Affordability is the single biggest challenge for automotive dealerships in 2025. Vehicle prices remain historically high, interest rates are elevated compared with pre-pandemic norms, and consumers are approaching purchases with greater caution. Dealers, meanwhile, face the dual pressures of slow-moving […]
If you own a dealership or manage one, you’ve likely noticed a pattern. Your team spends thousands each month on ads across platforms like Facebook, Google, and lead providers, but many of those leads vanish. Sales teams get busy, follow-up […]
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 […]
Auto retail is evolving. The question isn’t whether people are still buying cars, we know they are. The real question for entrepreneurs is whether the traditional dealership model remains a viable and profitable business opportunity in today’s market. The short […]
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 […]
The automotive retail industry is evolving at a pace we haven’t seen before. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how consumers search, shop, and make decisions, especially when it comes to buying a vehicle. For auto dealers, this shift means […]
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. […]
In today’s competitive automotive retail landscape, nearly every car buyer begins their journey online. They search for vehicles, compare options, read reviews, and evaluate dealerships—often before ever speaking to a salesperson. For dealerships looking to increase market share and build […]
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 […]