Q

Conference & Expo: October 14 -15, 2025
DealerPoint: 2026 Dates Coming Soon!

Q

Commerce Department Proposes Ban on Chinese, Russian Connected Cars

Last month, the Biden Administration moved to ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware. The U.S. Department of Commerce officials said the prohibitions on the so
Oct 18, 2024

How Dealership Website Issues Impact In-Person Sales

The consumer car-buying journey has evolved, and dealerships need to evolve with it. Today, 69 percent of shoppers say they want to conduct more of the vehicle-buying process from home, particularly price negotiations and trade-in estimates. This pre
Oct 17, 2024

myKaarma Payments Surcharging Supports Compliance with New Honest Pricing Laws for Automotive Dealerships

myKaarma, a leading provider of communication and payment software solutions for automotive dealerships, announced that its myKaarma Surcharge now supports compliance with new Honest Pricing Laws enacted across various states including California and
Oct 17, 2024

Clement Auto Group, Genesis of Naples, Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Dahl Automotive: Dealership Sales Roundup

Clement Auto Group Purchases Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Dealership Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Florissant, MO, has been acquired by the Clement Auto Group in a deal brokered by the Tim Lamb Group. Clement Auto Group owner and
Oct 17, 2024

From Homes to Cars Transferring Real Estate Success to Auto Dealerships

Automotive dealerships and real estate agencies face unique challenges but share common goals in adapting to changing market conditions and customer preferences. Both sectors manage significant life purchases—homes and vehicles—which require cons
Oct 16, 2024

Cerence Appoints Brian Krzanich as Chief Executive Officer

Cerence Inc, AI for a world in motion, recently announced that Brian Krzanich has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Krzanich succeeds Stefan Ortmanns, who is departing as CEO and
Oct 16, 2024

Asbury Automotive Sues to Block Administrative Proceeding by FTC

Asbury Automotive Group filed a lawsuit on Oct. 4 to challenging as unconstitutional an administrative proceeding filed against Asbury by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit Asbury filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric
Oct 16, 2024

“How Can Birds See When They Are Flying And It’s Raining?”

Am I the only one who thinks of these things? Seriously. Well, I did. According to www.ornithology.com “birds have a third eyelid, a translucent membrane, which allows them to face the rain with protected eyes.” Having a trackable risk and compli
Oct 15, 2024

What We Learned At the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

If you have gone to more than one conference and expo this year, you know that 2024 was all about artificial intelligence (AI). The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo highlighted how the technology will be used at auto dealerships across the U.S
Oct 15, 2024