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Dealer Optimism Returns: 2025 Kerrigan Survey Signals Turning Point

After years of cautious forecasting and adjusting to post-pandemic realities, dealers have signaled a firm shift in sentiment…

Dealer News January 8
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AI in Automotive: How to Turn Your Dealership’s Phone System into a Revenue Engine

In an era of digital advertising, auto dealerships have become proficient at driving traffic to their digital front…

Leadership January 7

The $1,000 Car Payment is Becoming the New Normal: Edmunds

2025 was a year of intense pressure for new-car buyers with affordability issues driving up prices across the…

Dealer News January 7
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2026 Dealer Trends AEO AI Search Answer Engine Optimization Car Dealership SEO Dealer eProcess Generative Engine Optimization GEO Gino Cipperoni

What’s Next for AI Search in 2026? A Dealer’s Guide to What’s Coming and What to Do About It

Let me make a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, AI search won’t just be something forward-thinking…

Marketing January 6
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Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions

Strategic transaction strengthens Protective Asset Protection’s market leadership and expands dealer wealth solutions across multiple vehicle sectors

Press Releases January 6
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2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships

The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic…

Leadership January 5
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Used Car Market Ends 2025 with Mixed Signals

As the automotive industry closes the books on 2025, the used car market is in a bit of…

Dealer News January 5
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Local SEO Strategies Every Car Dealership Must Use

Car buying has always been a neighborhood-driven experience. When someone decides it’s time for a new vehicle, they’re…

Marketing January 2
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Showroom Visuals That Sell: Leveraging LED Displays for Vehicle Highlighting

In today’s competitive automotive market, every inch of a dealership showroom is premium real estate. With nearly 95%…

Marketing December 31