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Digital Dealer Spotlight: Interview with Darin Wade of Rich Ford
staging-digitaldealer.kinsta.cloud recently had the pleasure of interviewing Darin Wade, General Manager of Rich Ford. Wade has over 30 years of dealership experience, starting as an invoice filer at Rich Ford when he was just 18 years old. He is an expert at turning...
Digital Dealer Partners with CNCDA to Offer Exclusive Member Discounts
The California New Car Dealership Association and Digital Dealer Conference & Expo are excited to introduce a brand-new partnership offering CNCDA members an exclusive rate to attend #DDCE2025. CNCDA members can use code “CNCDA” when they register to get a...
How Dealerships Are Scaling Revenue with Mobile Service
Mobile service isn’t just gaining traction; it’s now a proven, scalable way for dealerships to grow. Once considered a nice-to-have, it has become a smart, strategic necessity. Today’s customers expect speed and convenience. At the same time, dealerships are juggling...
Bank of America “Car Wars” Report Predicts ‘Rough Ride’ Ahead for Auto Industry
The automotive industry continues to grapple with seismic changes as we approach the midpoint of 2025. This uncertainty is obscuring any forecasted performance and that is on full display in Bank of America’s annual “Car Wars” report. It presented a fairly tough...
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin, Toyota of Warren, Fullerton Auto Group: Dealership Deals
Swickard Auto Group Sells Mercedes-Benz of South Austin Group 1 Automotive, a publicly traded auto retailer operating 263 dealerships globally, has bought Mercedes-Benz of South Austin in a sale facilitated by Haig Partners. The dealership, previously owned by Jeff...
Is Your Chatbot Helping You Manage Risk Effectively?
It has been widely documented that AI is changing the face of lending, but now new details are emerging of just how vast and far-reaching this evolution is. Today, there are specific steps AI is taking in the overall risk management and customer experience aspects of...
New-Vehicle Sales Began to Cool Off in May
The new vehicle market is beginning to normalize in May following a surge in tariff-driven purchases earlier this year. According to J.D. Power and GlobalData, total new-vehicle sales, including retail and fleet transactions, are projected at 1,489,800 units, which is...
How Humanizing Your Dealership Wins More Car Buyers
Technology has transformed how dealerships operate, making everything faster, smarter, and more automated. But in the pursuit of efficiency, it’s easy to overlook one important truth: behind every click, form submission, or online inquiry is a real person, not just a...
Reynolds and Reynolds Partnership Enhances Volkswagen Employee Service Experience
A collaboration between Reynolds and Reynolds, Volkswagen Group of America, and LaFontaine Automotive Group has introduced a new approach to vehicle service, combining cutting-edge kiosk technology with mobile service capabilities. This initiative, launched at...
Fragmented Technology Systems Frustrate Auto Dealers, Leading to Lost Time and Revenue
Today’s auto dealers face a myriad of frustrations, challenges, and obstacles, particularly tied to lengthy transaction times for car shoppers. The efficiency of these transactions is paramount, especially in light of current tariffs that pose a significant threat to...
Dealership Profitability Stable, Even as Buy/Sell Numbers Hit 10 Year Low: Haig
The automotive retail industry entered 2025 at a crossroads. The first quarter of the year did little to clear up that uncertainty. This year’s Q1 Haig Report showcases a market filled with optimism yet balances it with challenges emerging from tariffs and other...
From Margins to Mobility: Why Auto Dealers Must Rethink Fleet Service for the Connected and Electric Age
U.S. auto retailers have had a longstanding relationship with local commercial and business fleet customers, especially in the servicing of vehicles in the fleet. Rapidly changing updates to connected vehicle data is offering an opportunity for retailers to further...
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