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U.S. Dealers Forecast Stable Profits for 2026, Realigning Focus on Fixed Ops and Top Brands

As we enter 2026, dealers are adopting a stance of “optimistic realism.” According to the Year-End 2025 Dealer Direction Survey released by The Presidio Group, the industry is bracing for continued headwind around vehicle affordability wh
Feb 5, 2026
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TrueCar Names Impel Strategic AI Partner to Reinvent Car-Buying Experience

TrueCar, an automotive marketplace for new and used cars, has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Impel, a leader in automotive AI solutions. The agreement names Impel as the provider of AI technology for TrueCar, setting the stage f
Feb 4, 2026
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Selling Smarter: Why Your CRM Strategy Should Be Redefined for 2026

As we step into 2026, the market is shifting. Growth will no longer come from selling more cars. It will come from selling smarter. With new vehicle sales projected to decline and affordability pressures pushing shoppers down-market, every conversati
Feb 3, 2026
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Cox Automotive Unveils Accelerate My Deal Elite: The Only Complete Online Vehicle Buying Solution for Both Dealers, Car Buyers

As the only advanced digital retailing solution offering full online checkout for vehicle purchases, Accelerate My Deal Elite transforms the car-buying experience with integrated compliance and seamlessly fits into existing dealer workflows. With sec
Feb 3, 2026
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The Hidden Bottleneck Holding Dealerships Back — And How Smarter Service Fixes It

Service scheduling has quietly become one of the most influential systems inside a dealership. It no longer just fills appointment slots; it connects marketing intent, customer expectations, and operational reality. The way appointments are booked de
Feb 2, 2026
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CarGurus Marks 20 Years of Automotive Leadership with Next Chapter of AI-Powered Innovation

With the largest audience, inventory, and dealer network, CarGurus continues to redefine confidence in car buying and selling through cutting-edge technology
Feb 2, 2026
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TruVideo Launches AI-Powered ‘Video Quality Score’ to Standardize and Monetize Service Videos

TruVideo, a provider of communication technology for the transportation industry, has introduced the Video Quality Score (VQS), a new AI and machine learning model designed to standardize and measure the effectiveness of technician inspection videos.
Feb 2, 2026
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Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Dealership Documents, Turn Paper Chaos into Faster Deals, Fewer Mistakes and More Profit

Dealerships generate mountains of paperwork every day, yet critical data remains trapped in paper files or disconnected systems. Discover how modern document management and automation reduce risk, speed processes, and give dealerships greater control
Feb 1, 2026
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Used Car Prices Hit Potential Annual Low in January, According to CARFAX

The used car market kicked off 2026 by beginning to cool, as prices dropped across nearly every major vehicle segment. According to the latest data from the CARFAX Used Car Index, January saw significant price reductions nationally, signaling what co
Jan 30, 2026