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Driving the Future: How AI Is Transforming Auto Dealerships

Imagine a world where every customer walks into your dealership feeling understood and valued before they even speak…

Marketing March 13
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Cox Dealer Sentiment Index Improved, But Warning Signs Remain

While the first Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) of 2025 showed a slight improvement in the first…

Dealer News March 13
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The Missing Ingredient With Today’s Digital Deal Jackets

Today’s leading auto retailers widely recognize the significance of digital deal jackets in their operations. These comprehensive electronic…

Leadership March 12
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Deadline Approaching for DDCE2025 Speaker Proposals

Call for proposals for the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (October 14-15, 2025, Las Vegas) are now open!…

Event News March 12
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Mastering the Pendulum Swing: Navigating Dealership Leadership Overreach with Precision

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape, the interplay between outstanding service and effective sales is more critical…

Leadership March 11
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Auto Industry Improves Response to Website Customers

Pied Piper’s 2025 PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Auto Industry Study, which measured responsiveness to internet sales leads coming through…

Dealer News March 11
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How COVID-19 Created a Lasting Supply Chain Void in the Automotive Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic caused one of the most significant disruptions to the global automotive supply chain in modern…

Sales and Finance March 10
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More Rooftops Across the U.S. in 2024: Urban Science

The business of dealerships continue on a upward pass last year. Urban Science’s 2024 Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR)…

Dealer News March 10
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Understanding How The U.S. Treasury Views The Use of AI in Auto Finance

On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a comprehensive report examining the applications, benefits,…

Leadership March 7