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Safeguarding Customer Data: The Critical Role of Encryption in Automotive Retail

The automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges in protecting customer data privacy. As vehicle transactions increasingly move online and dealerships collect more personal information, the need for robust security measures has never been more
Dec 17, 2024

CDK Introduces Industry-First Comprehensive Role-Based Product Certification Program

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, announced the launch of the company’s new software certifications and courseware, designed to equip dealership employees with the skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s rapidly evol
Dec 17, 2024

Amazon Begins Selling Hyundai’s Online

Amazon Autos is live. Started last week, consumers in 48 U.S. cities were able to browse, order, finance, and schedule pickup of a new Hyundai vehicle from their local participating dealer directly on Amazon. The kickoff comes a year after the online
Dec 17, 2024

How AI is Transforming the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is at a turning point. Long-dominant carmakers in Europe and America now face tough competition from Chinese manufacturers, who are leading the way in electric vehicles (EVs). To stay competitive, many are turning to advanced
Dec 16, 2024

Total Contract Value of Lotus Technology’s Intelligent Driving Solutions Nearing $130 Million

Lotus Technology Inc. a leading global intelligent luxury mobility provider, announced that Lotus Robotics, a subsidiary of the company, has to date achieved a total contract value of approximately US$130 million for its intelligent driving solutions
Dec 16, 2024

Optimism Rises Among Auto Dealers Following Election: Cox

Dealers are increasingly optimistic about the future now that the 2024 Presidential election is over, according to the Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in
Dec 16, 2024

TOPDON US Announces Agreement to Support Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at Northeast Texas Community College

TOPDON USA, the premier provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, announced an agreement with Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) to help educate students attending the Carroll Shelby A
Dec 13, 2024

Infiniti to Share Rooftops with Nissan Dealerships

As sales for Infiniti’s continue a decade long decline, some dealers looking to keep their doors open are being approved for a joint location with Nissan stores. According to recent published reports, an Infiniti dealership sells approximately 24
Dec 13, 2024

Working Together: How Auto Industry Players Are Fighting Back Against Digital Fraud

Three dealers had fallen victim to the same sophisticated fraud scheme in just one week. The story spreading through dealership break rooms across the country is becoming all too familiar. A new wave of digital payment fraud has hit the auto industry
Dec 12, 2024