Communication is the currency of trust in any business, but especially in car dealerships, where the quality of interactions can directly influence a customer’s purchase decision. Customers expect honesty and clarity in both face-to-face engage

As streaming services grow, more car dealerships are tapping into this underutilized ad channel. But to maximize ROI, they must first nail the basics. Here’s how dealerships can use streaming ads to boost sales and brand awareness. Start with the F

The automotive industry is facing major disruption after the U.S. introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts. While the goal of the policy is to boost domestic manufacturing in the long run, the immediate effects have been swift and wi

It’s no secret: profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. All parties want to complete the transaction feeling like they’ve negotiated a great deal. If you are thinking of growing your dealership portfolio through acquisition, y

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Alan Haig’s LinkedIn and can found here. Our industry has weathered countless risks in the past, and it will weather tariffs as well. President Trump announced tariffs that will be l

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand wi

Tariffs are hitting the bottom line for dealerships nationwide. With nearly half of OEM parts sourced internationally, repair costs could rise by hundreds per job. Dealers who act now can protect their margins, retain customers, and drive service rev

Sure, technology is rapidly advancing the automotive retail and lending industries, but this evolution has also brought about new challenges in the areas of cybersecurity. The ransomware event of the summer of 2024 made many headlines, and since then

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