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AI and Video-Powered Operational Intelligence: The Next Evolution of Dealership Performance
For decades, cameras in automotive dealerships were little more than a necessary evil – a grudge purchase made to satisfy insurance carriers or deter the occasional act of theft. They lived in a silo, tucked away in the security office, reviewed on
Mar 18, 2026
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2026 Edmunds Top Rated Awards Rewards a Combo of Affordability and Quality
Every year, the automotive industry brings a wealth of new choices and advanced technologies to consumers. However, these days buyers are struggling in the face rising purchase costs, with the average new vehicle price reaching $50,858 in January 202
Mar 18, 2026
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LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS Integrates with CarletonDocs® to Provide Lenders Enhanced Document Compliance
Jacksonville, Fla: LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS (Launcher), a technology provider of loan origination technology for automotive and consumer lenders, announced today a strategic product integration between its appTRAKER™ Loan Origination System (LOS) and Ca
Mar 17, 2026
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U.S. Automotive Retail Network Saw Stability in 2025: Urban Science
For all the unexpected twists and turns 2025 brought for dealers, the foundation of the industry remains incredibly stable. We see this clearly in the 2025 Year-End Automotive Franchise Activity Report from Urban Science. According to the report, 95%
Mar 17, 2026
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Uncovering the Hidden Leaks Behind Lost Automotive Sales
Even the highest-performing sales teams can’t close every deal. Auto buyers routinely cross-shop dealerships, and affordability concerns continue to influence the extent to which buyers compare options, pricing and other deal attributes before comm
Mar 17, 2026
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Team Gillman Chevrolet in Houston Sold to Gilchrist Automotive
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale
Mar 16, 2026
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Tariffs Have Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion: 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 strateg
Mar 16, 2026
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From Leads to Keys: How AI Is Modernizing Auto Retail
Could AI make negotiating a car sale as outdated as paper contracts? How soon will dealership sales models become a thing of the past? Analysts frequently cite showrooms and direct-to-consumer online sales as ways that AI has positively infiltrated t
Mar 16, 2026
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Analyzing Automotive Brand Loyalty: 2026’s Winners and Losers
Customer loyalty remains the foundation of sustainable automotive retail. Understanding exactly where buyers choose to stay and when they decide to leave gives you the strategic advantage needed to optimize your market access. The 2026 Reynolds Reten
Mar 16, 2026