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Emotional intelligence with co-CEO of Hubert Vester Automotive Group Chris Vester wants fellow dealers to gain emotional intelligence, not just retail and service cars. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, listen to a lunchtime conversation presented by Vitu from this spring’s Auto Intel Summit with the co-CEO ... Listen Here
Cars Commerce’s Brian Kramer on harvesting service drive for valuable inventory Brian Kramer said the dealership service drive “is like an oil reserve of valuable inventory.” During his keynote presentation at this spring’s Auto Intel Summit now available in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, the executive vice president at ... Listen Here

Retail

Carvana roars out of Q1, expects momentum to continue — with caveat

After reporting strong first quarter results, used-car retailer Carvana set a goal of selling 3 million units with significant profit within five to 10 years. It is well on its way to achieving its “mission” of changing the way people buy cars, Carvana chairman, president and CEO Ernie Garcia said during the earnings call. “Given the position we're in and the fundamental gains we see in front of us, the path to that goal, which we currently view as both very exciting and very achievable is that we ... [Read More]

Montway salutes military community with discounts for USAA members

Montway Auto Transport is teaming up with USAA to offer discounts to the insurance provider’s members. The third-party automotive transport company said members can save up to $125 on car-shipping services through the USAA Perks program. USAA, founded in 1922 ... [Read More]

Wholesale

Repairify names new CEO, transformation chief

Repairify has hired former OPENLANE executives Srisu Subrahmanyam and Keith Crerar as the company’s new CEO and chief transformation officer, respectively. Subrahmanyam, the new Repairify CEO, was most recently executive vice president of operations at OPENLANE, where he also was ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Cars Commerce’s Brian Kramer on harvesting service drive for valuable inventory

Brian Kramer said the dealership service drive “is like an oil reserve of valuable inventory.” During his keynote presentation at this spring’s Auto Intel Summit now available in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, the executive vice president at ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology

Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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25-Point Checklist to Maximize Dealer Profitability with AI & Proactive Marketing

Stay ahead in a competitive market with data-driven, predictive, and proactive marketing. This checklist reveals how to optimize customer data,...
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Technology

Autolane begins full-scale testing of system to manage autonomous vehicle pickups, drop-offs, deliveries

The next step toward widespread commercial use of autonomous vehicles might be here. California-based technology company Autolane said the first full-scale, end-to-end test site for its OpenCurb OS is now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a demonstration ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How machines are improving dealer retail operations

As dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25% tariff on imported vehicles, machine-driven technologies are stepping in as vital tools — not just to handle data, but to make better, faster business decisions. ... [Read More]

Analysis

COMMENTARY: Cost-savings at car dealerships through the right software

It’s not just you. Everything is getting more expensive. Between the rising cost of inflation, high interest rates squeezing consumers and floorplanning, and the on-again/off-again tariffs, everything is pricier. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7% since February 2020, with ... [Read More]

Napleton sets record in topping dealer group rankings for internet lead response

When it comes to responding to internet leads, the best got better. Napleton Automotive Group earned the top spot in the 2025 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, its fourth consecutive No. 1 ranking — and ... [Read More]

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