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EpicVIN Adds 500,000+ Maintenance Records to Help Dealers Build Buyer Confidence
EpicVIN, vehicle history reporting industry leader, introduces a substantial platform enhancement through the integration of more than 500,000 authenticated maintenance records. These new records enhance EpicVIN reports and benefit dealerships by providing an even...
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 interactions can directly influence a customer's purchase decision. Customers expect honesty and clarity in both face-to-face engagements and across all...
Used Car Prices Continue to Rise As Sales Increase
The average price of a used car rose $100 in March according to CARFAX’s Used Car Index. This comes as a combination of seasonal trends and incoming tariffs drove sales to more than double what they were a year ago. “We expect this surge in car prices and sales to...
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, they must first nail the basics. Here’s how dealerships can use streaming ads to boost sales and brand awareness. Start with the Fundamentals First In...
Ford Considering Raising Prices, VW Holding Steady Till June: 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...
Scenes from DealerPoint 2025
DealerPoint returned to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL on April 9-11 and hosted dealership attendees and vendors for a VIP networking experience. Attendees were treated to 1:1 private meetings and boardroom presentations to help build long-term...
Tom Gill Buick GMC, Hastings Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Golling Automotive Group: Dealership Deals
Tom Gill Acquires Buick GMC Dealership in Ohio Fiehrer Buick GMC in Hamilton, OH, has been sold to Tom Gill in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services. Fiehrer Buick GMC has been serving the community since 1932. Performance’s Mark Shackelford, Sr. has...
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 parts. While the goal of the policy is to boost domestic manufacturing in the long run, the immediate effects have been swift and...
Auto Lender Fraud Loss Exposure Estimated at Record High
Auto lenders may face an increased risk of fraud in 2025. According to Point Predictive’s Auto Lending Fraud Trends Report there was an estimated $9.2 billion in fraud loss exposure in 2024, the highest amount ever measured. This estimation represents a 16.5 percent...
Rethinking the Money: Smarter Vehicle Appraisals
As used vehicle margins tighten, the spotlight is squarely on appraisals. Getting the money right at this stage has never been more important—or possible thanks to the data-rich environment dealers now operate in. Dealership leaders have long sought enhanced data to...
New-Vehicle Prices Steady in March as Sales Surge
New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book's March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes as the automotive...
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 transaction feeling like they’ve negotiated a great deal. If you are thinking of growing your dealership portfolio through acquisition, you are not alone....
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