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Mastering the BDC Model: Key Insights for Dealership Growth

In the early ’90s, during the Gulf War, dealerships faced significant challenges, and not all adapted to the…

News April 25
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Navigating Uncertainty: A Game Plan for Auto Dealers in 2025

2025 has already proven to be a year marked by economic turbulence and uncertainty. The only constant has…

News April 23
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The Looming Threat of Deepfakes: A New Era of Auto & Financial Fraud 

In recent years, while artificial intelligence (AI) has empowered dealers and lenders to enhance their businesses, it has…

News April 22
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The Power of Words: Enhancing Customer Communication in Car Dealerships

Communication is the currency of trust in any business, but especially in car dealerships, where the quality of…

News April 18
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Mastering Streaming Ads: Key Trends and Practical Tips for Dealerships

As streaming services grow, more car dealerships are tapping into this underutilized ad channel. But to maximize ROI,…

News April 17
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Auto Tariffs Shake U.S. Car Market as Major OEM’s Halt Shipments

The automotive industry is facing major disruption after the U.S. introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car…

News April 16
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3 Tips for Increasing Profitability of Your Dealership Pre- and Post-Merger 

It’s no secret: profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. All parties want to complete the…

News April 14
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Stay Calm and Keep Selling On

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Alan Haig’s LinkedIn and can found here. Our industry has…

News April 10
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Modernizing Inventory Management: How Machines Can Outperform Human Dealers

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory…

News April 8
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Tariffs Have Arrived—Here’s How Dealers Can Get Ahead of Rising Service Costs

Tariffs are hitting the bottom line for dealerships nationwide. With nearly half of OEM parts sourced internationally, repair…

News April 7