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Why dealerships are breaking up with widgets for good

Why dealerships are breaking up with widgets for good

Insight from the first-ever Automotive Leadership Roundtable. (5 min. read)

Nikki Playne
Nikki Playne
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The top 3 ways digital technology can boost your bottom line in 2025

The top 3 ways digital technology can boost your bottom line in 2025

Traditional titling processes hold dealers back, but modern tools are changing the rulebook for the auto industry. (5 min. read)

Colin Velez
Colin Velez
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The untapped potential of embedded auto insurance in car dealerships

The untapped potential of embedded auto insurance in car dealerships

The current state of premium costs has sparked an unprecedented wave of shoppers looking to switch out their policy for a lower rate. (5 min. read)

Anna del Villar
Anna del Villar
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The 2-minute difference that can boost dealership profits

The 2-minute difference that can boost dealership profits

Speed is key when it comes to handling customer phone calls. (5 min. read)

Colin Velez
Colin Velez
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Why auto marketers can’t ignore multiscreen TV strategies

Why auto marketers can’t ignore multiscreen TV strategies

For auto marketers, every phase of the car buying journey is important to developing a relationship with consumers. (4 min. read)

Anna del Villar
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Ultra-luxury automakers confront challenges in key markets

Ultra-luxury automakers confront challenges in key markets

Even with its ups and downs, the ultra-luxury market continues to be an appealing sector for car makers. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
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New car inventory spike continues to produce targeted price drops

New car inventory spike continues to produce targeted price drops

While performance continues to vary heavily between brands, the car market as a whole is somewhat moderating. (4 min. read)

Colin Velez
Colin Velez
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Inside the ugly collapse of Fisker

Inside the ugly collapse of Fisker

From a promising electric vehicle (EV) innovator worth $2.9 billion — to bankruptcy. (5 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
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Dealerships are prime targets for post-hurricane scams

Dealerships are prime targets for post-hurricane scams

Scammers notoriously exploit businesses after natural disasters. When things get chaotic, they jump at the chance to take advantage. (4 min. read)

Nikki Playne
Nikki Playne
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Auto industry companies embrace generative A.I. boom

Auto industry companies embrace generative A.I. boom

The growing interest in using A.I. to enhance dealer operations is spawning a surge in new investments. (4 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
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Rivian could be the next Tesla – but it has a long ways to go

Rivian could be the next Tesla – but it has a long ways to go

Rivian has had to endure some major challenges stemming from the fluctuating dynamics of the business. (5 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
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Why Volvo Cars is rethinking its EV game plan

Why Volvo Cars is rethinking its EV game plan

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Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick