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The Next Loyalty Windfall for Dealers? Gen Z

Gen Z may be early in their ownership journey, but the service experiences they have today are already shaping where they’ll return tomorrow—both for service and their next vehicle. As this generation moves more fully into ownership, expectations
Jun 1, 2026
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Dealership M&A Up Big in Q1 2026 as Profits Normalize: Haig Report

Key Takeaways Private buyers commanded 96% of Q1 2026 dealership acquisitions amid a 54% increase in multi-store transactions. Average publicly owned dealership profits declined 16% year-over-year to $824,000 but remain 109% above pre-pandemic levels
Jun 1, 2026
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Ferrari of Denver Sold by Lithia Motors to the Woodhouse Auto Family

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale of Ferrari of Denver in Colorado
May 29, 2026
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Used EVs Are Creating a New Retail Test for U.S. Dealers

Affordability is bringing more attention to used EVs, but price alone will not decide conversion
May 29, 2026
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Why Your Manual Fraud Analysts May Be Looking at the Wrong Things

According to a recent industry survey, nearly three-quarters of financial institutions still manually check a significant portion of their income documents for fraud, with many reviewing up to half of all submissions by hand. Given the emergence of p
May 29, 2026
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Video Testimonials That Sell: A Guide for Dealerships

The shift to online car buying has made things easier for customers, but more challenging for dealerships when it comes to building trust. While buyers rely heavily on online research, they still seek reassurance from real people before making a deci
May 28, 2026
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F&I Profit Per Vehicle Just Hit a Record High. Used and Independent Dealers Are Positioned to Capture More of It Than Ever Before.

Independent dealers have always had the used car customer. Now they have the F&I infrastructure to match.
May 27, 2026
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FTC Warning Letters: The Escalating Risk Around Dealer Pricing

Pricing has always been a friction point in auto retail. What’s changed recently is the cost of getting it wrong. With the FTC’s hardened stance and consumers expecting full transparency, pricing is no longer just a customer experience issue. It�
May 26, 2026
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The Day Ford Recognized That Agentic AI is a Coworker

And Why Every Industry Built on Phones, Forms, and Follow Ups Should Be Paying Attention
May 25, 2026