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Regulatory Compliance Review: Getting Your House in Order for 2026

As the lending industry looks toward the new year, it’s an important time to review compliance infrastructure and…

News December 16
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From Paper to Performance: How Bulk Scanning Future‑proofs Dealerships

For decades, the automotive industry has thrived on relationships, trust, and the ability to deliver seamless customer experiences.…

News December 15
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How AI Tools Are Transforming Automotive Dealerships in 2025

The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this…

News December 10
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How Advanced Data Insights Can Revolutionize Dealer Operations

Every auto dealer is quickly becoming a digital business in response to the drive from leaders to access…

News December 3
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2026: When Your Next Customer Is an Algorithm (And Why That’s an Opportunity)

In 2026 and beyond, auto dealers will navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by three converging forces: AI-powered…

News December 2
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The Uptime Imperative: How AI is Transforming the Dealership Service Lane into a Proactive Profit Center

For decades, the dealership service model has been largely reactive: a vehicle breaks down, the customer brings it…

News December 1
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Why Your Service Drive is Today’s Ultimate Used Car Acquisition Channel

In today’s ultra-competitive landscape of used car acquisition, dealers have long relied on traditional channels: auctions, trade-ins, and…

News November 26
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The 2026 Dealer Playbook: Turning Headwinds into Dealer Advantage

How Dealers Can Profit from Tariff Shocks and Supply Chain Shifts

News November 25
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Fact Based, Not Fear Based: The Future of Fixed Ops Communication

Technology can streamline communication, but only good processes build trust. I was recently sitting in a service lounge…

News November 20
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The Paper Ghost in the Machine: The State of the Deal Jacket in Late 2025

As the automotive industry continues to look toward a fully digital retail future, an important, high-stakes process remains…

News November 18
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Go Auto’s U.S. Expansion Reaches Southern California

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Used-Vehicle Sales Rise, CPO Sales Slip in November

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EU May Ease 2035 Combustion-Engine Ban Amid Automaker Pressure

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Nissan Plans to Revamp Dealership Incentive System

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