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The Invisible Tax on Dealership Advertising

For years, automotive retail has approached digital advertising as a volume game. The prevailing assumption has been that…

Marketing July 7
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F&I Fraud Starts Before the Paperwork Is Done

Every dealer knows the feeling. The credit application looks clean. The payoff checks out. Everything on paper points…

Leadership July 7
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Beyond Clean Data: Why Model Validation Is the Real Test for AI in Auto Lending

Auto lenders today are now realizing that AI can speed up approvals and funding, sharpen fraud detection, and…

Sales and Finance July 2
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Modernization Delays Are Becoming Competitive Liabilities

Something significant is already reshaping automotive finance, and the data is beginning to bring into focus what many…

Sales and Finance July 1
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How Auto Dealers Can Keep Their Advertising Fresh in the AI Era

There was a time when a well-produced TV ad gave a dealer a real edge. Getting something that…

Marketing June 30
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Why Great Dealership Products Die at the F&I Desk

F&I managers are among the most incentive-driven professionals in any industry. Their livelihoods are built on commission structure,…

Sales and Finance June 29
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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…

Dealer News June 29
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Digital Dealer 2026 Exhibitor Spotlight: inride

As we get ready to welcome the automotive industry to Digital Dealer 2026 this September, we wanted to…

Event News June 26
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Flawed Dealer Process Is Threatening Today’s Vehicle Acquisition Strategy

Across dealer roundtables and 20 groups, a quiet but persistent frustration has taken hold. Dealers who have been…

Leadership June 25