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HERE Technologies Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Guidance Assistant for Software-Defined Vehicles and Transportation Companies    

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) solution, the HERE AI Assistant. Designed to address the evolving needs of the automotive and transportation industries, this cuttin
Feb 20, 2025

Georgica Auto Holdings, Catskill Automotive Partners, Chico Mazda & Volkswagen, Grubbs Family of Dealerships: Dealership Deals

Georgica Auto Holdings Acquires Dealership from Group 1 Georgica Auto Holdings (GAH) has acquired Kolb Subaru, a dealership in Orangeburg, NY, from Group 1 Automotive. The addition of Kolb Subaru expands GAH’s footprint in the Northeast and is
Feb 20, 2025

Software Defined Vehicles: A New Era for Automotive

The automotive industry is undergoing a huge transformation as this rise of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and connected mobility drives OEMs to adopt more tech-driven strategies. This rise in SDVs is currently set to create over $650 billion in va
Feb 19, 2025

DealNow.Com Introduces Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution To Simplify Inventory Acquisition For Dealers 

DealNow, the first-of-its-kind service that enables secure and seamless online transactions for any vehicle –including cars, RVs, boats, and other recreational vehicles– announced the launch of its new Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution, des
Feb 19, 2025

Asbury Automotive Group to Purchase Herb Chambers Cos. For $1.3B

Asbury Automotive Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the largest private dealership group New England for $1.34 billion. Asbury announced on Feb. 18 reached a deal with The Herb Chambers Companies (HCC), the fourteenth largest
Feb 19, 2025

The End of the Auction Era: Why Direct-to-Consumer Inventory is Driving Dealership Growth

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
Feb 18, 2025

Highnote Announces Fasten Rewards Partnership to Launch Consumer Credit Card Rewards Program 

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
Feb 18, 2025

A Third of Middle-Class U.S. Households Plan to Buy Vehicles in 2025

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
Feb 18, 2025

How to Keep Your Dealership Ahead of the Competition in 2025

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
Feb 17, 2025