The May 7, 2025, enforcement of the REAL ID Act marks a new moment for identity verification in the U.S., and auto dealerships are squarely in the crosshairs. As the federal government now requires all Americans over 18 to present a REAL ID-compliant

  Auto dealers understand the economic hit of tariffs — rising costs, inventory delays, shrinking margins. But what often goes overlooked is how external instability quietly chips away at internal culture, employee confidence, and even long-te

Your dealership likely holds an extensive amount of sensitive data on your buyers – and, for that reason, cybercrime in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly worrying. Dealership software and network security weaknesses, for example, con

The first quarter of 2025 has delivered new insights into the ongoing digital transformation within the auto finance sector. The Q1 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index data reveals a continued upward trajectory in the adoption of digital proces

As the 2025 U.S. election cycle ramps up, tariffs have reemerged as a flashpoint in trade discussions—especially in the auto sector. Donald Trump’s White House proposed 10 percent blanket import duty and 25 percent tariffs on vehicles imported fr

The automotive industry is racing into the AI era, promising smarter, more intuitive vehicles. AI in cars is not just a possibility—it’s an inevitability. Automakers are integrating AI-driven voice recognition, predictive assistance, and decision

My experience in the auto industry has taught me that uncertainty is part of the business. Dealers continuously respond to external factors beyond their control, whether it’s tariffs, supply chain disruptions, or economic fluctuations. Sure, it

You’ve seen it before: a new hire walks onto the dealership floor brimming with confidence. On paper, they’re a sure-fire winner. But within weeks, sometimes days, the cracks appear. Customers leave feeling misunderstood, your sales teams are

Let’s call it what it is: most car dealers are addicted to the high of the quick close. Bargain-driven tactics might hit a monthly number, but they don’t build anything real, not with your customer, not with your team, and certainly not with your