AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Retail
Honda’s latest design concept takes center stage at Hendrick’s new Florida dealership
Hendrick Automotive Group’s newest Honda dealership is ready to take the stage. The Blue Stage, that is. Hendrick, which bills itself as the nation’s largest privately held automotive retail organization, has opened Rick Hendrick Honda in Bradenton, Fla., a brand-new ... [Read More]
‘Everything is selling’ in hot dealership M&A market fueled by ‘unlimited buyer pool’
The question was simple: What segment of the dealership buy-sell market is hottest right now? Members of Used Car Week’s “Inside the Auto Retail M&A and Buy-Sell Landscape” panel offered various answers — domestic brands, luxury vehicles, business-friendly states like ... [Read More]
Wholesale
America’s Group ends year by extending footprint into New York
America’s Group capped a year of growth by taking the Expressway to the Empire State. A few days before Christmas, the auction group announced it had expanded into New York state with the acquisition of Expressway Auto Auction in Dansville, ... [Read More]
RPM acquires vehicle relocation services provider
RPM Freight Systems announced an acquisition that expands the company into such corporate fleet services as driveaway, vehicle storage and titling and registration. RPM, a non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company, said Tuesday it has purchased Professional Automotive Relocation ... [Read More]
Technology
Dent Wizard names president Wynn to succeed outgoing CEO
Dent Wizard has a new leader. The provider of auto reconditioning services announced president Bryan Wynn has been named its new CEO as part of a planned leadership transition designed to create continuity and support the company’s long-term growth strategy. ... [Read More]
Reynolds and Reynolds’ Bike Build event donates nearly 400 bicycles to families in need
Once again this holiday season, Reynolds and Reynolds spread some cheer through bicycles. The dealership software provider held its 19th annual Bike Build events at its headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, where the tradition began, as well as its offices in ... [Read More]
Analysis
Pickups retain top 3 spots on best-selling used vehicles list, with notable twists
The top 10 best-selling used vehicles in 2025 didn’t change all that much from 2024. In fact, the top four on the list — which was compiled by iSeeCars based on sales of used vehicles from the last five model ... [Read More]
Affordable vehicles & financing options key for dealers in 2026
Affordability is a huge concern for consumers these days and that will continue in 2026. Dealers will need to keep an eye on where consumer sentiment is headed and help customers figure out how to afford new- and used-vehicle purchases, ... [Read More]
