The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week finalized protections against junk fees when buying a car set to take effect in 2024 that dealer industry leaders called “heavy-handed.” The Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rules from the FTC will r

Recently, I was traveling on Something-or-other Airlines, (as I often do), and noticed the barf bag in my seat pocket was patented. It was quite a large marking, too. “Huh,” I thought. I have to look this one up on Google.  So, here it is: Metho

Tesla will recall nearly its entire fleet of cars on the road due to safety issues. The company announced the move on Dec. 13 affecting more than 2 million cars after an investigation by federal officials found the autopilot safety system was “not

DigitialDealer.com had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Proctor-Connelley and Don Monda from The Proctor Dealerships,  which comprises Proctor Acura, Proctor Honda, and Proctor Subaru in Tallahassee, FL, for an interview recently published in Dea

On the heels of a report finding that car dealers are pessimistic about the current state of the industry, the numbers show a buyer’s market is emerging in the U.S. The new-vehicle average transaction price in November was $48,247, an increase of l

Economic headwinds have auto dealers pessimistic going into the last quarter of 2023. The most recent Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) report revealed a significant decrease in U.S. auto dealer sentiment in Q4 2023, driven in part by hig

Event Marketing is a strategy used by car dealerships to promote their vehicles, services, and overall brand through organized events. These events can range from new car inventory, exclusive test drives, and service workshops to participation in lar

CarGurus completed the acquisition of CarOffer, purchasing the remaining minority equity interests for $75 million on Dec. 4. CarGurus acquired a 51% interest in CarOffer in January 2021 and announced plans last month to accelerate the purchase of th

Step One Automotive Group will dedicate 25 Days of Giving within the communities they serve in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Throughout the month, expect to see Step One Automotive Group team members spreading holiday cheer to those in need. “