TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%

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Driving Solutions

Deelr.io debuts AI-enhanced tools for recon and inventory management

Fred Fordin, a veteran of high-volume dealerships and automotive software innovation, is stepping into his next chapter as CEO of Deelr.io, co-leading the company with his son, Charles. Fordin joins us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions to explain how the firm aims to transform dealership inventory and recon management using AI-enhanced tools, offering dealers streamlined operations and actionable insights. Fordin comes from a multi-generational automotive family. His great-grandfather ran...

Deelr.io scales smarter with unified intelligence and AI

- February 23, 2026
Dealership profitability increasingly depends on speed, visibility, and execution across every department. Technology that unifies front- and back-end operations while reducing time-to-market now defines competitive advantage. On today’s episode of...

Why seamless omnichannel experiences now drive car buyer loyalty — Jeri Reichel | Cox Automotive

- February 9, 2026
Consumer expectations for buying vehicles online have reached a tipping point, pushing digital retailing from optional to essential. Joining Jim Fitzpatrick on this episode of Driving Solutions is Jeri Reichel,...

Kerri Wise on how Lotlinx combines AI and analytics to move cars faster

- January 30, 2026
Dealerships face mounting pressure to move inventory faster and maximize every sales opportunity in an increasingly competitive market. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Kerry Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at...

Blink AI CEO highlights AI’s role in streamlining dealer service

- January 30, 2026
As AI evolves, the question isn’t whether dealers should use it, but how to use it in a way that actually drives ROI, especially in fixed ops. Joining us on...

Cars Commerce study uncovers evolving dealer priorities for 2026 – Brian Kramer

- January 30, 2026
A new Dealer Pain Points Study from Cars Commerce illustrates that affordability, differentiation, and operational efficiency are emerging as the most prominent and consistent challenges for dealers navigating 2026. On this...

Surcharging gains momentum as dealers confront rising payment costs – Amberly Allen & Tom Priore | Priority DMS

- January 29, 2026
As operating costs rise and fixed operations take on greater importance, more dealerships are turning to credit card surcharging as a way to protect margins. Industry estimates suggest that roughly...

Boost margins by blending AI with human expertise — Tim Cox | CarNow

- January 29, 2026
Car dealers are entering a more competitive, margin-driven market in 2026, where relying on technology alone is not enough. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, CarNow Co-founder Tim Cox explains...

How Mia Labs is transforming customer communication

- January 29, 2026
As dealerships face increasing customer communication demands, Mia Labs offers an AI solution designed to automate BDC operations, answer calls, and improve efficiency while enhancing the customer experience. On today’s...

AutoTrust Dealer Alliance aims to ease dealer cost pressures through collective purchasing

- January 28, 2026
As franchise dealers face shrinking vehicle margins and rising operating costs, a new dealer-owned cooperative is positioning itself as a tool to help level the playing field. AutoTrust Dealer Alliance, founded...