Group 1 Automotive sold more used vehicles in the fourth quarter and for all of 2025 than in the previous year, but made less money from those sales. Executives in the earnings call put a positive spin on the news, ... [Read More]

CPO FOMO is real. The certified pre-owned segment is an “underutilized” lever with a bevy of advantages for dealers and automakers,  said Jonathan Banks of J.D. Power during a presentation at the JD Power Auto Summit earlier this month. Average ... [Read More]

“It’s not about the Xs and the Os. It’s about the Jimmys and the Joes.” This coach-speak (or variations of it) comes up often in conversations about football. It might also apply to “Battery Royale” caged robot fights in Las ... [Read More]

One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of ... [Read More]

Auto industry training platform RockED announced its latest partnership, teaming with Dealerware to launch a Dealer Mobility Fundamentals Certification program that’s billed as an industry-first. The program, which will be available through RockED’s platform beginning in March, is designed to ... [Read More]

CarGurus’ “Big Deal” brand campaign is getting bigger — thanks to artificial intelligence. The online car-shopping platform has expanded the “Big Deal” with new ads putting the spotlight on its recently launched AI-powered products designed to simplify and personalize online ... [Read More]

There’s an interesting dynamic happening now in the electric vehicle market. Sales are down. But customer satisfaction has never been higher. According to JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, overall satisfaction among current battery electric vehicle owners ... [Read More]

Much about the auto industry these days is volatile. The franchise dealership network, on the other hand, has remained remarkably stable. In its 2025 Year-End Automotive Franchise Activity Report, Urban Science reported the number of franchise stores was up last ... [Read More]