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Anna Wallace, Director of Partnership Enablement at Covideo and Jessica Hammonds, Sr, Product Marketer at CDK will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2026! The 20-minute talk is titled “Stop Checking the Bo

Why dealerships should consider preservation before replacement becomes necessary

Millions of Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance as Back-to-School Driving Begins

LEESBURG, Va. – Aug. 25, 2026 – The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation and ASE Connects are pleased to announce a new partnership focused on helping California dealerships build lasting relationships with the schools and st

The modern car dealership is one of the most technology-driven retail environments in the world. Customers can search thousands of vehicles online, compare specifications instantly, complete finance applications digitally and receive automated commun

A clear mobile customer path can reveal more useful priorities than another traffic campaign.

Solera’s Ellen Braaf, Vice President of Account Management, Dealer Solutions, Jenna Smith, Vice President, Sales and Operations, and Scott Knupfer, Vice President of Sales, Dealer Solutions, will be hosting two insightful sessions at Digital De

Key Takeaways: Dealership buy-sell activity climbed 14.3% year-to-date in 2026, with luxury franchise acquisitions surging 37.7%, even as average blue sky values dipped to $18.2 million from $19.0 million in 2025. Average dealership profits held at $

The automotive industry got some welcome news in the second quarter of 2026. New vehicle sales rebounded 14% after a sluggish start to the year. Inventory tightened modestly, and several new model launches helped bring shoppers back into the market.