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When I look back at 2025, I don’t think of it as a “market story” first. I think of it as an operating story. For U.S. dealerships, 2025 was a reset year. This wasn’t because the fundamentals collapsed, but because the margin for inconsistenc

The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale

Used-car shoppers are naturally more skeptical and far more reliant on online information than new-car buyers. They study inventory, analyze reviews, check vehicle history, and compare pricing across ecommerce platforms long before they ever step ont

The Presidio Group exclusively advised on the transaction

CarGurus has officially launched PriceVantage, a new inventory management solution designed to fundamentally shift how dealers approach used vehicle pricing. By leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time consumer demand data, the tool aims to m

The automotive industry is buzzing. Everywhere you look—from vendor booths at NADA to your LinkedIn feed—it seems like every company is claiming to have the next great AI widget. The phrase “AI-powered” is now table stakes, and frankl

Your service department is the lifeblood of your dealership but keeping up with growing service demand while delivering an excellent customer experience is no easy task. Even with a dedicated reception or BDC team, the volume of calls can quickly bec

The modern car shopper is increasingly flexible, digitally savvy, and motivated by a complex mix of needs, wants, and economic realities, according to the 2025 Consumer Insights Report from CarGurus. The eighth annual study, which surveyed over 3,000

Over the years, digital retailing has reshaped the car-buying experience, streamlining dealership operations and boosting efficiency across every step of the process. However, every change brings new challenges. In this article, we’ll explore the m