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New-Vehicle Prices Steady in March as Sales Surge
New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) remained relatively stable in March according to Kelley Blue Book's March 2025 report. In fact, the prices decreased slightly from February, despite the looming impact of tariffs. The report comes as the automotive...
3 Tips for Increasing Profitability of Your Dealership Pre- and Post-Merger
It’s no secret: profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. All parties want to complete the transaction feeling like they’ve negotiated a great deal. If you are thinking of growing your dealership portfolio through acquisition, you are not alone....
Cox Automotive: March Auto Sales Up as Inventory Tightens
Used retail sales were up 9 percent in March, hitting 1.66 million vehicles sold according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. This is an increase from the 1.52 million reported in February and the largest monthly amount sold in four years....
Automotive Roundup: BMW Plans to Expand Spartanburg Plant, Stellantis Shipments Decline Nine Percent
Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry this week as automotive tariffs continue to shape the landscape. BMW Plans to Expand Spartanburg Plant, Increase Production by 80,000 BMW is considering increasing shifts at its Spartanburg, SC plant to boost...
Your Dealership Marketing Is Being Wasted. It’s Time to Reinvent How You Target the Right Customers
Dealership marketing has traditionally relied on whatever data was readily available, usually from a Dealer Management System (DMS). But in an age of constant consumer movement—brand switching, changing addresses, or even dropping out of the market entirely—this...
Last Day to Submit Speaker Proposals for DDCE2025
Today is the last day for speaker proposal submissions for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal #DDCE2025 is April 11, 2025. Accepted speakers will be notified on May 30, 2025. Please follow this link to complete the...
Stay Calm and Keep Selling On
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Alan Haig's LinkedIn and can found here. Our industry has weathered countless risks in the past, and it will weather tariffs as well. President Trump announced tariffs that will be levied against imported...
AiAuto Announces AI-Driven Solutions to Empower the Future of Automotive Retail
AiAuto, a leader in advanced AI-driven technology for the automotive industry, announced the launch of its suite of innovative products designed to transform how dealerships operate, engage with customers, and drive sales. With a focus on innovation and real-time...
AutoNation, Campbell CDJR-F, Pugmire Ford, Havana Ford: Dealership Deals
AutoNation Expands Footprint in Colorado AutoNation has acquired Groove Ford and Groove Mazda, rebranded to now operate under the names AutoNation Ford Arapahoe and AutoNation Mazda Arapahoe. In 2024, the stores sold nearly 5,000 new and used vehicles with...
TikTok’s Marketing Challenges: A Guide for Dealerships
When it comes to digital marketing for car dealerships, TikTok is often pointed out as the next big platform that dealers should start paying attention to. But because it's so new and different, it has left many dealers confused. However, this fresh platform can be a...
DDCE2025 Speaker Proposals Due This Friday
There are two days lefts for call for proposals for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal #DDCE2025 is April 11, 2025. Accepted speakers will be notified on May 30, 2025. Please follow this link to complete the submission...
Amazon Eyeing Used Car Market with Hyundai Partners
Just a few months after kicking off its sales program with dealerships across the U.S., Amazon is already eyeing expansion into the used cars market. During an interview on the Automotive News Daily Drive podcast, Fan Jin, director and general manager of Amazon...
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