AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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How AI can improve repossessions with Geoff Weathersby of SVR Tracking
Artificial intelligence helps individuals and businesses in many ways nowadays. Can AI help to sharpen the repossession process, too? Geoff Weathersby thinks so. The chief operating officer of SVR Tracking explained how on the Live Stage presented by SYNC Auto ... Listen Here
Talking titles with Dave Spencer of Vitu
Some folks might consider title work the most boring part of automotive. Well, on the Live Stage presented by SYNC Auto Logistics at Used Car Week 2025, Vitu vice president of national sales Dave Spencer explained how exciting — and ... Listen Here
Retail
GM expands warranty on CarBravo online used-car platform
General Motors is aiming to help used-car shoppers buy with more confidence. The automaker said Thursday that it has expanded the standard warranty coverage on vehicles in its CarBravo platform, a GM-backed online marketplace where consumers can buy and sell ... [Read More]
Zeigler celebrates 50th anniversary by donating more than 50,000 items in holiday food drive
In November, Zeigler Auto Group celebrated its 50th anniversary. Its gift went to people in need in the communities it serves. The Kalamazoo, Mich.-based dealership group collected more than 50,000 food items — 51,260, to be exact — during its ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Lane watch: Seeing stability as industry ramps up for tax season
The newest installment of Market Insights from Black Book covered the week when the calendar rolled from 2025 to 2026, as auctions, consignors, dealers, transporters and other service providers began to deploy plans for tax season. Black Book reported that ... [Read More]
Cox Fleet debuts as unified brand
In September, Cox Automotive said it would be uniting its Fleet Services and FleetNet America units into a single brand. That brand now has a name: Cox Fleet. Announcing its launch Wednesday, the company said the new unit aims to ... [Read More]
Technology
Dent Wizard names president Wynn to succeed outgoing CEO
Dent Wizard has a new leader. The provider of auto reconditioning services announced president Bryan Wynn has been named its new CEO as part of a planned leadership transition designed to create continuity and support the company’s long-term growth strategy. ... [Read More]
Reynolds and Reynolds’ Bike Build event donates nearly 400 bicycles to families in need
Once again this holiday season, Reynolds and Reynolds spread some cheer through bicycles. The dealership software provider held its 19th annual Bike Build events at its headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, where the tradition began, as well as its offices in ... [Read More]
Analysis
Survey finds service department crucial in building consumer trust
Whom do you trust? For consumers about to spend a large amount of money to purchase a vehicle, it’s a vital one. Which, in turn, makes it just as important for car dealers. The answer, according to the latest research ... [Read More]
Pickups retain top 3 spots on best-selling used vehicles list, with notable twists
The top 10 best-selling used vehicles in 2025 didn’t change all that much from 2024. In fact, the top four on the list — which was compiled by iSeeCars based on sales of used vehicles from the last five model ... [Read More]
