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Conference & Expo: October 14 -15, 2025
DealerPoint: April 9-11, 2025

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The Power of Words: Enhancing Customer Communication in Car Dealerships

Communication is the currency of trust in any business, but especially in car dealerships, where the quality of interactions can directly influence a customer’s purchase decision. Customers expect honesty and clarity in both face-to-face engage
Apr 18, 2025

Used Car Prices Continue to Rise As Sales Increase

The average price of a used car rose $100 in March according to CARFAX’s Used Car Index. This comes as a combination of seasonal trends and incoming tariffs drove sales to more than double what they were a year ago. “We expect this surge in car p
Apr 18, 2025

Mastering Streaming Ads: Key Trends and Practical Tips for Dealerships

As streaming services grow, more car dealerships are tapping into this underutilized ad channel. But to maximize ROI, they must first nail the basics. Here’s how dealerships can use streaming ads to boost sales and brand awareness. Start with the F
Apr 17, 2025

Ford Considering Raising Prices, VW Holding Steady Till June: 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
Apr 17, 2025

Scenes from DealerPoint 2025

DealerPoint returned to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL on April 9-11 and hosted dealership attendees and vendors for a VIP networking experience. Attendees were treated to 1:1 private meetings and boardroom presentations to hel
Apr 17, 2025

Tom Gill Buick GMC, Hastings Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Golling Automotive Group: Dealership Deals

Tom Gill Acquires Buick GMC Dealership in Ohio Fiehrer Buick GMC in Hamilton, OH, has been sold to Tom Gill in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services. Fiehrer Buick GMC has been serving the community since 1932. Performance’s Mark Shacke
Apr 17, 2025

Auto Tariffs Shake U.S. Car Market as Major OEM’s Halt Shipments

The automotive industry is facing major disruption after the U.S. introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts. While the goal of the policy is to boost domestic manufacturing in the long run, the immediate effects have been swift and wi
Apr 16, 2025

Auto Lender Fraud Loss Exposure Estimated at Record High

Auto lenders may face an increased risk of fraud in 2025. According to Point Predictive’s Auto Lending Fraud Trends Report there was an estimated $9.2 billion in fraud loss exposure in 2024, the highest amount ever measured. This estimation represe
Apr 16, 2025

Rethinking the Money: Smarter Vehicle Appraisals

As used vehicle margins tighten, the spotlight is squarely on appraisals. Getting the money right at this stage has never been more important—or possible thanks to the data-rich environment dealers now operate in. Dealership leaders have long sough
Apr 15, 2025