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Why the First-Time Buyer Should Be Every Used Car Dealer’s Top Priority in 2026
The used car market in 2026 is being reshaped by a buyer most dealerships aren’t built to serve: the first-time purchaser. Tariff driven new vehicle prices, tighter household budgets, and a generation that research everything before walking onto a lot have created a...
VMS Launches Virtual Fleet Manager to Automate Uptime
Launch of Virtual Fleet Manager: Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) has introduced the Virtual Fleet Manager, an AI-driven platform designed to automate fleet maintenance. AI-First Technology: The platform leverages advanced AI technology to streamline operations,...
Why Misaligned Risk Functions are Costing Dealers and Lenders More Than They Realize
In the high-pressure environment of an auto dealership, the goal is simple: get the customer into the right car and get the deal funded as quickly as possible. However, a "dirty" deal jacket—one containing manipulated or fabricated documentation—rarely announces...
Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2026 Registration is Now Open!
Registration for Digital Dealer Conference and Expo 2026 is officially open! This year the event will be moving to the heart of the American automotive industry, Detroit. Digital Dealer is the only conference and expo built specifically for automotive professionals...
myKaarma Announces Winners of the 2026 Tech Video Grand Prix
Contest recognizes technicians for high-quality inspection videos that drive repair approvals and customer confidence
Why the Coming Wave of EV Lease Returns Demands a New Calculation Standard
At almost any other time, franchised auto dealers would greet tens of thousands of low-mileage lease returns streaming onto their lots as a welcome windfall. But the wave approaching in 2026 is unlike anything the industry has seen before, and the risks are not only...
Texting at Scale Without Burning Your Database
Texting has become one of the most powerful tools in a dealership’s communication stack. It’s one of the fastest ways to reach customers, yet it’s also easy to misuse, and it only produces results when treated as communication first, marketing second. If you’re...
The Rise of Auto Lending Fraud: What Dealers Need to Know
Rising Auto Lending Fraud Costs: Auto lending fraud exposure has surged to an estimated $10.4 billion, highlighting the urgent need for robust fraud prevention strategies in the financial sector. Key Fraud Types Identified: Synthetic identity fraud, income...
Luther Automotive Group Acquires Two Minnesota Dealerships
Eich Mazda & Eich Volkswagen in Saint Cloud, Minnesota Sold to David Luther
U.S. Government to Refund $20 Billion in Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling: Tariff Tracker
President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, 2025, the policy has reshaped manufacturing decisions and trade strategies. Everything still seems to...
The Hidden Price of Abandoning Online Engagement
Post-COVID inventory shortages shifted priorities for many dealerships. As supply tightened, some dealers reduced their online presence and pulled back from digital sales efforts, choosing instead to rely on traditional, in-person selling techniques. While this shift...
CARFAX: Used Car Prices Spike after Hitting 12-Month Low
Higher Gas and Used Car Prices Leads to Growing Interest in Fuel-Efficient Cars
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