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Why Waiting for Federal Guidance is the Latest Risk in Auto Finance
Prior to 2025, the strategic playbook for auto finance leaders centered on a predictable cadence: monitor the federal horizon, wait for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to signal a shift, and calib
Feb 18, 2026
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Car Wars Returns from NADA 2026 Highlighting Dealer Insights, Platform Enhancements, and Industry Leadership
Dallas, TX – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone and how it is actually being used inside dealerships today. Throughout the show, Car Wars m
Feb 18, 2026
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Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital Acquire Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne
Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne to Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital – Located in One of the Best Luxury Markets in the US
Feb 17, 2026
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F&I Industry Enters New Era of “Deliberate Omnichannel” as Affordability Challenges Mount
The automotive finance and insurance (F&I) industry has officially entered a new, more challenging phase, where rapid post-pandemic growth has given way to a market defined by consumer affordability pressures and a strategic pivot toward a “
Feb 17, 2026
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Service Retention, CX, and Team Growth: Opportunities 2026 Offers Dealers
Looking back at 2025, plenty has changed—but one thing hasn’t: the ongoing challenge of service retention. Like other macro shifts, its impact is now impossible to ignore. When service retention drops below 70% at their “due for service” inte
Feb 13, 2026
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Trust in Dealerships Surges as Digital Tools Bridge the Gap for Modern Car Buyers
The relationship between car buyers and dealerships is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a powerful combination of digital transparency and personalized in-person experiences. According to the Capital One Car Buying Outlook 2025 Report, consumer tr
Feb 12, 2026
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Middle-Income Americans Show Financial Resilience, Embrace AI for Car Buying
Despite persistent economic pressures, middle-income Americans are entering 2026 with a sense of optimism, according to the latest Paths to Financial Prosperity study from Santander US. The Q4 2025 survey reveals that financial confidence has reached
Feb 11, 2026
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Automotive Advertising Pivots to “Outcome-Based” Measurement as Traditional KPIs Lose Ground
In an automotive market defined by shrinking purchase windows and increasingly fragmented consumer journeys, advertisers are being forced to rethink how they measure success. According to a new report from Urban Science, the industry is undergoing a
Feb 10, 2026
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The End of the “Manual Review Trap”: Re-engineering Auto Dealer & Lending for 2026
The auto dealership and finance industries are approaching a critical era. For years, the promise of digital transformation has been a boardroom staple, yet the reality on the ground remains stubbornly analog. As we move into 2026, the primary bottle
Feb 9, 2026