Average Dealership Profit is Down — but the Floor May Be in Sight
Key Takeaways: New vehicle gross profit fell 13.5% year-over-year to $1,840 per unit in Q2 2026, but improved…
News August 4Latest in: Dealer News
Car Buyers Are Rewriting the Auto Market: McKinsey
Automotive affordability is reshaping purchase decisions globally: 32% of consumers plan to delay their next vehicle purchase due…
News July 20
The Mid-2026 Car Market: Higher Prices, Hybrids and a Shift in Demand
Key Takeaways: New car prices reached $50,900 in spring 2026 — a 3.3% increase since December — widening…
News July 13
U.S. Auto Loan Debt Hits a Record $1.69 Trillion
Key Takeaways: U.S. auto loan debt reached a record $1.69 trillion in Q1 2026, up 37% since…
News July 10
New-Vehicle Sales Hold Steady at Mid-Year 2026 Amid Uncertainty: Cox
Key Takeaways: The U.S. new-vehicle SAAR is expected to finish near 16.1 million in June 2026, marking four…
News June 29
Dealership Digital Advertising is Working Better Than Ever
Dealerships across the country are getting more from their digital ad budgets, not by spending more, but by…
News June 12
Dealership M&A Up Big in Q1 2026 as Profits Normalize: Haig Report
Key Takeaways Private buyers commanded 96% of Q1 2026 dealership acquisitions amid a 54% increase in multi-store transactions.…
News June 1
Recalls Were Up in 2025, but So Were Completed Repairs: State of Recalls
Key Takeaways: Automotive recall analysis indicates that 447 NHTSA-mandated and 223 voluntary campaigns affected over 28 million vehicles…
News May 22
Impel Adds Personalized AI Avatar Video Generation Capabilities
Capturing and maintaining consumer attention in automotive retail requires swift, highly personalized communication. Dealerships understand that customized responses…
News May 21
The Shifting Sands of the Auto Buyer Journey
Key Takeaways Evolving Buyer Behavior: Insights from the 2026 Urban Science Harris Poll reveal shifting buyer habits, including…
News May 15Press Releases
