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Why Uptime Is the Most Critical Metric in Dealership Security

For the first time, the average price of a new car in the U.S. has hit $50,000 according to Kelley Blue Book. For auto dealers, this surge in price can be seen as both a blessing and a curse: while margins may have improved, the soaring value of vehi
Nov 6, 2025
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Auto Claims Satisfaction Stagnate Due to High Costs

After what felt like years of insurance rate increases, the state of auto insurance has finally started to normalize. However, consumers are still feeling the financial strain, and it’s taking a toll on their entire experience. According to the
Nov 6, 2025
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Low-Budget Marketing Strategies Every Dealership Should Use

For dealerships, spending more on marketing doesn’t always mean selling more—sometimes what you need isn’t a bigger budget, but a sharper approach. This is especially true during slow seasons, when every lead counts and every dollar matters. Sm
Nov 5, 2025
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Recall Masters Appoints Phil Huff as President to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Laguna Hills, CA, Nov. 4, 2025 – Recall Masters, a leader in automotive recall management and retention solutions, has appointed Phil Huff as President. Huff brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience across high-growth B2
Nov 5, 2025
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Kia Takes $842 Million Hit from Tariffs as Profit Plummets: Tariff Tracker

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strateg
Nov 4, 2025
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Bill’s Toyota Sales in Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada Acquired by Northern Roads Auto Group from William Pasincky Jr. and Michael Pasincky

Northern Roads Auto Group has completed the acquisition of Bill’s Toyota, Canada’s Oldest Toyota Dealer and a respected family-owned dealership, with Performance Brokerage Services Canada guiding the transaction. Founded and operated by the Pasin
Nov 4, 2025
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TecAssured Announces Strategic Investment from Allied Solutions to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in F&I Technology

Columbus, OH – November 4, 2025 – TecAssured, a leading provider of lifecycle management software for service contracts, warranties, and aftermarket products, today announced a strategic investment from Allied Solutions, one of the nation’s la
Nov 4, 2025
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Dealers are Embracing AI, Now They Want it to Actually Work

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in auto retail; it’s a present-day reality that is reshaping dealership operations. A new study from Cox Automotive, the AI Readiness in Auto Retail Study, reveals that dealers are movin
Nov 4, 2025
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Critical Q4 Tax Filing Strategies That Can Impact Your Dealership’s Profitability

As the financial calendar nears its close, the months of October and November mark a pivotal juncture for automotive dealership executives. Beyond the push for Q4 sales targets, this period is often when the final complex layers of the previous yearâ
Nov 4, 2025