Dealer OPS & Leadership
Traditional vs. Modern Dealerships: A New Era in Car Sales
The automotive industry has significantly shifted from traditional to modern dealership models, reflecting broader technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. With the advent of the digital era, car buying has fundamentally changed, especially in the...
Informed.IQ Partners with Suncoast Credit Union to Drive AI-Powered Innovation in Auto Lending
Informed.IQ has announced a strategic partnership with Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, to streamline auto loan funding and improve dealer relations. The collaboration leverages the funding analyst platform VerifyIQ to accelerate funding...
Deciphering Q1 Auto Finance Trends: Implications for Lenders and Dealers Amid Mixed Data
The first quarter of 2025 has delivered new insights into the ongoing digital transformation within the auto finance sector. The Q1 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index data reveals a continued upward trajectory in the adoption of digital processes, particularly...
Roma Varyani Joins Dealer Alchemist as Vice President of OEM Partnerships
Dealer Alchemist, a leading innovator in automotive digital marketing solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Roma Varyani as Vice President of OEM Partnerships. In this strategic role, Roma will spearhead the development and expansion of partnerships with...
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Continue to Increase
April saw a sharp increase in wholesale used vehicle prices according to Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The Manheim Index climbed to 208.2, marking a 4.9 percent rise compared to last year and a 2.7 percent increase over March 2025. It was also an...
Tariffs Are Roiling the Auto Industry: Here’s What It Means for Investors
As the 2025 U.S. election cycle ramps up, tariffs have reemerged as a flashpoint in trade discussions—especially in the auto sector. Donald Trump’s White House proposed 10 percent blanket import duty and 25 percent tariffs on vehicles imported from Mexico and Canada...
Carvana Achieves Record-Breaking Q1 Results Amidst Shifting Market
Carvana released its first quarter financial results last week and they paint quite a picture for the automotive ecommerce platform. Carvana reported 46 percent year-over-year growth in retail units sold during Q1 2025, reaching an all-time high of 133,898 vehicles....
The AI-Powered Car: Inevitable, but Will Drivers Embrace It?
The automotive industry is racing into the AI era, promising smarter, more intuitive vehicles. AI in cars is not just a possibility—it’s an inevitability. Automakers are integrating AI-driven voice recognition, predictive assistance, and decision-making capabilities...
U.S. and China Roll Back Tariffs for 90 Days: Tariff Tracker
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 strategies. Everything seems to...
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