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AI AI chat agent Dealer AI Investment Operational Efficiency Sanjay Varnwal Spyne

2026 Could be the First “AI Operations Year” as Dealerships Focus on Tech Overhaul

A report from automotive AI company Spyne indicates that U.S. car dealerships are poised to make 2026 their…

Dealer News December 12
Brand Desirability Dealership Branding dealership marketing Glo3D Glo3D.com Local Markets Sean Toussi Social Media

What Makes a Dealership Brand Unforgettable

In an age where most buyers begin their journey online, your brand makes the first—and often the most…

Marketing December 11
Augmented Reality Auto Retail Digital is the New Dealership: How Car-Buying is Shifting Online Gen Z Car Buyers Snapchat Social Media Study Results

Half of Gen Z Car Buyers Made Their Last Purchase Online

The automotive showroom floor has effectively moved to the smartphone screen, according to a comprehensive new study released…

Dealer News December 11
Adila Adeel AI tools Customer Engagement Lead Management Optimizing Inventory Predictive Maintenance Transformative Technology

How AI Tools Are Transforming Automotive Dealerships in 2025

The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this…

Leadership December 10
car-buying experience CDK CDK Ease of Purchase Consumer sentiment Customer Satisfaction dealership operations Ease of Purchase Scorecard

Car Buying “Ease of Purchase” Score Hits All-Time Low in November

A new report from CDK has revealed a startling decline in customer satisfaction with the car buying process,…

Dealer News December 10
Adpearance Advance Automotive Andy Lobred Catalyst IQ Fox Dealer MarketAI press release Search Optics ZeroSum

Advance Automotive to Launch Catalyst IQ, a Marketing Tech Agency Fueled by Real-Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Human Insights

Catalyst IQ Combines Existing Advance Automotive Companies Adpearance, Fox Dealer, Search Optics, and ZeroSum to Supercharge Dealer Marketing…

Press Releases December 10
CADSI Cox Automotive Dealer Senitment Economic Uncertainty market sentiment index Q4 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index State of the Market

Dealer Sentiment Plummets to Pandemic-Era Lows as Economic Headwinds Mount

U.S. auto dealer sentiment has fallen to its lowest point since the height of the global pandemic, as…

Dealer News December 9
Dealer eProcess dealership website performance Dealership Websites digital retailing GA4 Sam Vukas Top Performing Dealers VDP CTAs

10 Strategies Separating High-Performing Dealership Websites from the Pack

Long before a shopper submits a lead, schedules a test drive, or walks on to your lot, they’ve…

Marketing December 9
2026 Dealer Trends affordability F&I Finance and insurance K Economy New Vehicle Costs Protective Asset Protection Rick Kurtz Used Vehicle Costs

F&I in the New Age of Affordability: A Dealer’s 2026 Strategy Guide

The automotive industry in 2025 was defined not by a single dominant trend, but by a complex interplay…

Sales and Finance December 8