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Integrated Call Tracking: The Dealer’s Guide to Capturing More Revenue From Every Phone Lead
Phone calls convert better than most digital lead sources, yet a significant number of dealership calls still go unanswered. That means it is the highest-intent signal a dealership can get, but when left unanswered, you’re losing the most decision-ready customer in...
Q1 Auto Trends Shaping the Market: CarGurus
The automotive market has been in a weird spot so far in 2026. Between rising prices and what seems like never-ending supply chain issues, consumers are rethinking their purchasing habits. While total car sales have seen remarkable strength given the turbulent last 12...
Group 1 Automotive Sells Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills to Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — May 1, 2026 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1...
Why Human-Aware Systems Can be the Future of Safer Driving
Two recent fatal crashes involving Ford's hands-free BlueCruise system have reminded us that even as technology advances, distracted driving remains a constant threat. In fact, as infotainment and other high-tech dashboards proliferate, distraction is as big an issue...
Your F&I Menu Is Stuck. Here’s Why – and What You Can Do About It.
The technology infrastructure behind F&I product development has changed significantly. Dealers who understand it will have better menus, faster – and a real edge on competitors who don’t.
BizzyCar Unveils Service Engine Enhancements and New Appointment Attribution Reporting
New Q1 enhancements help dealerships track completed appointments, optimize service scheduling, and measure which campaigns drive repair orders
The Three Forces Behind Service Defection: Perception, Convenience, and Timing
Service loyalty is becoming less predictable. RO counts might look steady on paper. Parts and labor rates have gone up, and something underneath is shifting. According to Cox Automotive’s 2026 Fixed Operations and Ownership Study, there is a 50-point gap between the...
Deferred Security Decisions Have a Cost
An uncertain economy leaves many dealers trying to avoid unexpected expenses and protect margins. But a line item that too often falls down the list of priorities is physical security, especially when economic pressures force dealers to rethink budgets. The problem...
myKaarma Selected as Ford Dealer Technology Preferred Partner for Video Capability
Company continues to expand OEM partnerships while advancing next-generation integrations for dealerships
TradePending Rebrands to Protomiq to Signal its Strategic Focus on Portfolio of Digital Experiences for Auto Dealers
Reinforces company’s mission to help dealers convert auto shoppers into buyers
The Real Auto Affordability Crisis Has Nothing to Do with Interest Rates
For the past two years, the automotive industry has been locked in a debate about interest rates. When will the Fed cut? Will lower rates unlock demand? Will relief at the macro level translate into traffic on the showroom floor? These are reasonable questions on the...
The $12,000 Leak: Reclaiming Dealership Fixed Ops Revenue
Service Loyalty Drives Revenue: Dealerships lose an estimated $12,398 in lifetime service revenue per customer who takes their maintenance business elsewhere. Bridging Operational Gaps: Addressing gaps in first-appointment scheduling, trade-in offers, and transparent...
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