Pied Piper’s 2025 PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Auto Industry Study, which measured responsiveness to internet sales leads coming through...
Auto Industry Improves Response to Website Customers
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How COVID-19 Created a Lasting Supply Chain Void in the Automotive Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic caused one of the most significant disruptions to the global automotive supply chain in modern history. While the immediate...
More Rooftops Across the U.S. in 2024: Urban Science
The business of dealerships continue on a upward pass last year. Urban Science’s 2024 Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR) found dealership...
Understanding How The U.S. Treasury Views The Use of AI in Auto Finance
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a comprehensive report examining the applications, benefits, and challenges of...
Are Dealerships Deceptive or Are They Just a By-Product of a Broken Technology Ecosystem?
Dealerships across the country have come under intense scrutiny in the wake of several Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuits, raising the...
Carvana, AutoNation USA, Dave Cantin Group, California New Car Dealers Association: Dealership Deals
Carvana Acquires Arizona Dealership Carvana has acquired a franchised dealership in Arizona, a major shift for the online retailer known for selling...
YouTube Marketing: Turning Views into Leads for Dealerships
Video marketing is one of the most effective tools for dealerships to engage customers, build trust, and showcase inventory. According to Google,...
UPDATED: President Trump Exempts Tariffs on Autos for One Month
Update March 5, 2:30 p.m.: The White House officials announced a one-month tariff exemption for automakers after President Donald Trump imposed them...
How More Auto Lenders Are “Pledging” Electronic Loan Assets
Financial institutions today are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize their liquidity and capital utilization strategies. One such method...
Critical Gaps Leaving Automotive Vulnerable to Surging Cyber Threats: Upstream Report
A report from a leading cybersecurity leader reveals that 60 percent of cyber incidents could affect thousands to millions of connected vehicles,...