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
Talking new approaches to sharpen collections in BHPH Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich secured some time with Gene Daughtry of Auto Master Systems this week in Las Vegas during the annual convention hosted by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Daughtry still travels nationwide regularly and has weekly ... Listen Here

Retail

QB Gabriel scores endorsement deal for his favorite minivan

A former college quarterback has scored his first victory as an NFL player before ever playing a pro game. Dillon Gabriel, the ex-Oregon star and Cleveland Browns third-round draft choice, has signed a major endorsement deal with the Chrysler brand ... [Read More]

Dealer news: Asbury sells 3 more Larry H. Miller stores; techs can win July 4-themed toolbox

Asbury Automotive Group’s selling spree continues. The Atlanta-based dealership group completed its third divestiture of the month with the sale of its Larry H. Miller Ford, Chevrolet and Stellantis dealerships in Provo, Utah to Salt Lake Valley Auto Group, a ... [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

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

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]

STELLA AI now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

STELLA AI on Thursday announced the availability of its conversational artificial intelligence platform designed for dealerships in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services on Azure. STELLA AI customers can take advantage of the Azure cloud ... [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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