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Dealers Risk Copyright Claims When AI Replaces Missing Car Images
New research shows widespread image shortages and growing copyright exposure across US auto retail
KPA Returns to Automotive Roots with Strategic Realignment
KPA, a long-standing provider in risk management and compliance software, has announced a significant strategic shift, returning to its roots as a dedicated automotive-focused organization. The move marks a "doubling down" on the sector that built the company’s...
Power Chevrolet/GMC and Power Ford Sold to Bay Area Auto Group
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale of Power Chevrolet/GMC and Power Ford in Newport, Oregon
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 15% by year's end, and trade directives continued to shift without much warning. Nothing currently suggests that the pace is even close to slowing down. Now, as...
Trump Threatens to Increase South Korean Auto Tariffs to 25%: 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...
UVeye to Support Subaru Retailers with Automatic Vehicle Inspection Technology
More than 600 Subaru retailers across the U.S. will be eligible for UVeye’s new program, offering access to AI-driven inspections, integrations, and training resources
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. After a year of economic uncertainty and rising new car prices, which reached an average all-time high of $50,000 in September, three physical...
Automotive Retail is Reaching a Tipping Point: 57% of Dealership Staff Now Using AI
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into automotive retail has moved rapidly from experimental to daily operational necessity. According to the State of AI in Automotive Retail Q1 2026 report released by Reynolds and Reynolds, the industry is using these...
Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack Looks to Redefine Auto Finance with New Suite of Tools
In an industry increasingly defined by a need for both speed and security, Dealertrack, a Cox Automotive brand, has unveiled a significant expansion of its digital finance capabilities. The company is introducing a suite of new APIs, product enhancements, and...
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