TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%


Digital Retailing

Why AI + analytics is the real winning formula for dealership websites

Why AI + analytics is the real winning formula for dealership websites

- August 31, 2026
There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the retail automotive industry by promising to streamline operations and elevate the digital customer experience. However, as dealers eagerly embrace...
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The next phase of digital retail is connection

The next phase of digital retail is connection

- August 19, 2026
Digital retail has grown up. Now dealerships need to better connect the journey. Automotive retail has changed significantly over the past several years, but the biggest shift may not be where...
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How one dealer uses social media to generate 1,000 leads a month

How one dealer uses social media to generate 1,000 leads a month

- August 17, 2026
While many automotive leaders still view social media as little more than a digital billboard to post inventory, Matt Hogan sees it as the modern engine of dealership operations. As the...
Digital Retailing Inside Automotive
The rise of the 'advisor' dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

The rise of the ‘advisor’ dealer: Driving profitability through budget transparency

- August 4, 2026
The auto industry has long defined affordability through familiar metrics: vehicle price, interest rate and monthly payments. While those factors remain important, they no longer tell the full story of...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
The operational bottleneck most don't measure

The operational bottleneck most don’t measure

- June 12, 2026
Dealerships track performance closely: gross, inventory turn, recon time, staffing. What’s less visible is how payoffs move from request to completion. It’s a routine part of every deal, but unlike...
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Amazon Autos targets European growth as regulatory and market barriers loom

Amazon Autos targets European growth as regulatory and market barriers loom

- June 9, 2026
On the Dash: Amazon is evaluating a European expansion of Amazon Autos following its U.S. launch with Hyundai and other brands. Europe's stricter data regulations and agency-sales models could require...
Digital Retailing Articles
Modern marketing isn't about more tools, It's about a seamless experience

Modern marketing isn’t about more tools, It’s about a seamless experience

- June 3, 2026
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...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
AI is only as good as the infrastructure beneath it: Preparing dealerships for the next wave of automation

AI is only as good as the infrastructure beneath it: Preparing dealerships for the next wave of automation

- May 14, 2026
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...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
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 

- May 11, 2026
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...
Driving Solutions Digital Retailing
OPENLANE's Justin Zane on how digital wholesale, off-lease inventory, and AI tools are helping dealers source smarter.

The sourcing solution: How OPENLANE helps dealers find the right cars faster

- May 6, 2026
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...
Driving Solutions Digital Retailing


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