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As used vehicle margins tighten, the spotlight is squarely on appraisals. Getting the money right at this stage has never been more important—or possible thanks to the data-rich environment dealers now operate in. Dealership leaders have long sough

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

New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book’s March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes a

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

Used retail sales were up 9 percent in March, hitting 1.66 million vehicles sold according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. This is an increase from the 1.52 million reported in February and the largest monthly amount

Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry this week as automotive tariffs continue to shape the landscape. BMW Plans to Expand Spartanburg Plant, Increase Production by 80,000 BMW is considering increasing shifts at its Spartanburg, SC p

Dealership marketing has traditionally relied on whatever data was readily available, usually from a Dealer Management System (DMS). But in an age of constant consumer movement—brand switching, changing addresses, or even dropping out of the market

Today is the last day for speaker proposal submissions for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal #DDCE2025 is April 11, 2025. Accepted speakers will be notified on May 2, 2025. Please follow this link t

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