Industry Trends

In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes discuss the challenges dealers face as rising pressure of expenses coupled with the diminishing grosses, continue to compress margins. Brian and Patrick advise dealers on how to navigate our currently robust used-car...

A new car can take the sting out of summer's end. With school only a few weeks away, new drivers and their parents are seriously considering a purchase, though they may have different opinions as to what that vehicle might look like. Not to worry....

 Attracting the top talent is always on every dealer’s mind, however as the workforce begins to change, so should recruiting strategies. On today’s show, we take a look at our recent conversation with Isabelle Helms, Vice President of research and marketing intelligence for Cox...

 Welcome to the Kerrigan Advisors Market Update with Bridget Fitzpatrick and Ryan Kerrigan, founder and managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. In July we see a significant increase in number, with the Kerrigan Index up over 35% Year-to-Date compared to the S&P Index which is...

It might not look quite like a Jetson's episode, but we've arrived in the future. And though we don't have flying cars on our lots just yet, there's a lot that can be done to take a traditional dealership into the modern age.  Evolving Consumers The...

Automotive manufacturing and retailing have changed dramatically over the last 5-10 years. Technology is advancing at a break-neck pace. Self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and changing mobility habits are paving the way to the new future of automotive manufacturing. Here’s a look at 7 of the...

 It’s no secret that the auto retail industry has traditionally been male-dominated, however, there are some key industry players looking to increase female presence in the dealership and beyond. To learn more about this important issue, we recently spoke to Kathy Gilbert, Director of...

What can auto dealers likely expect for the next five to ten years of the automotive industry? Well, looking at the data, two words come to mind: “more disruption.” This development is not a bad thing, as these trends provide dealers with more opportunities...

 It’s never a dull moment in the auto retail industry and so far this summer, there have been a lot of new developments to the stories we’ve been watching closely. To get an expert pulse on these events, we turn to Cody Lusk, President...

If you look into the history of the electric vehicle (EV), you are bound to see Wan Gang’s name somewhere. Known as China’s “father of electric cars,” Wan has revolutionized the EV market just within the past couple of decades. He turned China into...