Why Agora Data’s Steve Burke is so bullish about automotive Agora Data’s Steve Burke is one of the most upbeat executives you can find in auto finance. When asked about his outlook for the car business during a conversation at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention last week ... Listen Here
NIADA’s Patrick O’Brien on work to be done in Washington for independent dealers The newest member of the team at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association spent a few minutes during this week’s NIADA Convention in Las Vegas for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Patrick O’Brien, who joined NIADA in May ... Listen Here
Inventory management through lens of independent dealers How an independent dealer approaches inventory strategy might be different than a franchised store. Patrick Janes, associate vice president of inventory solutions management at Cox Automotive, delved into the current inventory landscape during this week’s NIADA Convention in Las Vegas ... Listen Here

Retail

Sonic adds 4 Calif. stores to claim title of largest U.S. Jaguar Land Rover dealer

And just like that, Sonic Automotive has become the nation’s largest Jaguar Land Rover dealer. The Charlotte, N.C.-based retail ownership group staked that claim by acquiring four California JLR dealerships in California — Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Navigating the insurance maze & choosing the right broker for your multi-brand dealership

Operating a multi-brand automotive dealership business is complex, spanning sales, service, parts, financing, rental fleets, and more. Each brand within the dealership portfolio brings its own manufacturer requirements, operational risks, and compliance obligations. In such a high-stakes environment, insurance isn’t ... [Read More]

Wholesale

PODCAST: Inventory management through lens of independent dealers

How an independent dealer approaches inventory strategy might be different than a franchised store. Patrick Janes, associate vice president of inventory solutions management at Cox Automotive, delved into the current inventory landscape during this week’s NIADA Convention in Las Vegas ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How smart load matching is reshaping carrier operations

The pressure for carriers to quickly find and secure the right load is high. But too often, carriers get stuck in the daily grind of manually searching multiple load boards and entering the same load criteria over and over again. ... [Read More]

Resource Hub

Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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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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Technology

UVeye boosts its European expansion plans with addition of new GM Erel

UVeye advanced its plans to grow overseas with the addition of Itay Erel as general manager of its operations in the U.K. and European Union. The provider of artificial intelligence-powered vehicle inspection technology said the hire is part of its ... [Read More]

Former CarMax & CarOffer executives join AutoAcquire AI

Fresh off landing $4 million in funding, AutoAcquire AI hired two key executives in the past week, bringing in experienced professionals who have been with organizations like CarMax and CarOffer. Announced in separate news releases before and after the weekend, ... [Read More]

Analysis

Despite tariff uncertainty, dealers bullish about profits and dealership values

In a business environment that seems uncertain and chaotic, auto dealer optimism is rising, according to the latest research from The Presidio Group. Despite concerns about tariffs and their effect on prices and the economy in general, The Presidio Midyear ... [Read More]

Used-car sales ‘playing out to be much more stable’

The retail used-car market is proving to be a stable and solid force this year, especially the certified pre-owned segment, Cox Automotive said in its Mid-Year Review last week. On a week-to-week basis, used retail sales have consistently ... [Read More]

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