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Buy-Sell Market Heats Up As Dealers Face New Challenges
Dealership acquisitions remain strong, but buyers are more selective amid shifting profits.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Fixed Ops on the Rise, But Dealers Say ‘Raise the Bar’
Service bays are busier than ever, but dealers say more is needed. The key? More techs, smarter scheduling and a belief that service can always do more.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Auto Market Thrives Despite Rising Inventories, Economic and Political Pressures
New-vehicle sales projected to rise 8.1%, setting consumer-spending record, reports J.D. Power.
By Nancy Dunham • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Industry Trailblazer: Diane Maher’s 25-Year Auto Retail Journey
Diane Maher modernizes Fox Motors with tech and strategy.
By Alysha Webb • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Pitching Subscriptions, Flexible Leases to Younger Customers
Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study shows 44% of 18-to-34-year-olds in the U.S. are somewhat or very interested in giving up vehicle ownership for a subscription model. So, why does nobody care?
By John F. Possumato • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Steering Clear of Cyberthreats
Last year’s CDK cyberattack was a wake-up call for dealerships, experts say.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Auto Finance: What’s Hot, What’s Not in 2025
With affordability in focus, leasing surges, older cars gain traction and lenders pull back on risky loans.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | With Supply Up and Demand Down, Why Are Vehicles So Expensive?
Vehicle prices are shockingly high for a wide swath of the customer base. The difference between success and struggle will be how dealers manage customer expectations in this high-priced vehicle era.
By Josh Stoll • Feb. 13, 2025 -
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Column
Hope Isn’t a Strategy: Act Now on Tariff Risks
Dealers who prepare for tariffs today will outmaneuver those who wait and scramble later.
By Nancy Dunham • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Driving Change: How Team Velocity’s CEO is Steering Auto Retail Into the Future
WardsAuto talks with Team Velocity CEO David Boice about how he leads the charge to transform auto digital services.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 11, 2025 -
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As Auto Tariffs Loom, Dealers Should Brace for Lower Sales
Analysts foresee $5,000 to $10,000 price jumps if Trump’s auto tariffs take effect.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Used-BEV Sales Rise But U.K. Incentive Cuts Risk Future Sales, SMMT Says
A healthy used-car sales hike in 2024 includes electrified powertrain vehicles but the ending of consumer incentives could halt that growth, industry group warns.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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More Techs, More Fixes, More Profits
Warranty work is surging, boosting repair and parts business for automobile dealers.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Leveraging a ‘Look Back’ Strategy for 2025
Look Backs, in the context of document intelligence, involve the systematic extraction of data from legacy loan and ancillary documents in a structured manner.
By Tom Oscherwitz • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Rollercoaster Ride of Used-Car Values May Be Leveling Out
The latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index underscores mixed news for dealers.
By Jim Henry • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Strategies to Raise Leasing Penetration
A projected drop in lease maturities could curb showroom traffic and lower revenue.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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How Document Management Tools Transform Dealerships
New cloud tool to secure data and streamline operations debuted at NADA.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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EVs, Tariffs and Tolls
NYC Dealer Brian Benstock on market volatility, EV trends and why the free market should decide.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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TrueCar 2.0 – Reinvented to Please Both Sides of the Deal
Like the tailored jeans they’ll offer at NADA, TrueCar strives to fit modern times.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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More Reviews, More Complaints: The Double-Edged Sword of Customer Feedback
A Widewail study shows dealerships earn high marks from customers, but communication is still problematic.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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It’s Time to Revolutionize Used-Car ROIs
Online pricing access erodes dealers' ROI, so authors call for new approach.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Here’s What Auto Retail Experts Expect in 2025
Fixed Ops, buy-sell activity and gross profits are among the areas to track.
By Jim Henry • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Have Your Say: WardsAuto Seeks Input in Reader Survey
WardsAuto is conducting a survey designed to capture feedback that will help us improve our website to better meet reader needs.
By Wards Auto • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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‘A Train Wreck Coming’ Says NADA President on Federal EV Goals
Mike Stanton speaks out about EVs, the upcoming NADA show and more.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Best Practices to Ensure Digital Deal Jacket Security
If the information contained in a deal jacket falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to identity theft, financial fraud and a host of other malicious activities.
By Ken Hill • Jan. 17, 2025
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