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How Advanced Data Insights Can Revolutionize Dealer Operations

Every auto dealer is quickly becoming a digital business in response to the drive from leaders to access…

News December 3
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2026: When Your Next Customer Is an Algorithm (And Why That’s an Opportunity)

In 2026 and beyond, auto dealers will navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by three converging forces: AI-powered…

News December 2
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The Uptime Imperative: How AI is Transforming the Dealership Service Lane into a Proactive Profit Center

For decades, the dealership service model has been largely reactive: a vehicle breaks down, the customer brings it…

News December 1
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Why Your Service Drive is Today’s Ultimate Used Car Acquisition Channel

In today’s ultra-competitive landscape of used car acquisition, dealers have long relied on traditional channels: auctions, trade-ins, and…

News November 26
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The 2026 Dealer Playbook: Turning Headwinds into Dealer Advantage

How Dealers Can Profit from Tariff Shocks and Supply Chain Shifts

News November 25
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Fact Based, Not Fear Based: The Future of Fixed Ops Communication

Technology can streamline communication, but only good processes build trust. I was recently sitting in a service lounge…

News November 20
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The Paper Ghost in the Machine: The State of the Deal Jacket in Late 2025

As the automotive industry continues to look toward a fully digital retail future, an important, high-stakes process remains…

News November 18
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Turn Missed Calls into Captured Revenue in 5 Steps

Have you ever measured the value of a missed call? In sales, everyone knows what it costs. A…

News November 17
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Shift Into High Gear: How AI is Streamlining Sales and Service Communications in Automotive Dealerships

With fierce competition in today’s automotive landscape, speed, responsiveness, and trust can make or break a sale. Prospective…

News November 10
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Why Uptime Is the Most Critical Metric in Dealership Security

For the first time, the average price of a new car in the U.S. has hit $50,000 according…

News November 6
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700Credit's Data Breach Impact and Response Overview

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Volvo Global Sales Drop 10% in November

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Trump Announces Proposed Changes to CAFE Rules

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Snapchat and Havas Study: Car Buying Shifts Online

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