Automotive was well represented on the 2025 Inc. 5000, which ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. “Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman said in a […] [Read More]

Artificial intelligence is creeping into vehicles, and according to J.D. Power’s latest study, it’s helping drive customer satisfaction. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, in its 10th year, has added a smart vehicle category to evaluate seven AI-based technologies designed to make driving easier and more comfortable. The findings showed several of […] [Read More]

Automotive dealerships invest heavily in acquiring new customers, but a significant challenge lies in retaining them beyond the initial vehicle purchase. Many customers, often dubbed “lost souls,” never return for service or their next vehicle, representing a massive untapped revenue stream which is particularly needed given the impact of tariffs expected later this. In today’s […] [Read More]

Mandy Deveau is marketing manager at DriveHRIS, where she leads dealer communication and engagement. In June, she joined Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto Logistics, to talk about “How Women in Automotive Can Lead with Confidence.” Listen to her conversation with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby in the window […] [Read More]

Used-car prices are at near-record levels. But those high-priced vehicles are still the biggest bargains on the market. Edmunds’ Q2 2025 Used Vehicle Report found the average transaction price of 3-year-old used vehicles in the second quarter rose 5.2% year-over-year to $31,216, just $412 short of the all-time high of $31,628, set in Q2 2022. […] [Read More]

Vehicle affordability is like an octopus. Hard to get your arms around. Elusive. Far-reaching tentacles in every direction. And given the impact affordability (or lack thereof) is having in automotive, the topic is worth a bit of ink. “Affordability is the dominant theme at the midpoint of 2025, and it has implications across nearly every […] [Read More]

It’s been a crazy first half of the year with dealers experiencing a wide variety of results. What about you: How is your year looking so far? Are you on track to hit your goals and targets? If not, what’s the plan? More of the same, or have you made some adjustments? Let’s take a […] [Read More]

When Honda ran afoul of California’s privacy laws in March, it not only sparked the automaker to make rapid improvements into how it protects its customers’ data, it got Privacy4Cars wondering about what the privacy user experience of the industry as a whole looks like. Well, according to Privacy4Cars’ research, not very good. The privacy […] [Read More]

Work Truck Solutions recently released its Q2 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting continued strength in the new commercial vehicle market and its ripple effects across the used sector. With inventory level stabilization, analysts said the commercial vehicle ecosystem is showing signs of healthy alignment, as robust new vehicle sales are beginning to replenish used […] [Read More]

Among the unique offerings of the Used Car Week agenda this year is the Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto Logistics. Located in a high-traffic corridor of the conference’s floor, the Live Stage is designed to provide a fresh way to learn, offering quick but meaningful conversations with top industry experts. Hosted by Cherokee Media […] [Read More]