Sales & Variable OPS
Vehicle Prices Climb in August as EV Sales Hit Record High: Kelley Blue Book
New-vehicle prices in the U.S. rose in August, driven by the arrival of pricier 2026 models and a record-breaking month for electric vehicle (EV) sales, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle climbed...
Gee Automotive’s Jake Hales to Speak at #DDCE2025
Jake Hales, Digital Operations Manager at Gee Automotive will be hosting three insightful sessions at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! He will be presenting two 20-minute talks at Car Wars Booth #625 titled “Customer Experience is a Team Sport - Aligning...
Cerence AI Develops Mobile Work AI Agent, Integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot Into Cars to Enable Safer, Smarter Work on the Go
SUMMARY AND KEY POINTS: Cerence AI is developing a mobile work AI agent for the car that integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling hands-free mobile work through a voice-first experience. Designed with automakers, end users, and enterprise IT requirements in...
Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Succession Planning in the Family Dealership
“My wife wants to be sure our children are treated fairly, but that’s easier said than done.” Hardly a week goes by that I don’t hear this statement from a family business owner, particularly auto dealers, working through their estate plan. You’re trying to protect...
Matthew Davis of TradePending to Speak at #DDCE2025
Matthew Davis, CMO of TradePending will be hosting two insightful sessions at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! First, he’ll have a 20-minute talk at the DealerTech Live stage on the Expo Hall floor titled: “Because Everyone Loves Filling Out 37 Forms to Get...
Raising the Bar: Fuel Retailers Primed to Cure EV Charging Headaches
World EV Day survey reveals drivers want forecourt-style amenities while charging – and there’s generous financial support to get projects moving.
Protective Asset Protection Unveils Expanded AI Driven Training Program for Auto Dealerships
ST. LOUIS - (September 8, 2025) – Protective Asset Protection today announced the expansion of its auto, RV, powersport, & marine training program, introducing new resources designed to equip finance and insurance (F&I) managers with the skills needed for...
The Hidden Hero of the Dealership: Why Wash Matters More Than Ever
Where Sustainability Meets Service: The Wash Innovation Driving Dealership Change
Olivia Stapleton of Dealer Teamwork to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Olivia Stapleton, Marketing Specialist, Sales Enablement at Dealer Teamwork will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 25-minute talk is titled “Shift Happens: Navigating Gen Z’s New Path to the Dealership” The traditional...
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