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The Real Auto Affordability Crisis Has Nothing to Do with Interest Rates

For the past two years, the automotive industry has been locked in a debate about interest rates. When…

Sales and Finance April 27
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The $12,000 Leak: Reclaiming Dealership Fixed Ops Revenue

Service Loyalty Drives Revenue: Dealerships lose an estimated $12,398 in lifetime service revenue per customer who takes their…

Dealer News April 24
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Phyron Brings AI-Powered Video Ads to TikTok

AI-Powered TikTok Integration: Phyron’s new integration with TikTok’s Automotive Ads for Inventory enables dealerships to automatically create and…

Dealer News April 24
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Cox Automotive to Acquire Fullpath, Bringing AI-Native Data and Marketing Infrastructure to the Industry’s Largest Dealer Network

Agreement to acquire Fullpath adds Customer Data Platform, marketing automation, and AI capabilities to the Cox Automotive portfolio…

Press Releases April 23
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Why the First-Time Buyer Should Be Every Used Car Dealer’s Top Priority in 2026

The used car market in 2026 is being reshaped by a buyer most dealerships aren’t built to serve:…

Leadership April 23
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VMS Launches Virtual Fleet Manager to Automate Uptime

Launch of Virtual Fleet Manager: Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) has introduced the Virtual Fleet Manager, an AI-driven platform…

Dealer News April 23
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Why Misaligned Risk Functions are Costing Dealers and Lenders More Than They Realize

In the high-pressure environment of an auto dealership, the goal is simple: get the customer into the right…

Sales and Finance April 22
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Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2026 Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2026 is officially open! This year the event will be moving…

Event News April 22
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myKaarma Announces Winners of the 2026 Tech Video Grand Prix

Contest recognizes technicians for high-quality inspection videos that drive repair approvals and customer confidence

Press Releases April 22