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Car Buying “Ease of Purchase” Score Hits All-Time Low in November

A new report from CDK has revealed a startling decline in customer satisfaction with the car buying process,…

News December 10
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Dealer Sentiment Plummets to Pandemic-Era Lows as Economic Headwinds Mount

U.S. auto dealer sentiment has fallen to its lowest point since the height of the global pandemic, as…

News December 9
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Fall Overtakes Winter as Most Dangerous Driving Season: CARFAX

While many drivers brace for icy roads and snowstorms, new data reveals that the most dangerous season for…

News December 8
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Clement Ford Opens First-of-its-Kind Dealership with Ford’s New Signature 2.0 Design

Clement Auto Group has officially opened its new Clement Ford dealership in Wentzville, becoming the first dealership in…

News December 5
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PartsEdge Reveals New Framework to Empower Dealership Parts Managers

PartsEdge, a provider of parts inventory optimization solutions, has revealed a new diagnostic framework designed to help auto…

News December 5
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Nick Saban’s Dream Motor Group Acquires Two Alabama Dealerships for $151 Million

Dream Motor Group, co-owned by longtime Alabama football coach Nick Saban and automotive executive Joe Agresti, has expanded…

News December 4
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BMW CEO Urges EU to Finalize US Trade Deal Amid Mounting Tariff Costs: Tariff Tracker

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the…

News December 3
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81% of Dealerships Lose Leads to Disconnected Systems, Study Finds

A common disconnect between dealership software systems is costing retailers valuable leads and customer interactions, according to a…

News December 3
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Used Hybrid and EV Prices Tumble in November, Carfax Report Shows

Used car prices saw a broad decline in November, with hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) values experiencing the…

News December 1
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Dealership Profits and Valuations Remain Near Record Highs: Haig

Dealerships have demonstrated remarkable resilience and strength throughout 2025, and it has consistently paid off with high valuations…

News November 26