The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) issued a cease-and-desist to American Honda Motor Co. and Sony Honda Mobility of America ordering...
Honda Served Cease-and-Desist by CNCDA Over Afeela Sales
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The REAL ID Deadline: Challenges Auto Dealers May Still Face Verifying Identities
The May 7, 2025, enforcement of the REAL ID Act marks a new moment for identity verification in the U.S., and auto dealerships are squarely in the...
Traver Connect Expands Training Solutions to Assist Dealerships
Traver Connect has announced the expansion of its Learning & Development programs to better assist dealers. Designed to address pressing...
LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI: How Machines Are Improving Dealer Retail Operations
As dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25% tariff on imported vehicles,...
Dealership Outlook Optimistic Among OEM Executives: Kerrigan
The 2025 Kerrigan OEM Survey provided a glimpse into the perspectives of automotive OEM executives, and it appears they are bullish on the future of...
Tariffs Are Hitting More Than Your Margins — Here’s Where You’re Most at Risk
Auto dealers understand the economic hit of tariffs — rising costs, inventory delays, shrinking margins. But what often goes overlooked is...
New-Vehicle Affordability Took a Tariff-Fueled Hit in April
The new-vehicle average transaction price was $48,699 in April, a 2.5 percent increase from March according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book....
The Rise of Automotive Cybercrime: How Hackers Target Dealerships and How to Stop Them
Your dealership likely holds an extensive amount of sensitive data on your buyers – and, for that reason, cybercrime in the automotive industry is...
Bosch Accelerates U.S. Growth with Strategic Investments and Innovation
Bosch announced strong sales growth in the North American market as sales were up nearly five percent year over year in 2024. The company reported...
Traditional vs. Modern Dealerships: A New Era in Car Sales
The automotive industry has significantly shifted from traditional to modern dealership models, reflecting broader technological advancements and...