Last year was a tumultuous time to be in auto retail. Between tariffs, expiring EV tax credits and general affordability issues, dealers were not...
The Dealership Buy/Sell Market Set Records in 2025
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Lexus of Warwick in Rhode Island Sold to McGee Automotive Family
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale
Bridging the Online-to-Offline Car Buying Experience
The modern car buyer’s journey is no longer a straight path. Today, purchasing a vehicle is shaped by a blend of online and offline interactions...
Succession Done Right: Protecting Value and Securing Your Dealership’s Future
For many dealership owners, succession is not a question of if but when. Too often, though, planning begins only after a triggering event, a health...
Why 92% of Dealerships are Losing Mobile Car Buyers
Modern car buyers start their purchasing journey on a smartphone screen. Before a customer ever steps onto a showroom floor, they browse local...
#DDCE2026 Speaker Proposal Deadline Extended to April 3
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is coming to Detroit on September 22-23, 2026, and we can’t wait for you to join us. As we get ready for yet...
European Automakers Took a $6 Billion Hit from Tariffs in 2025: Tariff Tracker
President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially...
The Death of the F&I Pressure Cooker: Why Consumer Control is the New Standard in Auto Retail
For decades, the climax of the car-buying journey followed a predictable, often stressful script. After hours of negotiating the vehicle price, the...
Overfuel Unveils Automotive Industry’s First Search Engine Intelligence Platform to Quantify Factors in AI and Search Visibility
Proprietary Platform Powers Landmark 2026 Mobile PageSpeed Study — and Is Built for Continuous, Real-Time Monitoring of Every Element on the Automotive SERP
The 2026 Auto Shopper: Key Trends Driving Vehicle Sales
The automotive retail landscape has been in a constant state of flux ever since 2020. Following years of inventory shortages and supply chain...