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Cyberattacks on Auto Dealers Remain Dangerously High a Year After CDK Incident, Report Finds
A year after an unprecedented cyberattack on CDK Global’s dealership management system shook the retail automotive sector, dealerships across the United States are still grappling with significant threats every day. The newly released "State of Cybersecurity 2025"...
The Dangers of Over-Personalization for Dealerships
Personalization has been a key marketing strategy for nearly two decades, with numerous studies highlighting its effectiveness. For instance, a report from Deloitte Insights found that nearly 70 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase from a brand that offers...
Proctor Dealerships’ Don Monda to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Don Monda, Director of Operations at The Proctor Dealerships, is back this year for another great session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo! The 25-minute talk is titled “Retaining and Growing Your Technician Base — Building Apprenticeship Programs with Local...
Used Prices See Surprise Fluctuations in August: Carfax
The U.S. used car market saw significant price shifts in August, with the average cost of used vans and minivans dropping by $680, while luxury cars experienced a surprising $500 increase, according to the latest Carfax Used Car Index. These movements highlight a...
CNA National Wins Another MOTOR Top 20 Award
Custom-built, online claims submission portal recognized
Dealer Synergy’s Sean Bradley to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Sean V. Bradley, CSP, the Founder and President of Dealer Synergy, will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 25-minute talk is titled “Outsourced, Hybrid, or In-House: What’s the Right BDC Strategy for 2025 and Beyond”...
Dealer Confidence Holds Steady in Q3: Cox Automotive
U.S. auto dealers maintained a stable level of confidence in the third quarter of 2025 despite facing declining profitability and growing concerns about electric vehicle sales, according to the latest Q3 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The Q3...
Armatus Dealer Uplift Issues Playbook on Retail Warranty Reimbursement for Auto Dealers in South Dakota
September 3, 2025, Hunt Valley, MD — Armatus Dealer Uplift, the automotive industry’s leader in retail warranty reimbursement, released its Dealer's Playbook - Winning BIG on Retail Warranty Reimbursement to automotive dealerships in South Dakota. The Playbook...
Christina Cuatto and Kelli Liddane of DealerOn to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Christina Cuatto, Senior Director, Product at DealerOn and Kelli Liddane, Senior Director of UX at DealerOn will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 25-minute talk is titled “The Future of Automotive Ecommerce: Optimizing...
CARFAX: Urgent ‘Do Not Drive’ Recalls Spike 65% Since Summer 2024
Automakers Warn Owners With ‘Do Not Drive’ Recalls To Not Operate Those Vehicles
Big, Beautiful Bill Reminds Us Why Auto Dealers Must Constantly Re-evaluate Wealth-Building Strategies
The automotive industry is no stranger to change, from evolving consumer preferences to technological advancements. However, a less predictable, yet equally impactful force is the ever-shifting landscape of tax legislation. The recent "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"...
Dealership Buy-Sell Activity Down 39% Despite Strong Profits
The U.S. dealership buy-sell market saw a slowdown in the first half of 2025, with transaction volume dropping 39 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to The Haig Report Q2 2025. Despite the decline in dealership sales activity, retailers...
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