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Gubagoo Now Available to U.S. Audi Dealers

Gubagoo has partnered with all U.S.-based Audi dealers for modern chat and digital retailing tools to enhance sales and performance, as well as elevate the customer experience both online and in-store, according to company officials. As part of the A
Nov 4, 2024

CNA National Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award

Scottsdale, Ariz.— Last year, CNA National (CNAN) launched its service contract just for electric vehicles. That contract has now won a 2024 MOTOR Top 20 Award from MOTOR Information Systems. Electric vehicles more closely resemble computers than t
Nov 1, 2024

Drivers Admit to Not Disclosing Mechanical Problems Before Sale: AppraisalPRO

A recent AppraisalPRO’s nationwide survey found that consumers are not always being forthright about the conditions of the car before they sell it. The report disclosed that nearly one in five American car owners admit the last car they sold had se
Nov 1, 2024

Optimizing Dealership Service Departments for Maximum Profitability

The service department plays a supportive role in sustaining dealership profitability alongside sales and other services. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), dealership service and parts sales amounted to an impressive $1
Oct 31, 2024

Automotive Tech Entrepreneur Joe Neiman Launches DealerClub

Former founder of ACV Auctions Joe Neiman recently announced the debut of his latest creation, DealerClub, the first and only reputation-based auto auction platform for buying and selling wholesale vehicles. An exclusive marketplace for professionals
Oct 31, 2024

Victory Automotive Group, Norm Reeves, Patriot Auto Group: Dealership Roundup

Victory Automotive Group Purchases California Dealership The Tim Lamb Group recently brokered the sale of Harvey Auto Group’s San Leandro Mazda dealership to the Victory Automotive Group. The deal, finalized Oct. 21, is Victory’s 53rd store in th
Oct 31, 2024

Automotive Haptics to Be a Multibillion-Dollar Market by 2035

Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch, from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, but as the smartphone market stagnates, the indust
Oct 30, 2024

CarGurus Teams With NFL Legend Drew Brees for “Keys to Success” Campaign

CarGurus, the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles, launched a new campaign with NFL legend Drew Brees focused on helping today’s drivers feel even more confident and prepared during the car bu
Oct 30, 2024

Average Amount Owed on Upside-Down Car Loans Hits an All-Time High

A new report found a growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their cars are currently worth, according to data from Edmunds. According to the company’s research, more than one in five consumers with negative equity owe more th
Oct 30, 2024