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Driving Growth: The New Frontier of Used Vehicle Acquisition and F&I’s Pivotal Role

The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins,…

Leadership July 28
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Dealership Profits Surged 27% in Q2: Presidio

After a stretch of decline from the massive peaks of the post-pandemic era, dealership profitability has not just…

Dealer News July 28
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Explore an Enhanced Expo Hall at #DDCE2025

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of…

Event News July 25
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Instagram’s Hidden Challenges for Car Dealerships

As a dealer, you’ve probably been told that having a strong presence on every social media platform is…

Marketing July 24
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Used Vehicle Prices Have Begun to Drop in July

The wholesale used vehicle market has seen a slight price decrease in the first half of July, with…

Dealer News July 24
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Hybrid Learning: What the Rise of Hybrid Vehicles Can Teach Us About Flexibility in Automotive Marketing

As auto brands zigged toward an all-out EV marketing blitz starting in 2021, auto shoppers have zagged toward…

Marketing July 23
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Sales Were Up, but Affordability Concerns Dominated Q2: Lotlinx

The Q2 2025 Vincensus Report paints a complex picture of the automotive market, one that has spent much…

Dealer News July 23
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How AI Is Reshaping Dealer Strategies Amid Affordability Challenges

As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, vehicle affordability is consistently a driving issue in the auto…

Leadership July 22
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Dealers and Consumers Are Not Aligned on How 2025 is Trending

There is a growing divide between auto dealers and car buyers. According to a recent study by Urban…

Dealer News July 22