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Team Gillman Chevrolet in Houston Sold to Gilchrist Automotive

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale
Mar 16, 2026
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Tariffs Have Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion: 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
Mar 16, 2026
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From Leads to Keys: How AI Is Modernizing Auto Retail

Could AI make negotiating a car sale as outdated as paper contracts? How soon will dealership sales models become a thing of the past? Analysts frequently cite showrooms and direct-to-consumer online sales as ways that AI has positively infiltrated t
Mar 16, 2026
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Analyzing Automotive Brand Loyalty: 2026’s Winners and Losers

Customer loyalty remains the foundation of sustainable automotive retail. Understanding exactly where buyers choose to stay and when they decide to leave gives you the strategic advantage needed to optimize your market access. The 2026 Reynolds Reten
Mar 16, 2026
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The Future of Dealership Marketing: 2026 Trends from PureCars

In the ever-evolving world of automotive retail, 2026 has already been a transformative year. Dealerships are shifting their strategies to engage high-intent shoppers and drive sustained growth throughout the year. As the market evolves, clean data a
Mar 13, 2026
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COOPABLE and Lotlinx Partner to Automate Manufacturer Co-Op Funding for Dealers in Order to Move the Metal

Lexington, KY – March 11, 2026 – COOPABLE and Lotlinx today announced a new partnership that enables dealers to leverage COOPABLE’s service to apply eligible manufacturer co-op funds toward their Lotlinx solutions, helping get inventory in
Mar 12, 2026
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Retail Vehicle Market Heats Up as Affordability Remains Top of Mind

The used vehicle market is showing strong signs of acceleration as tax refund season injects new life into consumer demand, according to the CarGurus Intelligence Report for February 2026. While the new vehicle market continues to face headwinds, the
Mar 12, 2026
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TSD Mobility and UVeye Collaborate to Bring Clarity and Confidence to Fleet Management

The partnership bolsters accuracy, transparency, and trust in vehicle rentals and dealership loaner programs, benefiting rental companies, dealerships, and most importantly, their customers
Mar 11, 2026
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The Visibility Gap: Why Transparency is the New Bedrock of Consumer Investor Confidence

For too long, the financial industry has operated under a veil of “risk compliance caution”—a conservative approach that prioritizes checking boxes over truly provocative leadership. But as the market evolves and risks become more sophi
Mar 11, 2026