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Auto Industry Survey Shows Improvements in Leveraging Automation, AI For Lenders

While they are still trying to understand all of its benefits, auto finance leaders are beginning to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily workflow. Informed.IQ, a developer of AI-based software that verifies, streamlines and opti
Apr 3, 2024

Dealer Magazine: How to be Profitable During the Collapse of Western Civilization

The banks are tightening up, your near-prime and subprime sources have all but dried up. Interest rates are still high. You were so proud of yourself last year when you knocked that deal out of the ballpark with $10,000 over MSRP with 84 months finan
Apr 2, 2024

Tire Industry Drives Digital ID Standards

This story was original published at RFIDJournal.com. Legislation in Europe is focusing on sustainability and tracking how products are made, used and recycled. One mammoth group paying close attention is the tire industry. With 1.2 billion tires in
Apr 1, 2024

Dealers Bracing for Disruption at Port of Baltimore

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to note the opening of temporary channels at the port  The Port of Baltimore is the busiest in America for shipments of cars. And the deadly accident that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge wil
Apr 1, 2024

Dealer Magazine: This is Why Customers Defect to Independent Garages…

Dealership customer-pay parts and labor sales average $46 billion annually. That is less than 20% of total parts and labor sales performed annually at all service centers. Therefore, over 80% of customers vote with their checkbook and spend their mon
Mar 29, 2024

CDK Bridges Longstanding Gap Between OEM and Dealer Shopping Experiences With Automotive Commerce Collab

AUSTIN, Texas – March 26, 2024 – Due to friction created between the various technologies used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and franchise dealers, consumers have long experienced frustration when navigating their buying and servici
Mar 28, 2024

Honda Sweeps KBB’s Consumer Choice Awards

As new-vehicle shoppers continue to rise, they perceive Honda’s as the best buy across numerous segments. At least that is the consensus from Kelley Blue Book’s 2024 Consumer Choice Awards. These awards—formerly known as the Brand Image Awards�
Mar 28, 2024

Holman to Host Cutting-Edge Auto Brands Hiring Event in Fort Lauderdale April 4

Holman VinFast will host a hiring event in Fort Lauderdale April 4. The highly-anticipated auto dealership seeks experienced professionals to fill numerous full-time positions. Global automotive leader Holman also seeks sales consultants for the INEO
Mar 28, 2024

Deacon Jones Automotive, Holman, Hudson Automotive Group, Ed Morse Automotive Group: Dealership Sales Roundup

Deacon Jones Purchases First Luxury Import Brand Deacon Jones Automotive recently acquired Sale Auto Mall Stores, located in Kinston, NC. This move marks a significant expansion for Deacon Jones Automotive, based in Smithfield, NC, to solidify its po
Mar 28, 2024