The automotive retail landscape has been in a constant state of flux ever since 2020. Following years of inventory shortages and supply chain disruptions, consumer demand finally seemed to be stabilizing last year. Then dealers were treated to a year

One of the greatest challenges in automotive retail has always been achieving true personalization. With inventory management, marketing efforts, financing coordination, and continuous sales communication all demanding time and resources, consistentl

Automotive dealerships face mounting pressure to optimize their Business Development Centers (BDCs) and maintain operational excellence. Rising call volumes, tightening service capacity, and intense competition demand a proactive approach to customer

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

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

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

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%

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

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