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New-Vehicle Prices Lower for 10th Consecutive Month: KBB

For the 10th consecutive month, new-vehicle prices were lower year-over-year in July as Kelley Blue Book (KBB) analysts noted higher inventory levels and higher incentives have shifted the U.S. auto market to favor buyers. The average transaction pr
Aug 16, 2024

VDX.tv’s James Johnson to Speak at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! James Johnson, VP, Account Planning, VDX.tv, will be present a session titled Take the Wheel, Gen Z this year. As the automotive industry balances driving sho
Aug 16, 2024

Recent Cyber Event Is Reminder to Dealers to Focus on Operational Best Practices, Financial Stability

In today’s ever-changing and increasingly digital world, the automotive industry faces a growing array of operational challenges. The most recent cyber event that affected thousands of dealerships across the country is just the latest example of ho
Aug 16, 2024

The Salesperson’s Mindset: Developing a Positive Attitude

Successful selling is a tribute to the power of a positive mental attitude. As the saying goes, “Samson slew a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, and the same weapon slays ten thousand sales daily.” Your words, like the jawb
Aug 15, 2024

Vanguard’s Tax, Western Fidelity Insurance’s Jones Presenting a Session at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Vanguard Dealer Services’ Jamie Tax and Western Fidelity Insurance Services’ Kristin Jones will co-present a panel titled Navigating the Gears of Success:
Aug 15, 2024

ALM Automotive Group, Dave Smith Nissan, Escude Automotive Group, Haddad Auto Group, Shelor Motor Mile: Dealership Sales Roundup

Asbury Sells Atlanta Dealership Kerrigan Advisors represented Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group in the sale of Nalley Chevrolet in Union City, GA, to ALM Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the
Aug 15, 2024

Industry Changes and Challenges in Vehicle Appraisals

The automotive industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in how vehicle appraisals are conducted. As dealers adapt to a data-driven market, they increasingly rely on technology to make more informed decisions about inve
Aug 14, 2024

Affinitiv’s Dean Martin, Michael Cappelli Set to Speak at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dean Martin, VP of Marketing, Affinitiv, and Michael Cappelli, Director of Sales Support SaaS will, Affinitiv, lead a session titled Building Bridges: Unlocki
Aug 14, 2024

Overview of the U.S. EV Market

A report prepared earlier this year for the Electric Vehicle Council gave an overview of the EV market, including owners’ preference, charging practices and the role of the U.S. government. The survey for the council found 49 percent of EV drivers�
Aug 14, 2024