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U.S. dealers sold 2.6% fewer new cars and light trucks in June than in the same month a year ago, but standout performances in key segments kept the seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate above 17 million for the second straight month.
Famed auto executive and visionary Lee Iacocca has died, leaving a legacy of leadership, ingenuity, and a no-nonsense approach to the design, sale, and financing of American vehicles.
Citing a lack of resources for car buyers who want to research F&I products online, Protective Asset Protection has launched a series of educational videos for dealer websites.
Kelley Blue Book analysts have released their annual list of the top 10 sales and lease deals for new vehicles available during the holiday week.
DealerSocket announced a series of new enhancements designed to simplify workflows by fully integrating the credit application process directly into its CRM and iDMS software.
Ford Motor Co. has put a stop to Chatom (Ala.) Ford’s ‘God, guns, and freedom’ campaign following a shooting at a California dealership that left two managers and a former employee dead.
Vehicles and transportation options are changing, National Auto Care executives say, and F&I products must evolve to keep up.
Audi has become the fifth major manufacturer to certify Darwin’s digital retailing and omnichannel solutions for dealer co-op funding.
Dealer software expert warns few dealerships have the IT infrastructure required to support your business operations and protect your data as connected devices, digital retail platforms, and threats to cybersecurity proliferate.
The average age of America’s registered cars and light trucks has risen again, to 11.8 years, according to the latest report from IHS Markit.
Wantalease.com reports changes to lease prices for a range of small, mid-size, and luxury SUVs, led by a 14% increase for the Nissan Pathfinder, as well as some Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Infiniti products.
Ipsos Retail Performance has added a new feature designed to give auto dealers an accurate, staff-excluded daily foot traffic count.
KAR Auction Services has fully integrated and officially rebranded the recently acquired CarsOnTheWeb as ADESA Europe, serving dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and fleets in more than 50 countries.
A survey of U.S. dealers by Equifax finds the majority of respondents grasp the importance of digital sales and F&I but few are realizing the benefits of reduced transaction times, failing to keep pace with car buyers’ expectations.
Reduce turnover and boost productivity by giving your hiring managers the training and tools they need to make smart decisions.
Autotrader’s editorial team has released a list of 10 new and used vehicles for recent college graduates seeking an affordable and appealing ride for their journey into the real world.
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