Sales & Variable OPS
Dealership Network Shows Stability Even Amid Mild Franchise Decline: Urban Science
The U.S. automotive retail landscape has demonstrated remarkable stability through a turbulent first of half of 2025, even as franchise counts saw a slight reduction. According to Urban Science's 2025 Mid-Year Automotive Franchise Activity Report, the total number of...
EU, U.S. Reach Agreement on Joint Statement That May Cut Auto Tariffs: 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...
Automotive Veteran Chip Perry Joins sellmyride as Chairman
sellmyride, the fast-growing platform helping car dealerships source inventory directly from private sellers, has announced that Chip Perry, former President and CEO of AutoTrader.com and TrueCar, has joined as Chairman. Robbie Bezdek, former Senior Vice President of...
Hertz Car Sales Launches on Amazon Autos
Collaboration brings thousands of pre-owned Hertz vehicles to Amazon and gives its customers a faster, more convenient way to buy their new car online
The Power of Community Marketing for Car Dealerships
Behind every sale is a story, and behind every successful dealership is a web of genuine human connections: neighbors, friends, and familiar faces who trust your team not just to sell a car, but to deliver a smooth, honest experience. However, what matters most is...
Vendor 20 Group and Partners Amplify Collaboration to Drive Dealer Success
Charisma! Communications and Maxamy team up with V20 to boost PR and marketing impact
700Credit’s Jim Lawyer to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Jim Lawyer, VP, Strategic Partnerships at 700Credit will host an informative session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 25-minute talk is titled “The Hidden Threat: Defending Against Identity Fraud in Car Dealerships.” Automotive retailers continue to...
Register Now for the Redesigned Digital Dealer Conference & Expo
#DDCE2025 is coming to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on October 14 and 15, and we’ve completely reimagined the format based on attendee feedback. The show has been redesigned to offer a more focused experience over two days, with restructured sessions and expanded...
Car and Driver Launches Marketplace, Powered by Autotrader, Connecting Visitors to Millions of New and Used Vehicle Listings
The Car and Driver Marketplace will enable the discovery of millions of available vehicles on CarandDriver.com with advanced search tools, detailed listings and the ability to connect directly with a dealership. The new marketplace, available on CarandDriver.com, is a...
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