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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
Bridging the Retail Gap: What Dealers Really Want From Digital Retailing Webinar January 27
As digital retail adoption accelerates, a critical misalignment has emerged between the technology and the day-to-day operational needs of dealerships. Dealers are asking for transparency, seamless integrations, improved pencil-to-delivery workflows, and tools that...
ActivEngage Introduces AI Suite, Championing “Human-Led” Technology
In an automotive landscape increasingly crowded with fully automated solutions, ActivEngage is taking a distinct stance: Artificial Intelligence should amplify the human voice, not silence it. At the upcoming NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas, they will unveil the...
ASE Announces 2026 Officers, Board Members
LEESBURG, Va. – Jan. 21, 2026 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers and board members for the upcoming year. The new chair of the board of directors is John Wolf, president, Snap-on Business Solutions and Tom...
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