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Reynolds and Reynolds and Skaivision Team for AI Efficiency
The technology analyzes service lane inefficiencies.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Cybercrime Hits the Fast Lane
How CDK’s $25M Ransom Exposed Dealership Cybersecurity Gaps
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Here’s What’s Ahead for 2025 NADA Show
Highlights of the Jan. 23-26 show in New Orleans.
By Nancy Dunham • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | AI Logistics Ensure Car Deliveries When Dealers Need Them
AI reshapes logistics by mitigating risks, aligning operations with demand and enhancing customer loyalty.
By Vladimir Kadurin • Dec. 31, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Vehicle Affordability in 2025: Challenges, Predictions and Opportunities
J.D. Power analyst offers insights on the retail auto path ahead.
By Tyson Jominy • Dec. 30, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Engaging Gen Z Talent in Auto Retail
The CDK Dealership Workplace Study reveals that Gen Z employees in auto retail show lower satisfaction and motivation, but dealerships can reduce turnover with personalized management and competitive benefits.
By Bruce Johnson • Dec. 27, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Dealers’ 2025 Auto Lending Playbook
Dealers need to consider developing safeguards against growing fraud.
By Kevin Filan • Dec. 27, 2024 -
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Dealer Optimism Grows Despite Headwinds
Cox Survey Signals Dealers' Hope for a Profitable 2025
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 26, 2024 -
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Near-Prime Not So Bad; F&I Can Help; Are Zoomers Rich?
Veteran WardsAuto journalist Steve Finlay weighs in on top F&I issues for 2025.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 24, 2024 -
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Cox Automotive Underscores Positive Future
Although new legislation and Trump-era trade shifts loom, dealers should maintain their optimism, Cox says.
By Jim Henry • Dec. 23, 2024 -
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Auto Dealers to President-Elect Trump: ‘Let Consumers Drive the Market, Not Mandates’
EV surplus highlights disconnect between government policies and consumer preferences, say dealers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Year-end Strategies for Dealers
“It’s time for dealers to…get aggressive, get intentional and find the deal in every deal,” Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox, tells WardsAuto.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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EVs Here to Stay, But Not Tax Breaks
Time likely running out to sell EVs with tax credit break. The incoming Trump Admin. reportedly has already said as much.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Cars Are Great, Until They’re Not
According to Consumer Reports' test track director, dealers must unpack customers’ past experiences to move them toward future ones.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | In It Together Against Digital Fraud
Survival in today’s auto retail environment means working together, whether that’s sharing information about suspicious transactions or just picking up the phone to warn other dealers about potential scams.
By Jessica Gonzalez • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Dealers Navigate a Shift in Used-Car Values
The Manheim Index rose year-over-year in November for the first time in two years, posing challenges for dealers.
By Jim Henry • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Dealers Can Connect With Consumers by Overcoming Tech Concerns
J.D. Power reports apps and connectivity stymie both ICE and EV drivers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Tom’s Truck Center Fuels Technician Training With $300,000 Donation
California New Car Dealers Assn. will use the donation to support programs that prepare students for service careers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Prime Borrowers, Affordable Models and Tax Credits: The EV Sales Opportunity
Recent findings from Experian highlight the growing opportunity for dealers to drive both new and used EV sales.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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From Paint to Profits: How XPEL Drives Value for Dealers
As vehicles age and profits shrink, this protective solution meets the needs of dealers and consumers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Residual Value Honors Give Dealers Competitive Edge
Consumers prioritize payment flexibility and competitive interest rates.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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The Case for AI in Your Dealership
Gold Coast Cadillac’s Bill Camastro shares how Numa AI solutions improve dealership efficiency and customer satisfaction.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Retail Ride Still Bumpy, but Good News Is Ahead
J.D. Power says the overall health of the new-car market remains strong.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | The Encryption Solution for Dealers and Lenders
In the context of automotive retail, encryption serves as a powerful tool to protect sensitive customer data throughout its lifecycle – from collection and storage to transmission.
By Karl Falk • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sparks Dealer-Driven EV Future
Jeep and Dodge debut new BEVs, launch dealer training tour to boost sales.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 3, 2024
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