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Keyvault Secures $1M Investment to Launch Game-Changing Smartphone Car Key for U.S. Drivers

Losing car keys, struggling with outdated technology, and high replacement costs are problems every driver faces. Keyvault, an innovative connected car startup, is solving these issues with the launch of the K1, a revolutionary device that transforms
Feb 12, 2025

Ford’s Farley: Trump’s Tariffs are Causing ‘Chaos’

Leaders from two of Detroit’s Big 3 detailed how they will navigate the tariffs and other regulatory moves that one head described as causing “chaos” for U.S. auto manufacturers. President Donald Trump on Feb.10 signed an order that would impos
Feb 12, 2025

Bradley: Be Careful of Distractions Disguised as Opportunities

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine The phrase “be careful of distractions disguised as opportunities” was given to me by none other than Jim Ziegler, the legendary Alp
Feb 11, 2025

David O’Brien Launches New Venture Woven Solutions

David O’Brien, Board Chairman and Co-Founder of Quantum5, is excited to introduce his latest venture, Woven Solutions, a people development firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve long-term success through talent optimization and leadership
Feb 11, 2025

Lack of Auto Ads Notable for Super Bowl LIX

In years past, an automakers Super Bowl ad would be the buzz the following day.And many times, there would be a debate about which one was better due to the shear numbers of those aired. But only two automakers offered commercials for Super Bowl LIX�
Feb 11, 2025

Retail Footprint Still Key for U.S. Car Buyers

As the new normal takes hold at auto dealerships, the blended approach of online and in-person interaction continues to grow. A recent report from OC&C Strategy Consultants point to dealers focusing on an omnichannel approach to increase sale
Feb 11, 2025

Tariffs or Not, Smart Dealers Are Already Betting on Used Vehicles—Here’s Why You Should Too

The tariff situation may be fluid, but one thing is certain—dealers who wait for a final ruling on March 6 will already be behind. Smart operators aren’t reacting; they’re adapting. New car affordability is already strained, and whether tariffs
Feb 10, 2025

Cox Automotive Releases Dealertrack 2025 Compliance Guide 

Cox Automotive Inc., announced the release of its annual Dealertrack Compliance Guide for 2025, its 20th edition. As the automotive industry remains stable yet faces major market shifts in the coming year related to fair financing, vehicle electrific
Feb 10, 2025

Auto Industry Expected to Face the Most Disruption in 2025

The automotive sector has emerged as the most disrupted major industry in an annual survey of the forces shaping the global economy. CEOs and other senior executives polled that found autos leapfrogged sectors including healthcare, technology and fin
Feb 10, 2025