Sales & Variable OPS
U.S. Automotive Retail Network Saw Stability in 2025: Urban Science
For all the unexpected twists and turns 2025 brought for dealers, the foundation of the industry remains incredibly stable. We see this clearly in the 2025 Year-End Automotive Franchise Activity Report from Urban Science. According to the report, 95% of core-based...
Uncovering the Hidden Leaks Behind Lost Automotive Sales
Even the highest-performing sales teams can’t close every deal. Auto buyers routinely cross-shop dealerships, and affordability concerns continue to influence the extent to which buyers compare options, pricing and other deal attributes before committing to a sale....
Team Gillman Chevrolet in Houston Sold to Gilchrist Automotive
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale
From Leads to Keys: How AI Is Modernizing Auto Retail
Could AI make negotiating a car sale as outdated as paper contracts? How soon will dealership sales models become a thing of the past? Analysts frequently cite showrooms and direct-to-consumer online sales as ways that AI has positively infiltrated the industry. A...
Analyzing Automotive Brand Loyalty: 2026’s Winners and Losers
Customer loyalty remains the foundation of sustainable automotive retail. Understanding exactly where buyers choose to stay and when they decide to leave gives you the strategic advantage needed to optimize your market access. The 2026 Reynolds Retention and Defection...
The Future of Dealership Marketing: 2026 Trends from PureCars
In the ever-evolving world of automotive retail, 2026 has already been a transformative year. Dealerships are shifting their strategies to engage high-intent shoppers and drive sustained growth throughout the year. As the market evolves, clean data and decisions...
COOPABLE and Lotlinx Partner to Automate Manufacturer Co-Op Funding for Dealers in Order to Move the Metal
Lexington, KY – March 11, 2026 – COOPABLE and Lotlinx today announced a new partnership that enables dealers to leverage COOPABLE’s service to apply eligible manufacturer co-op funds toward their Lotlinx solutions, helping get inventory in front of buyers faster and...
Retail Vehicle Market Heats Up as Affordability Remains Top of Mind
The used vehicle market is showing strong signs of acceleration as tax refund season injects new life into consumer demand, according to the CarGurus Intelligence Report for February 2026. While the new vehicle market continues to face headwinds, the pre-owned sector...
TSD Mobility and UVeye Collaborate to Bring Clarity and Confidence to Fleet Management
The partnership bolsters accuracy, transparency, and trust in vehicle rentals and dealership loaner programs, benefiting rental companies, dealerships, and most importantly, their customers
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