Consumer sentiment on electrical vehicles (EV) in the United States is not as red hot as it was a few years ago, but it’s still quietly improving. 29 percent of consumers said their next vehicle purchase will be an EV, a five percent increase from

The U.S House of Representatives voted Thursday to block California’s plan to end sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The vote was 246-to-164 in favor of revoking the waiver granted to California by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Brand awareness is the backbone of a dealership’s success. When customers recognize and trust your brand, they are more likely to visit your showroom, engage with your offers, and choose you over competitors. A well-established brand doesn’t just

  Wholesale used vehicle prices saw a significant increase throughout the first half of April. According to Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, the mid-month value hit 207.1, representing a 4.3 percent increase compared to April

According to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData, consumers are projected to spend a record setting $55.8 billion on new vehicles in April. Total new-vehicle sales are projected to exceed 1.5 million, a 10.5 percent increase from last yea

You’ve seen it before: a new hire walks onto the dealership floor brimming with confidence. On paper, they’re a sure-fire winner. But within weeks, sometimes days, the cracks appear. Customers leave feeling misunderstood, your sales teams are

Auto delinquency rates increased by as much as 8.7 percent between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024 according to a recent study by WalletHub. Delinquency was on the rise throughout the U.S with all 50 states seeing an increase in the quarter. Delinquent payments

Let’s call it what it is: most car dealers are addicted to the high of the quick close. Bargain-driven tactics might hit a monthly number, but they don’t build anything real, not with your customer, not with your team, and certainly not with your

The automotive retail industry has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, but it appears to have finally reached some stability, at least for now. The average franchised dealership saw a 3.7 percent increase in net pretax profit in Q1