Welcome to 2026, where the car market isn’t just evolving—it’s transforming at high speed. Electric vehicles (EVs) have settled into the mainstream, not as a trend or a failure, but as a permanent fixture. Hybrids are gaining serious ground. Self-driving […]
By 2026, the rules of automotive retailing will be rewritten. Dealers who thrive won’t necessarily have the largest ad budgets or the flashiest showrooms. They’ll win by weaving AI-powered marketing, real-time inventory data, and cloud-connected CRM systems into one intelligent […]
Why Rising New Car Prices Are Driving More Buyers Into the Used Vehicle Market New car prices have reached historic highs, according to recent reporting from Fox Business. Many buyers who once considered purchasing new vehicles are now reconsidering their […]
Black Friday Isn’t Just for the Large Chain Auto Dealers Black Friday has become one of the biggest moments in the auto industry’s sales calendar—but for independent dealers, it can feel like you’re watching a high-budget franchise movie from the […]
Strategies to Manage Rising Costs, Inventory Shortages, and Shifting Buyer Behavior Tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts have made the road ahead more difficult for independent auto dealers. Rising acquisition costs, limited access to parts, slower inventory turnover, and […]
The auto industry is shifting gears fast, and the driving force behind the change is Gen Z. Digitally fluent and mobile-native, these buyers don’t just prefer online experiences; rather, they expect them. It doesn’t matter if they’re scrolling TikTok for […]
Gen Z buyers expect seamless digital experiences, personalized communication, and AI-powered tools when shopping for cars. This post explores how dealerships can adapt to meet those expectations using technologies like Get My Auto’s CRM, DMS, Ava AI, and dealer websites. […]
Overview The automotive retail landscape is undergoing significant transformation. With the U.S. auto dealership market valued at $257.3 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $352.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4% , the industry presents substantial […]
In the age of AI-driven consumer behavior, decentralized search, and evolving retail dynamics, automotive dealers—whether independent or part of larger groups—must adopt smarter, more adaptive digital marketing strategies to remain competitive. With shoppers bouncing between platforms, relying on new search […]
The retail automotive industry is in the middle of a major transformation—and artificial intelligence (AI) is driving that shift. Dealerships that once relied on phone calls, spreadsheets, and manual follow-ups are now adopting AI to automate, accelerate, and personalize the […]