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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices End 2025 on a Note of Stability
The U.S. wholesale used-vehicle market closed out a volatile 2025 with a whisper of stability, as prices showed just a marginal increase compared to the previous year. According to the December 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), wholesale prices, when...
3SS Launches 3Ready Content Bundle to Simplify and Accelerate In-Car Entertainment
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a solution provider in entertainment technology, has announced the launch of its 3Ready Content Bundle, a "production-ready ecosystem" designed to fundamentally change how streaming content is integrated into vehicles. Unveiled at CES 2026,...
Digital Dealer 2026: Call for Papers is now OPEN
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is coming to Detroit on September 22-23, 2026, and we can’t wait for you to join us. As we get ready for yet another great year of Digital Dealer, now is your chance to help shape the future of automotive retail on stage as the...
Reynolds Highlights Intelligence at Every Touchpoint at NADA 2026
The exhibitor with the most consecutive appearances at NADA once again brings another full slate of innovative ideas and opportunities to the most anticipated event for dealership professionals.
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Your Dealership’s Online Reputation
If your dealership wants more website leads, more showroom traffic, and more sales, your online reputation is the best place to start. Today’s car buyers compare, evaluate, and judge your dealership long before they ever speak to your team. Every digital impression...
Dealer Optimism Returns: 2025 Kerrigan Survey Signals Turning Point
After years of cautious forecasting and adjusting to post-pandemic realities, dealers have signaled a firm shift in sentiment heading into 2026. The 2025 Kerrigan Dealer Survey, released by Kerrigan Advisors, revealed a measurable uptick in optimism regarding...
AI in Automotive: How to Turn Your Dealership’s Phone System into a Revenue Engine
In an era of digital advertising, auto dealerships have become proficient at driving traffic to their digital front doors. Significant investments in online advertising and SEO are effective at making the phones ring. However, for many dealerships, a critical gap...
The $1,000 Car Payment is Becoming the New Normal: Edmunds
2025 was a year of intense pressure for new-car buyers with affordability issues driving up prices across the board. Demand for new vehicles declined a bit, but there were still plenty of Americans willing to do whatever they needed to finance a new car. In fact, a...
What’s Next for AI Search in 2026? A Dealer’s Guide to What’s Coming and What to Do About It
Let me make a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, AI search won’t just be something forward-thinking dealers talk about—it’s going to be a common way car buyers start their shopping journey. That means how your dealership shows up in those AI-generated answers is...
Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions
Strategic transaction strengthens Protective Asset Protection’s market leadership and expands dealer wealth solutions across multiple vehicle sectors
2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships
The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic thinking. Despite several spikes and slowdowns throughout 2025 triggered by factors including newly imposed tariffs and expiring...
Used Car Market Ends 2025 with Mixed Signals
As the automotive industry closes the books on 2025, the used car market is in a bit of a weird spot. According to the latest CARFAX Used Car Index, prices remain much higher compared to this time last year, yet recent data suggests a reduction in prices that could...
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