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vAuto Enhances Conquest Win VIN-Specific Incentives to New Cars

vAuto recently announced new functionality that solves another pain point for franchise dealers: managing increasingly complex new vehicle incentives. Officials at vAuto, a Cox Automotive brand, said this is achieved by making it easier for dealers t
Oct 28, 2024

Kerrigan: Mazda Multiple Increased, CDJR and Nissan Decreased

Kerrigan Advisors made three blue sky multiple adjustments, increasing the blue sky multiple for Mazda and decreasing the multiples for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (CDJR) and Nissan in their most recent report. For the second quarter of 2024, Kerrigan
Oct 28, 2024

9 Automotive Retail Trends to Watch for the Rest of 2024

As we inch closer to the end of 2024, auto dealers are seeing several shifts and developments that will shape their vehicle inventory levels and marketing strategies through the remainder of the year. With inventory levels rising and more car buyers
Oct 25, 2024

Star Performance Marketing Appoints Rob Mancuso Vice President Midwest

Star Performance Marketing, a top ten U.S. automotive digital marketing and advertising services agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Mancuso as Vice President Midwest. In this role, Mancuso will oversee the company’s expansion int
Oct 25, 2024

Presidio: Dealerships Profitability Nearing New Normal

The decline in profitability for the typical U.S. dealership appears to be leveling off, according to the recently released Presidio-NCM Average Dealership Performance Benchmark report. Through September, net pretax profit for the average franchised
Oct 25, 2024

Are Auto Lenders Prepared for A Potential Rise in Auto Loan Refinancing?

As we approach 2025, auto lenders are keeping a close eye on the reduction of interest rates. With economic forecasts indicating additional rate reductions following the Fed’s recent decision to begin lowering, the auto finance industry is preparin
Oct 24, 2024

Reynolds Unveils Cutting-Edge Spark AI at Amplify 2024

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company has launched Spark AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) data layer that powers all Reynolds AI products. Spark AI eliminates silos created by AI tools and provides a broader data set, resulting in smarter tools. The c
Oct 24, 2024

Castriota 2025 NADA Chairman, Beyer Auto Group, Devoe Automotive Group: Dealership Roundup

NADA Board Elects Florida Dealer Tom Castriota as 2025 Chairman The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Tom Castriota as its 2025 chairman. Castriota, owner of Castriota Chevrolet in Hudson, FL, will succeed Gary Gilchrist, pr
Oct 24, 2024

How Digitization Can Revolutionize Car Dealerships

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, car dealerships are under immense pressure to streamline operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences and stay ahead of the competition. The adoption of digital solutions offers a powerful way
Oct 23, 2024