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Dealers Brace for a “Tariff Whiplash” Era in 2026
Tariffs hammered the auto retail industry in 2025. In the US, the effective tariff rate reached more than 15% by year's end, and trade directives continued to shift without much warning. Nothing currently suggests that the pace is even close to slowing down. Now, as...
Trump Threatens to Increase South Korean Auto Tariffs to 25%: 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 strategies. Everything seems to...
UVeye to Support Subaru Retailers with Automatic Vehicle Inspection Technology
More than 600 Subaru retailers across the U.S. will be eligible for UVeye’s new program, offering access to AI-driven inspections, integrations, and training resources
2026: The Year of Dealership Security Modernization
The auto dealer industry enters 2026 with strong sales tailwinds, but also with a more sophisticated threat landscape. After a year of economic uncertainty and rising new car prices, which reached an average all-time high of $50,000 in September, three physical...
Automotive Retail is Reaching a Tipping Point: 57% of Dealership Staff Now Using AI
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into automotive retail has moved rapidly from experimental to daily operational necessity. According to the State of AI in Automotive Retail Q1 2026 report released by Reynolds and Reynolds, the industry is using these...
Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack Looks to Redefine Auto Finance with New Suite of Tools
In an industry increasingly defined by a need for both speed and security, Dealertrack, a Cox Automotive brand, has unveiled a significant expansion of its digital finance capabilities. The company is introducing a suite of new APIs, product enhancements, and...
Auto Hauler Study Reveals Growing Fraud Risk and Transparency Gaps in Vehicle Logistics
A new report on the state of vehicle transportation has cast a spotlight on the risks and operational friction plaguing a critical, yet often overlooked, corner of the automotive industry. According to the State of Transparency in Vehicle Transportation report from...
EPIC Launches the National Loan Payoff Clearinghouse™, Advancing National Standardization for Loan Payoff and Lien Release
Dallas, TX – January 21, 2026 – The National Loan Payoff Clearinghouse™ (NLPC), powered by EPIC, introduces a secure and trusted financial infrastructure that facilitates the standardized exchange, processing, and settlement of loan payoff and lien release...
Reynolds to Launch New Product Optimizing Wholesale Parts Delivery at NADA 2026
Whether delivering from a single truck or a large wholesale department, Parts Flex Logistics streamlines the process and scales effortlessly for maximum control.
Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida Acquired by U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group from Don Mealey
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida from Don Mealey Sport Auto Group to U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group. Don Mealey Sport Auto Group is...
“They’re Just Being Fed”: The Most Dangerous Excuse on the Sales Floor
In almost any dealership, you will soon hear, "The top salesperson is being fed." This belief can come at a high cost to both individuals and teams. Sales personnel who buy into this myth can experience lost commissions due to decreased effort and engagement. Turnover...
DriveCentric and Dealer Pay Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable Payments Within CRM Workflows
Partnership signals platform direction, extending customer engagement through the point of payment
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