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June New-Vehicles Sales Up 2.9 Percent from Last Year: Cox

New-vehicle sales in June are expected to increase from last month, according to the latest forecast from Cox Automotive. In June, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is projected to finish near 16.0 million, down slightly from last June’s 1
Jun 26, 2024

Better Car People Acquires Proactive Dealer Solutions

Better Car People (BCP) has acquired Proactive Dealer Solutions (PDS), the fourth major recent acquisition by BCP that boosts the customer engagement platform for auto dealers and OEMs The union combines BCP’s lead engagement platform, generati
Jun 26, 2024

One View Offers Free Document Management Solution to CDK Clients During System Outage

One View, a leading provider of document management solutions, is pleased to announce a special free trial of its services for all CDK clients affected by the ongoing CDK DMS system outage. During this challenging period, One View is committed to ens
Jun 25, 2024

Trends in EV Manufacturing Reshaping the Automotive Landscape

As the rise of the electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to shape the automotive landscape around the world, manufacturers and consumers in the US are beginning to adapt. Research published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals electric car sa
Jun 25, 2024

AppraisalPRO Arms Car Dealers with Big Data to for Trade-Ins

AppraisalPRO began operations on June 25, a company intent on revolutionizing the vehicle appraisal industry with AI database designed to provide new and used car dealers nationwide with the market’s most powerful tool for optimizing trade-in value
Jun 25, 2024

Reynolds and Reynolds Donates $5 Million to Northwood University to Enhance Educational Opportunities

MIDLAND, Michigan & DAYTON, Ohio – The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, the leading provider of software, services, and forms in automotive retail, has pledged a monumental $5 million gift to help fund the construction of the new Center for Auto
Jun 25, 2024

Presidio Report Finds Profit Slide Accelerates for Auto Dealers

A recent review of auto dealerships found that while profitability for the average U.S. auto dealership remains well above pre-2020 levels, the profit erosion from pandemic highs accelerated to start the year. The findings are part of Presidio Perspe
Jun 25, 2024

Deal or No Deal? The Ongoing Struggle with Internet Leads in Car Sales

Let’s talk leads, specifically inbound internet leads. What makes them challenging and how do you overcome those challenges to drive success? The reality is there’s gold in those leads, lots of gold, and if handled with energy, excitement
Jun 24, 2024

U.S. Auto Dealers Spend Weekend Working Around Computer Hack

Dealers across the U.S. resorted to pen and pencil to complete transactions in their dealerships as one of the key software programs remained down over the weekend. CDK Global has not made any public comments since shutting down their services on Thu
Jun 24, 2024