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The Training Problem That’s Costing Dealerships More Than They Realize

Every year, automotive dealerships invest in new programs, products, and technologies designed to improve profitability, enhance customer satisfaction,…

Leadership May 19
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When “Cost Per Lead” Lies: Smarter Metrics for Dealer Marketing Performance

Cost Per Lead (CPL) is popular because it’s easy to calculate and easy to compare. The problem is…

Marketing May 18
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The Shifting Sands of the Auto Buyer Journey

Key Takeaways Evolving Buyer Behavior: Insights from the 2026 Urban Science Harris Poll reveal shifting buyer habits, including…

Dealer News May 15
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Inside the Live AI Car Shopping Demo That Tested 100 Dealerships Right in Front of the Industry

During my opening keynote at AutoIndustry.AI 2026, I “mystery shopped” 100 car dealers with AI agents… in a…

Leadership May 15
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myKaarma Launches Partner Portal to Power Open Integration Ecosystem for Dealers and OEMs

This new platform eliminates integration barriers, giving developers and partners the power to instantly deploy next-generation tools that…

Press Releases May 14
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The Rise of the Informed Buyer: Why Knowledgeable Customers Are Opting Out of Negotiation

For a long time, the car-buying experience revolved around negotiation. It shaped how deals were structured and how…

Leadership May 14
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New-Vehicle Prices Moderate as Sales Slow: KBB

Key Takeaways New-vehicle prices remained high but showed signs of moderation: The average transaction price reached $49,461 in April,…

Dealer News May 13
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Smart Dealers Are Realizing They Can Have Better Compliance Without the Customer Friction

Here is the tension every dealer principal, GM, and F&I director is navigating right now: customers expect a…

Leadership May 13
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Phyron Brings Personal Video into the Heart of Lead Response

New in-app tool, now being used by Stellantis &You UK and Perrys, helps dealers respond to enquiries with…

Press Releases May 12