SPONSORED EPISODE: Recommendations for evaluating your F&I product vendors James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, made another appearance for a sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. This time, Virgoe went through a series of recommendations to help dealers ... Listen Here
Mandy Deveau of DriveHRIS on Leading with Confidence 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 Here
Vivian Liu Wants to Make Autos Easy Vivian Liu is the CEO of Making Auto Easy, a platform designed to help dealers turn the manual meet-and-greet into a more efficient digital experience. In June, she joined the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto ... Listen Here

Retail

Dealer news: Chicago dealers raise $70,000 for troops; LAD ups share repurchase authorization

For the 12th year, Chicagoland’s new-car dealers saluted the military with a month-long event that raised more than $70,000 for programs to support local service members and their families. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association’s 12th annual Drive for the Troops ... [Read More]

CarMax unveils new brand positioning to spotlight its omnichannel experience

CarMax is shifting gears with its brand. The national used-car retailer has introduced a new tagline — “Wanna Drive?”— moving on from the familiar “The way car buying should be,” which it has used for more than 20 years. In ... [Read More]

Wholesale

Carvana auction-recon integration coming to ADESA Dallas

The latest addition to Carvana’s growing collection of integrated auction-recon center sites is coming to ADESA Dallas. The online used-car retailer announced it is bringing an inspection and reconditioning center to the existing wholesale auction in Hutchins, Texas, a 100-acre ... [Read More]

Consolidation and melding of on- and off-line auctions shape the future of wholesale

The wholesale auction world has seen a wave of acquisitions in the last few years, and they illustrate two trends that are changing the face of the auction business. Consolidation is the obvious trend, but a look at who is ... [Read More]

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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

Sonic chooses NETSOL for ‘discovery engagement’ to enhance technology at EchoPark

Sonic Automotive selected NETSOL Technologies to lead what the provider of artificial intelligence-powered solutions and services to sell, finance and lease assets called “a discovery engagement” for the dealer group. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, the project ... [Read More]

Reynolds unveils new AI agent Rey, names award winners during Amplify summit

Chris Walsh has been part of Reynolds and Reynolds since 1987. But the dealership software provider’s president and acting CEO said he’s never seen anything like this. Reynolds unveiled its newest technology — Rey, an artificial intelligence agent designed for ... [Read More]

Analysis

Numerous automotive companies among this year’s Inc. 5000

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 ... [Read More]

AI-based technologies driving customer satisfaction, JD Power study shows

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 ... [Read More]

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