The automotive retail world is changing fast, and dealerships are under pressure to keep up with customer expectations while staying profitable. One big shift is the move to direct-to-consumer (DTC) inventory sourcing. By cutting out auctions and who

Highnote, a leader in modern card platform management, announced the launch of a new consumer credit card program with Fasten Rewards. Leveraging Highnote’s customizable platform, Fasten aims to strengthen the relationship between drivers and d

A survey by financial services company Santander US found that a third of middle-income households making between $50,000 and $148,000 annually intend to buy a car this year. A number of those weighing whether to buy have started taking action. Abo

Competition has always been a significant challenge for dealerships, requiring more than just an impressive inventory to stay ahead. With more people expecting convenience, transparency, and value, dealerships must rethink their strategies and move b

The Utah Automotive Hall of Fame has inducted Ken Garff Automotive Group executive and partner Brad Eichers into the prestigious Utah New Car Dealer’s Hall of Fame, recognizing his remarkable contributions to the automotive industry and his las

Florida is the next battleground between franchised dealerships and automakers looking to sell directly to the consumer. Volkswagen and Audi dealers in the Sunshine State filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors that alleges its direct-sales model for ve

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine A word from Charlie Polston: “My friends, as you know I retired December 31, 2024 after 42 years in the automotive industry. I’m delighted t

Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the infrastructure software company for smart-world systems, announced XPENG has selected RTI Connext Drive to provide the core communication technology for its next generation E/E vehicle architecture. Starting with t

Honda and Nissan officials were unable to reach an agreement to merger, ending talks that would have created one of the world’s largest automakers. In a joint statement released by Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors, the three companies “agreed