TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%
TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%
TSLA342.2702.31%
GM86.7700.38%
F14.3650.475%
RIVN15.360-0.46%
CYD45.240-0.32%
HMC31.5800.38%
TM191.1102.4%
CVNA75.6201.92%
PAG219.8501.18%
LAD377.550-1.10999%
AN209.4101%
GPI263.9500.94001%
ABG210.6600.08%
SAH80.8301.59%


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Amazon Autos targets European growth as regulatory and market barriers loom

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The way people shop for vehicles has changed significantly and marketing needs to change with it. Today’s car buyers don’t start their journey on just one website or fill out one...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming automotive retail. From pricing optimization and inventory management to customer engagement and back-office automation, AI promises faster operations, lower costs, and improved profitability. But for...
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Why data infrastructure is becoming the foundation of AI success in automotive retail 

Why data infrastructure is becoming the foundation of AI success in automotive retail 

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As technology evolves, so do challenges. For dealers trying to make sense of it all, having the right strategy in place is just as important as the technology itself. Joining...
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Sourcing the right used car inventory remains a major challenge for dealers. OPENLANE is a digital wholesale marketplace built to address that directly. The platform gets dealers to the right...
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How an AI sales agent drove 13% conversion for a major EV brand

How an AI sales agent drove 13% conversion for a major EV brand

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Every automotive website has the same problem. Thousands of visitors browse, and fewer than 3% ever take action. For EV brands, the problem is worse. Buyers carry anxieties that a...
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Amazon Autos expands to six brands,

Amazon Autos expands to six brands, reshaping online car buying

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On the Dash: Digital retail is accelerating, but dealers remain essential for fulfillment and compliance. Operational discipline is critical to avoid conflicts between online and showroom sales. Advertising and lead...
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Driving efficiency: Why the automotive industry is trading paper checks for digital payouts

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The automotive industry is rethinking how it moves money. For decades, paper checks have been the default for payouts including customer rebates, lease refunds, and insurance settlements. But as more...
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