Marketing & Advertising
February New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise After Slow 2025 Start
As the auto industry gears up for President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go into effect March 4, news of an unexpected February sales gave a boost to dealerships across the U.S. Cox Automotive is forecasting a modest rebound when February's...
Optimizing Automotive Industry Talent Evaluation
In today’s workplace, talent decisions have never carried greater weight. The pandemic reshaped how and where we work, while new generations of employees bring fresh expectations for collaboration, empathy, and purpose. Meanwhile, the automotive industry faces...
L-Charge Has Partnered with Ride-hail Platform Alto to Accelerate the Delivery of Sustainable Urban Mobility.
L-Charge, the innovative global leader in the provision of sustainable off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has partnered with premium, eco-friendly ride-hail platform Alto to accelerate the delivery of sustainable urban mobility. By leveraging...
Auto Dealership Profitability Improved at End of 2024
Auto dealerships are approaching a new normal likely to be characterized by higher overall profitability with a store’s brand and geography as differentiating factors, according to full-year 2024 data from the Presidio-NCM Average Dealership Performance Benchmark. Net...
A Look At How Auto Lenders, Retailers Continued Back Office Digital Adoption in Q4
The auto finance and retail industries continued to embrace the adoption of digital documentation and back-office strategies toward the end of 2024. This shift of digital business strategies remains essential for lenders and retailers that want to enhance operational...
Automotive Standards Council Certifies Gubagoo Virtual Retailing and ChatSmart for GA4
Gubagoo, the leading provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, announced its Virtual Retailing and ChatSmart products are officially certified by the Automotive Standards Council (ASC). This important certification helps...
Van Horn Automobile Group, Jim Shorkey Auto Group, #1 Cochran Automotive Group, Tony T Automotive Group: Dealership Deals
Van Horn Automobile Group Sells Two New Iowa Dealerships Van Horn Automobile Group has sold Van Horn Ford and Van Horn Chevrolet in Newhall, IA. The stores will be renamed Sky Ford and Sky Chevrolet. Jeff Niesen, president of the Wisconsin-based Van Horn Automobile...
The Dealership’s Guide to a High-Impact Website
In today’s digital world, the internet is a vital part of our lives, empowering us to make informed decisions—from everyday purchases to major life choices! This makes a robust online presence indispensable for businesses across all industries, including the...
Lotlinx Welcomes Joshua Gonsenhauser as Vice President of Product Strategy
Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced the appointment of Joshua Gonsenhauser as Vice President of Product Strategy. Gonsenhauser, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in...
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