AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers
Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel, says the FTC's pricing transparency push is far from over, and dealers who assumed regulatory pressure lifted with the 2025 rule vacatur are...
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AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book pause Good/Great price badging amid FTC scrutiny
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Cox Automotive paused Good and Great price badges on Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book.
The FTC warned 97 dealer groups in March that advertised prices must include...
Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs
As automakers continue investing heavily in electrification, consumers remain hesitant to fully embrace battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor at Forbes, said...
Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people shop for their next vehicle and that's having a big impact on how dealerships do their marketing. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is rewriting...
What the FTC’s warning letters mean for car dealers and their social media teams
For years, dealership social media teams have treated vehicle posts like digital window stickers with a little extra sparkle: “Only $399/month,” “Huge savings TODAY ONLY,” “This one won’t last,” “$5,000...
Why inventory, service, and sales can’t operate as separate experiences anymore
For decades, dealerships have been organized around departments. Sales focused on inventory and deals. Service focused on repair orders and retention. Marketing worked within its own systems to drive traffic...
2027 Lexus TZ brings three-row luxury and electric performance to the Lexus lineup
Lexus is finally entering the three-row all-electric SUV market, and the new 2027 Lexus TZ is designed to make a statement. During our interview with Alex Man from Lexus Marketing,...
Stellantis, JLR explore U.S. vehicle development partnership
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The automakers are increasingly localizing production to reduce tariff exposure and protect pricing competitiveness.
Stellantis continues expanding partnerships to accelerate EV, software and manufacturing development.
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MADA’s NextGen Committee prepares the next wave of Missouri’s automotive leaders
The retail automotive industry faces challenges on nearly every front. Electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), tightening federal regulation, and a new-car affordability crisis are reshaping the business from the ground...
2026 Lexus ES expands the luxury sedan formula with hybrid and EV power
The Lexus ES has always been about comfort, quiet luxury, and reliability, but for 2026, Lexus is taking its best-selling luxury sedan in a completely different direction. During an interview...
