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The Paper Ghost in the Machine: The State of the Deal Jacket in Late 2025
As the automotive industry continues to look toward a fully digital retail future, an important, high-stakes process remains stubbornly tethered to the past: the deal jacket. For auto dealers, general managers, F&I directors, and dealer principal
Nov 18, 2025
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Turn Missed Calls into Captured Revenue in 5 Steps
Have you ever measured the value of a missed call? In sales, everyone knows what it costs. A missed call means a lost lead and lost money. In fixed operations, the loss is harder to see. And in the parts department, it happens every day. Each call th
Nov 17, 2025
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Ford Partners with Amazon Autos to Offer Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Online
Customers can now browse, finance, and purchase Ford Blue Advantage certified pre-owned vehicles from participating Ford dealers on Amazon Autos
Nov 17, 2025
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Dealerships Lose 12% of Service Visits Since 2018, Cox Automotive Study Finds
A new study from Cox Automotive revealed a concerning trend for dealership fixed operations: despite a growing number of service opportunities, U.S. dealerships have lost 12 percent of their service visit market share to independent competitors since
Nov 14, 2025
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EU Prepares New Plan to Implement U.S. Trade Agreement: 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 implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strateg
Nov 14, 2025
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Haig Partners Welcomes Emily Bourne as Managing Director
Enhancing Midwest Presence and Aligning with Lexus and Porsche Dealers Nationwide
Nov 14, 2025
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Scout Motors to Establish Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, NC
Scout Motors announced it will establish its new corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company plans to invest $206 million in the new site and create 1,200 jobs over the next five years, significantly boosting the region’s e
Nov 14, 2025
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Harnessing the Power of AI in Automotive Digital Advertising to Maximize ROI
The automotive industry is highly competitive, and dealerships are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and attract potential buyers. AI-driven advertising solutions from Meta offer a game-changing approach for dealers to reach and engage
Nov 13, 2025
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Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices See Seasonal Drop
The wholesale used vehicle market experienced a notable cooling in October, a trend that aligns with typical seasonal patterns but also reflects the unique pressures of the current automotive landscape. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) re
Nov 13, 2025