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Future-Proof Your Dealership: A Guide to Navigating 7 Disruptive Trends
The automotive industry is on the cusp of a seismic shift. Dealers are facing rapid technological advancements and fickle trade policy all while evolving consumer behaviors are rewriting the rules of dealership operations. Preparing for the future is a constant...
CARFAX Celebrates 50 Million Car Care Users
CARFAX Car Care App Sending Timely Reminders to At Least 1 in 4 Car Owners in the U.S.
Embracing Dealership Upgrades as a Growth Opportunity
Pressured to comply with carmakers’ evolving branding and design standards, auto dealers can be reluctant to get started on the requested upgrades to their dealerships. They worry that the renovations will be too costly and difficult to execute, or that construction...
US Auto Sales See Modest Growth in July Amid EV Surge
New light vehicle sales in the U.S. reached a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 15.9 million units in July, according to S&P Global Mobility.
CarGurus Honors 2025 Top Dealer Award Winners
The 11th annual program recognizes dealerships raising the bar for customer experience and digital retail innovation
Used Vehicle Prices Drop Slightly in July While Sales Increase
Wholesale vehicle prices saw a 0.5 percent decrease month over month in July according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The index fell to 207.4, a small drop from June but still 2.9 percent higher than in 2024. Seasonal adjustments changed the results a bit as...
Reynolds Rolls Out Relo, Its Parts Delivery Robot, at Amplify 2025
The cutting-edge technology will be on display and available at the Retail Summit on August 19
Amazon Advertising: The Secret Sauce to Driving High Quality Traffic to Google
When it comes to car buying—one of the biggest purchases most people make after a home—shoppers don’t start on dealership websites. They start with a simple question. "What car do I want?" And where do they go for answers? They Google it. But by the time a car shopper...
Get Hands-on Experience at #DDCE2025 with Our New Deep Dive Sessions
Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of the biggest changes that are coming this year! Not only did we introduce quick, 25-minute sessions for Day 1, but we’ve also changed Day 2 with 90-minute,...
Customer-First Strategies for Modern Dealerships
In today’s crowded dealership landscape, it’s not just about having the right cars at the right price—it’s about delivering the right experience. A single negative moment, whether it’s a clunky website, an indifferent salesperson, or a lackluster follow-up, can turn a...
Autotrader Named America’s Most Reputable Auto Retailer
This recognition is based on Morning Consult’s brand reputation data, powered by always-on survey research capturing the views of thousands of U.S. consumers every day.
Gain Actionable Insights at #DDCE2025 with Our New 25-Minute Sessions
Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2025 registration is open, and we want to individually focus on some of the biggest changes that are coming this year! Nowhere are those changes bigger than our new redesigned sessions. Day 1 of #DDCE2025 kicks off with our all-new...
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