Marketing & Advertising
AI’s Quiet Takeover: Spyne Report Reveals a Tipping Point in Auto Retail
The auto dealership has undergone a quiet transformation, as artificial intelligence turns into a revenue-critical component of daily operations. According to the first-ever Spyne Auto Retail Intelligence Quarterly report, the industry has reached a decisive...
Is SEO Dead? Welcome to the Era of GEO
The automotive industry is rushing to experiment with generative AI. But in that rush, many businesses are exposing themselves to serious legal, brand, and commercial risk. Much of the early discussion has focused on copyright. Using “free”, hallucinated images...
AmeriTrust Financial Debuts Fintech Platform to Bridge the Used-Car Leasing Gap
In a move looking to reshape the landscape of pre-owned vehicle financing, AmeriTrust Financial has announced the launch of a new fintech-driven lending platform specifically designed to expand used-car leasing capabilities for dealers across the United States. Based...
What Are The Biggest F&I Trends For Dealers in 2026?
As we look toward 2026, the automotive industry is no longer just transitioning; it is at a potential tipping point. The F&I department, once a secondary profit center, has become the primary anchor for dealership stability and future growth. For dealers to thrive...
ASE Connects Partners with Worldpac to Support Technician Pipeline Development
LEESBURG, Va. – Feb. 17, 2026 – ASE Connects, the workforce initiative led by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with WrenchWay, announces a new collaboration with Worldpac aimed at helping shops, dealerships and OEMs better...
New Pro-Cut Training for Toyota Service Providers
WEST LEBANON, N.H. – Feb. 3, 2026 – Pro-Cut, in collaboration with Toyota, has developed industry-leading brake service training for Toyota® and Lexus® service providers. The new program uses the Pro-Cut™ X15 rotor matching system to deliver expert brake service...
Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas Acquired by Kedge Cook from Brian Bounds
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas from Brian Bounds to Kedge Cook. Since 2016, Brian Bounds has sold three dealerships with...
Why Waiting for Federal Guidance is the Latest Risk in Auto Finance
Prior to 2025, the strategic playbook for auto finance leaders centered on a predictable cadence: monitor the federal horizon, wait for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to signal a shift, and calibrate internal...
Car Wars Returns from NADA 2026 Highlighting Dealer Insights, Platform Enhancements, and Industry Leadership
Dallas, TX – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone and how it is actually being used inside dealerships today. Throughout the show, Car Wars met with dealers from...
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