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Honda appears to be the average consumer’s favorite car brand, at least according to the Kelley Blue Book 2025 Consumer Choice Awards. Honda nearly swept the mainstream brand categories, securing the titles of Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strateg

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

What’s new for our annual Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025? In short, everything. We’ve heard your feedback and are making expansive changes from the duration of the show to the expo floor. This your chance to hear an in-depth review of

With the advent of digital dealer brands like Carvana and CarMax, as well as expanded options for online purchases through traditional dealers, more consumers are opting to research, buy, and finance vehicles online. In fact, according to Consumer Af

More than one-third of customers are interested in purchasing insurance directly through auto dealers according to J.D. Power’s U.S. Insurance Shopping Study. This concept is known as embedded insurance and particularly attracts Generations Y and Z

Consumer sentiment on electrical vehicles (EV) in the United States is not as red hot as it was a few years ago, but it’s still quietly improving. 29 percent of consumers said their next vehicle purchase will be an EV, a five percent increase from

The U.S House of Representatives voted Thursday to block California’s plan to end sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The vote was 246-to-164 in favor of revoking the waiver granted to California by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Brand awareness is the backbone of a dealership’s success. When customers recognize and trust your brand, they are more likely to visit your showroom, engage with your offers, and choose you over competitors. A well-established brand doesn’t just