Dealers Brace for a “Tariff Whiplash” Era in 2026
Tariffs hammered the auto retail industry in 2025. In the US, the effective tariff rate reached more than…
News January 27Latest in: Leadership
2026: The Year of Dealership Security Modernization
The auto dealer industry enters 2026 with strong sales tailwinds, but also with a more sophisticated threat landscape.…
News January 26
The Dealership of the Future: Why the “Buy Center” is Your Key to Survival in 2026
As we enter a new period for the industry in 2026, the automotive industry is facing a transformative…
News January 21
Outlook 2026: AI Becomes the Dealership’s Operating System
2026 won’t be won by dealerships that “try AI.” It will be won by dealerships that re-platform how…
News January 20
The Hidden Readiness Risks Inside Many Dealerships
Most dealerships look stable until they are tested. A leadership change, a key executive departure, a family decision,…
News January 16
Start with What’s Broke: The Question Every Fixed Ops Leader Should Be Asking
If you want to change anything in your store – culture, CSI, retention, you name it – start…
News January 15
What’s Ahead for Automotive Dealers in 2026
As 2026 opens, what can U.S. auto dealers expect? Overall, trends point to a year of steady sales…
News January 14
The End of the Auction Cycle: How Dealerships Will Win the Inventory Battle in 2026 “From The Street”
Today’s automotive retail industry is entering a critical recalibration phase, and for dealership principals and general managers, the…
News January 12
AI in Automotive: How to Turn Your Dealership’s Phone System into a Revenue Engine
In an era of digital advertising, auto dealerships have become proficient at driving traffic to their digital front…
News January 7
2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships
The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic…
News January 5
