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Dealer News March 27
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President Trump: 25% Auto Tariffs Effective April 2 are “Permanent”

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that goes into effect April 2 imposing a 25 percent tariff…

Dealer News March 26
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Turning Test Drives into Sales Opportunities: A Dealership’s Blueprint

During the car-buying journey, the test drive is a pivotal moment when customers transition from merely considering a…

Sales and Finance March 26
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DDCE2025 Speaker Proposals Deadline Extended

Call for proposals for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (October 14-15, 2025, Las Vegas) are now open!…

Event News March 26
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Hyundai Commits to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion with $21B Investment

A new plant in Louisiana is the centerpiece of Hyundai’s $21 billion investment over the next three years…

Dealer News March 26
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4 Key Strategies Every Dealer Needs to Implement Now

I’ve worked with my fair share of dealerships over the years, and I’ve seen firsthand how fragmented technology,…

Leadership March 25
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NVIDIA Increases Foothold in Auto Industry with General Motors, Magna Deals

NVIDIA continues to make inroads in the automotive industry, announcing collaborations with one of Detroit’s Big 3 and…

Dealer News March 25
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Quality Over Quantity: Why Dealerships Should Care More in 2025

Dealerships have long prioritized volume as the key to profitability. However, a shift in strategy is emerging—one that…

Sales and Finance March 24
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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Record High in 2024: Kerrigan

The auto dealership buy/sell market has another record breaking year in 2024, rising 10 percent from the year…

Dealer News March 24