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). The ATP rose $200 from September’s revised price and higher by 1.7 perc