Retail
Strong Automotive’s new marketing approach blends broadcast, streaming TV
AutoNation Q3 used sales strong but inventory strategy creates depreciation exposure, said CEO
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Case’s latest donation to Florida hospital raises total to more than $3 million
Ourisman buys Northern Va. Honda store from Hendrick
Dealer group roundup: US Auto Trust, Jeremy Hodge acquire stores in Texas, Okla.
Carvana brings same-day vehicle delivery to San Diego
Dealer news: Zeigler earns Elite status in Chicago; dealer adds 2nd Montana store
Wholesale
EBlock sells 2 US physical auctions to America’s Group
RPM names chief commercial officer
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For commercial consignors, auction market shows ‘deliberate steadiness’ in Q3
Lane watch: ‘Orderly’ conditions seen as seasonal depreciation intensifies
America’s Group launches leadership development program
Resource Hub
Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Go In-House With Your Photos
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
Technology
BizzyCar wins innovation award for recall management solution
Carvana joins consortium fighting against ‘frivolous litigation from patent assertion entities ‘
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PODCAST: Zapmoto co-founder on DoorDash inspiration, rise of mobile service at dealerships & more
Vehlo finalizes integration with SiriusXM to offer complimentary three-month trial subscription
Car Wars expands capabilities of AI tool to automate recall scheduling
Details on Cox Automotive’s omnichannel digital retail platform used by Hertz & others
Analysis
Dealership employee satisfaction rising, but long-term retention still an issue
VehicleLyfe data shows ‘loyalty crisis’ as dealership customer retention drops
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What’s in your customer’s garage could indicate direction of future purchase
COMMENTARY: The vendor management blind spot that’s slowing your used-car turn
Used-car prices this month up nearly $500 year-over-year
CPO vehicle sales rise nearly 3% year-to-date, despite September’s sequential slowdown