Marketing & Advertising
More Tariff Relief is On the Way for the Auto Industry: Tariff Tracker
President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strategies. Everything seems to...
Digital Marketing Strategies That Drive Customer Retention in Dealerships
A sale should never be seen as the finish line, but rather the starting point for building long-term relationships. This is especially true in the automotive industry, where 45% of sales come from repeat buyers, and the average retention rate is around 58% (Gitnux)....
Underwater Auto Loans Hit Record High, Edmunds Reports
An increasing number of American car buyers are in a difficult financial position, owing more on their auto loans than their vehicles are worth. A recent report from Edmunds revealed that this trend continued to worsen in the third quarter of 2025. The average amount...
Kolosso Toyota in Appleton, Wisconsin Acquired by Kocourek Automotive
Keith Kocourek of Kocourek Automotive Acquires Kolosso Toyota in Appleton, Wisconsin from Bill and Barb Kolosso
Smarter Recall Management with AI
How AI is helping dealerships streamline recall management, improve customer experience, and prevent service bottlenecks
Automaker Recalls Hit 8.5 Million in Q3, Ford Leads Volume
Q3 was yet another challenging quarter for vehicle safety in what has been a year full of recalls. Even after a busy first half of the year, automakers still recalled nearly 8.5 million vehicles over the past few months. According to the BizzyCar Q3 2025 Recall...
Acura of Fremont Sold in California to Bakhtiari Auto Group
Haig Partners Serves as Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Acura Fremont – One of the Top Performing Acura Dealerships in the Western Region of the U.S.
Day 2 of Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 Starts Now!
Get ready for another full day of learning and collaboration at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo. Today features hands-on workshops that build on the expert-led sessions from Day 1, plus more time in the expo hall to explore new solutions and connect with peers....
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo Day 1 In Review
With Day 1 of Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025 in the books, let's take a look at the exciting sights from the jam packed first day of the event! Before any networking or learning could be done, first attendees had to head to badge pick-up to make sure they...
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