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Tariff-fueled new-car volatility drives used-car momentum, studies show
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Toma secures $17 million in funding to build AI agents for dealerships
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SPONSORED PODCAST: New approaches to present traditional F&I products
James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, acknowledged car buyers nowadays are more skeptical and informed than ever before arriving at the dealership. So, how should F&I managers rethink their approach ... Listen Here
From Lockdown Live Stream to Media Group: The ASOTU Story
It all started with a livestream during COVID lockdowns. It’s now a major auto industry media and events company, with daily podcasts, community activation, events and more. Ahead of their annual ASOTU Con last month, Automotive State of the Union ... Listen Here
How smart dealers & automotive companies now leverage AI
Artificial intelligence is almost as prevalent in automotive nowadays as car row in your community. But how are the smartest dealerships and service providers using AI? A trio of executives tackled that question and more during a panel discussion at ... Listen Here
Retail
Lithia’s sale of joint venture includes deal to bring Pinewood.AI DMS platform to its North American stores
Lithia & Driveway is handing Pinewood Technologies Group the keys to their North American joint venture. The companies announced the U.K.-based software provider has acquired Lithia’s controlling 51% stake in the operation in a $76.5 million transaction with LAD subsidiary ... [Read More]
Dealer news: Donation from NY dealership; NJ group acquires Ford, Stellantis franchises
A New York-area dealership illustrated its commitment to its local community with a contribution aimed at supporting its youth. Rockland Nissan in Blauvelt, N.Y., donated $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County for the organization’s mentorship programs, empowering ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Wholesale vehicle prices less reactive in May
The wholesale car market isn’t done dealing with tariffs, but it appears some of the sharpest impacts have passed. Analyses of monthly used-car price indices addressed those patterns and impacts, while also forecasting what could be in store for wholesale ... [Read More]
Turn Automotive launches AI-powered vehicle appraisal tool
Turn Automotive has unveiled its newest tool in its mission to improve vehicle appraisals. The digital wholesale marketplace announced the launch of TurnVision, a feature in its mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to detect vehicle damage, which it calls ... [Read More]
Technology
Vehlo’s Dealerlogix is latest certified provider for VW’s eConnect program
Dealerlogix, an all-in-one fixed operations software suite for dealership service departments, has been approved as a certified provider in Volkswagen’s eConnect program. Dealerlogix provides retention text communications through its Text2Drive product, providing online service scheduling, service valet, service lane check-in, ... [Read More]
CarGurus launches its new AI-powered car-shopping experience
CarGurus is upping its AI game. The digital car-shopping platform has released its artificial intelligence-powered search, designed to deliver “a more personalized and intuitive car-shopping experience” embedded directly into the CarGurus website. In a news release, the company said car ... [Read More]
Analysis
Tariff-fueled new-car volatility drives used-car momentum, studies show
New-car inventory is falling while prices are elevated and likely to rise more as the tariff era continues. And that’s good news for the used-car sector. Used sales jumped almost 4% in May to their second-highest monthly total in more ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: How advanced TCO data for EV transitions can grow local dealership business
The automotive dealership model is constantly facing change, especially in the types of vehicles retailers can service. In particular, as the commercial vehicle market shifts toward opportunities for electrification within their vehicle fleets, local dealerships are being called upon to ... [Read More]
