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Dealership Job Satisfaction is High, Even as Stress About Economic Uncertainly Looms
The automotive retail landscape is no stranger to change. Every year brings some level of the unknown to the dealership, but 2025 has been particularly turbulent. Dealers have had to deal with a shifting economy, ever changing regulations, and inventory challenges,...
Shift Into High Gear: How AI is Streamlining Sales and Service Communications in Automotive Dealerships
With fierce competition in today’s automotive landscape, speed, responsiveness, and trust can make or break a sale. Prospective customers expect seamless interactions, whether they’re calling about a specific model, scheduling service, or negotiating a purchase...
EV Market Trying to Find Its Footing After Incentive Expiration: Edmunds
The electric vehicle market experienced a dramatic shift in October, entering what Edmunds analysts are calling a "reset era." After a record-setting sales surge in September driven by the expiring $7,500 federal tax credit, the market is now adjusting to its new...
Why Uptime Is the Most Critical Metric in Dealership Security
For the first time, the average price of a new car in the U.S. has hit $50,000 according to Kelley Blue Book. For auto dealers, this surge in price can be seen as both a blessing and a curse: while margins may have improved, the soaring value of vehicles has also...
Auto Claims Satisfaction Stagnate Due to High Costs
After what felt like years of insurance rate increases, the state of auto insurance has finally started to normalize. However, consumers are still feeling the financial strain, and it's taking a toll on their entire experience. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S....
Low-Budget Marketing Strategies Every Dealership Should Use
For dealerships, spending more on marketing doesn’t always mean selling more—sometimes what you need isn’t a bigger budget, but a sharper approach. This is especially true during slow seasons, when every lead counts and every dollar matters. Smart, low-cost marketing...
Recall Masters Appoints Phil Huff as President to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Laguna Hills, CA, Nov. 4, 2025 – Recall Masters, a leader in automotive recall management and retention solutions, has appointed Phil Huff as President. Huff brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience across high-growth B2B SaaS, private equity,...
Bill’s Toyota Sales in Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada Acquired by Northern Roads Auto Group from William Pasincky Jr. and Michael Pasincky
Northern Roads Auto Group has completed the acquisition of Bill’s Toyota, Canada’s Oldest Toyota Dealer and a respected family-owned dealership, with Performance Brokerage Services Canada guiding the transaction. Founded and operated by the Pasincky family, Bill’s...
TecAssured Announces Strategic Investment from Allied Solutions to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in F&I Technology
Columbus, OH – November 4, 2025 – TecAssured, a leading provider of lifecycle management software for service contracts, warranties, and aftermarket products, today announced a strategic investment from Allied Solutions, one of the nation’s largest providers of...
Dealers are Embracing AI, Now They Want it to Actually Work
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in auto retail; it's a present-day reality that is reshaping dealership operations. A new study from Cox Automotive, the AI Readiness in Auto Retail Study, reveals that dealers are moving past the hype and are...
Critical Q4 Tax Filing Strategies That Can Impact Your Dealership’s Profitability
As the financial calendar nears its close, the months of October and November mark a pivotal juncture for automotive dealership executives. Beyond the push for Q4 sales targets, this period is often when the final complex layers of the previous year’s tax...
NVIDIA and Hyundai Motor Group Team on AI Factory to Power AI-Driven Mobility Solutions
Leading Global Automaker to Deploy NVIDIA Blackwell AI Infrastructure Across Manufacturing, Robotics and Autonomous Driving
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