There was a time when a well-produced TV ad gave a dealer a real edge. Getting something that looked and sounded polished took budget, coordination, and some patience. Most dealers couldn’t produce at scale. Those that could, stood out. That wi

F&I managers are among the most incentive-driven professionals in any industry. Their livelihoods are built on commission structure, and every minute they spend in the F&I office is a calculated decision about where to focus attention. When a

Key Takeaways: The U.S. new-vehicle SAAR is expected to finish near 16.1 million in June 2026, marking four straight months of consistency despite higher gas prices, with Cox Automotive holding the full-year forecast at 15.8 million units. First-half

As we get ready to welcome the automotive industry to Digital Dealer 2026 this September, we wanted to take some time to spotlight some of the exhibitors that attendees will have the opportunity to meet with in Detroit. Today, we had the pleasure of

Across dealer roundtables and 20 groups, a quiet but persistent frustration has taken hold. Dealers who have been buying and selling vehicles for decades are raising the same questions: What does the right process actually look like? How do you prote

FREMONT, Calif. — June 23, 2026 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusive

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. — June 23, 2026 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusi

The auto market is splitting. On one side, affluent buyers continue to purchase vehicles despite higher prices and interest rates. On the other hand, moderate-income consumers are facing mounting affordability challenges, tighter credit access, and f

Integration adds service history and recall visibility into service lane for faster, more accurate appraisals and damage assessment decisions across hundreds of dealerships