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 […]
Independent auto dealers in 2026 will operate in a tighter, faster market. Profit pools move from front-end grosses to fixed ops and F&I efficiency. Digital retailing becomes the default, not a differentiator. Interest rates should ease modestly, but affordability remains […]
In today’s automotive retail landscape, dealerships succeed not just by selling cars — but by managing data intelligently. The most profitable dealers operate as unified data ecosystems, where CRM, DMS, website, and marketing tools work together seamlessly. Yet for many […]
The New Era of Dealership Intelligence In 2025, the automotive retail industry is undergoing a historic transformation. What was once a straightforward sales model centered around in-person interactions and manual follow-ups has become a data-driven, technology-powered ecosystem. The modern auto […]
In the evolving world of automotive retail, your dealership website is no longer a digital business card—it’s the engine of your entire sales operation. For used car dealerships especially, a website should not only attract attention but convert that attention […]
In today’s hyper-competitive automotive market, where every lead counts and every customer interaction matters, auto dealerships can no longer afford to rely on generic CRM systems. The automotive sales process is unlike any other; it involves complex touchpoints, evolving consumer […]
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 […]