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Relevance, Leadership, and the Generations Shaping Automotive Retail
From a teenager sweeping floors at his father’s dealership to a fixed operations leader building a culture of training and mentorship, the automotive industry has always been defined by journeys. For some, it begins with a summer job washing cars.
Mar 25, 2026
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New Survey Reveals Why Lowering Interest Rates Won’t Fix What’s Actually Breaking Car Sales
84-Month Auto Loans Are Trapping Consumers and Threatening the Dealer Trade-In-Cycle; Industry Leveraging the Wrong Tools to Combat High MSRPs
Mar 25, 2026
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myKaarma Receives Subaru Certification for Service Scheduling Platform
Certification supports modern appointment workflows, operational consistency, and integrated retailer service performance
Mar 24, 2026
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Succession Done Right: Protecting Value and Securing Your Dealership’s Future
For many dealership owners, succession is not a question of if but when. Too often, though, planning begins only after a triggering event, a health concern, an unsolicited offer, or family pressure. By then, options narrow, and stress rises. After ne
Mar 24, 2026
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Why 92% of Dealerships are Losing Mobile Car Buyers
Modern car buyers start their purchasing journey on a smartphone screen. Before a customer ever steps onto a showroom floor, they browse local inventory, compare pricing, and read reviews right from the palm of their hand. If a dealership’s we
Mar 24, 2026
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#DDCE2026 Speaker Proposal Deadline Extended to April 3
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is coming to Detroit on September 22-23, 2026, and we can’t wait for you to join us. As we get ready for yet another great year of Digital Dealer, this is your chance to help shape the future of automotive retai
Mar 23, 2026
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European Automakers Took a $6 Billion Hit from Tariffs in 2025: 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 23, 2026
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The Death of the F&I Pressure Cooker: Why Consumer Control is the New Standard in Auto Retail
For decades, the climax of the car-buying journey followed a predictable, often stressful script. After hours of negotiating the vehicle price, the customer was ushered into a small, office—the F&I department. There, they were met with a one-si
Mar 23, 2026
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Overfuel Unveils Automotive Industry’s First Search Engine Intelligence Platform to Quantify Factors in AI and Search Visibility
Proprietary Platform Powers Landmark 2026 Mobile PageSpeed Study — and Is Built for Continuous, Real-Time Monitoring of Every Element on the Automotive SERP
Mar 23, 2026