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Sutherlin Automotive Group Acquires McKenna Subaru, Sets Sights on Building Largest Subaru Dealership in the United States
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 - Sutherlin Automotive Group — owned by Brett Sutherlin and entirely self-funded — today announced the acquisition of McKenna Subaru in Huntington Beach. The landmark deal marks the company's first dealership in California and...
New-Vehicle Down Payments Fall to Near 4-Year Low: Edmunds
Car shoppers have faced persistent affordability issues all year and that did not change in the third quarter of 2025. Average down payments for new vehicles fell to their lowest level in nearly four years, according to a new report from Edmunds. The data reveals that...
Ian Cruickshank of Leadbox to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Ian Cruickshank, President & CEO of Leadbox Inc. will be hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “Beyond the Basics: Practical AI Strategies for Auto Dealerships.” You’ve...
New Survey Reveals Divided Trust in AI Loan Compliance Tools Across the Lending Industry
While lenders recognize AI’s potential to reduce compliance errors, skepticism persists across the industry
Navigating the AI Minefield: What Dealers Need to Know
Car dealers have always faced pressure to sell more vehicles, serve customers faster, and build long-term loyalty while operating with tighter margins. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as a tool that can help dealers work more efficiently by streamlining...
FlickFusion’s Tim James and Andrew Myers to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Tim James, CEO of FlickFusion and Andrew Myers, Video Expert at FlickFusion will be co-hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “How To Shoot Videos That Don't Suck.” Join this...
Capstreet-backed TradePending Names Jorge de Castro as CEO
Experienced B2B and B2B2C Executive to Lead Company’s Next Phase of Growth
EVs Hit Record Market Share as New-Vehicle Sales Hold Steady in September
The U.S. new-vehicle market saw a significant surge in electric vehicle sales in September, pushing EV retail market share to a record 12.2 percent as consumers rushed to take advantage of expiring federal tax credits. This spike in EV demand helped maintain a stable...
Jasmine Goodsaid of Dealers United to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Jasmine Goodsaid, Analytics and Reporting Lead at Dealers United will be hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “Insights for SEO in Google’s Looker Studio & GA4.” How do you...
The Future of Auto Dealership Customer Service
How AI Is Rewriting the Automotive Customer Journey
Mark Porter Auto Group Celebrates New Solar Array in Pomeroy
Pomeroy, Ohio – Mark Porter Auto Group hosted a “flip-switching” event to celebrate the completion of a new solar energy system at its Pomeroy location. The 196.7 kW solar array, designed and built by Kokosing Solar, will generate more than 70% of the dealership’s annual electricity needs.
Building Stealth Momentum in Dealership Service: Core Process Identification and Fixed Ops Leadership
“Moving from your shop running you, to having your team run your shop is achievable through the business development practice of “core process”. The 6 to 8 core processes that constitute 80% of the service experience are the focal point. Those are your core...
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