Let me make a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, AI search won’t just be something forward-thinking dealers talk about—it’s going to be a common...
Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions
Strategic transaction strengthens Protective Asset Protection’s market leadership and expands dealer wealth solutions across multiple vehicle sectors
2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships
The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic thinking....
Used Car Market Ends 2025 with Mixed Signals
As the automotive industry closes the books on 2025, the used car market is in a bit of a weird spot. According to the latest CARFAX Used Car Index,...
Looking Back at 2025: The Shift Toward Smarter, More Personal Dealer Websites
As we close out 2025, I’m taking the time to reflect on the automotive industry’s evolution this past year. Specifically, I find myself thinking...
Reflecting on 2025: Resetting the Future of Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail
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...
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Hartz Automotive Sells its Ownership Interests in Three California Penske Dealerships
The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale
Maximizing Online Visibility for Used Car Dealers: Tips for Craigslist, eBay, and Kijiji
Used-car shoppers are naturally more skeptical and far more reliant on online information than new-car buyers. They study inventory, analyze...
Patriot Automotive Group Sells Patriot Subaru of North Attleboro to Imperial Cars
The Presidio Group exclusively advised on the transaction







