Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight
Marketing inside dealerships is getting more complex, and the people running it are struggling to keep up. Some dealers are spending up to $100,000 a month on marketing with little...
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Transparency trouble: How top dealers win trust from the start
The automotive retail industry is facing a transparency tipping point. Today's car buyers are better informed than any previous generation, and they are losing patience with dealerships that still rely...
3 recommendations for modern automotive marketers
For decades, automotive advertising has operated within a familiar structure: National campaigns led by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), regional marketing managed by dealer associations, and hyper-local promotions executed by individual dealerships. This framework, known as tier 1, tier...
U.S. News announces the 2026 best hybrid and electric cars
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards. Despite the end of EV...
NHTSA launches Pathways to Safer Streets initiative to curb U.S. traffic fatalities
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Increased enforcement of speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt use could influence customer driving behavior and liability considerations.
Expansion of safety tech and telematics may accelerate consumer...
How NADA’s education escalator is helping dealers build better teams in 2026
Dealers looking to stay competitive in today's rapidly shifting automotive landscape have one thing in common: they are investing in their people. That is the message from Camron Wilson, Vice...
How resilient is your dealership team, really?
According to Dave Anderson, Founder of LearnToLead and leadership expert, resiliency is not just a personal trait; it’s a cultural one.
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership's 21-traits of building...
The auto industry’s regulatory chaos just escalated – Michigan steps in
The auto industry doesn’t run on politics—but it’s increasingly being driven by it. And the latest legal battle over emissions rules is a perfect example of how Washington’s back-and-forth is...
Kody Holdings sells 12-store Southern Maryland portfolio to Brandon Steven Motors
Wichita, Kansas-based Brandon Steven Motors has acquired a 12-dealership portfolio in Southern Maryland from Kody Holdings, marking the group's first entry into the East Coast market. The stores span Upper...
How fullthrottle.ai is improving agency performance with automotive-specific DSPs
As competition intensifies in automotive retail, agencies are rethinking how they approach media buying and client retention. Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of fullthrottle.ai, says agencies that move beyond general-purpose demand-side platforms...
