As the auto-buyer journey becomes more fragmented, dealers need daily insight into lost leads

Urban Science - May 20, 2026

New research from Urban Science and The Harris Poll shows confidence in the role of the traditional car dealership model is on the rise. Each year, the 2026 Urban Science...

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

Bryan Calloway - 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

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3 recommendations for modern automotive marketers

Jason Goldberg - April 23, 2026

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...

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Turning macro trends and local market intelligence into sales success

Jason Jordhamo - March 19, 2026

In today’s competitive landscape, a seamless, data-informed sales cycle is essential for dealerships navigating rising affordability pressures, shifting fuel type demands, and tighter profit margins. Advanced analytics give dealers a clear advantage by revealing where...

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When missed calls means missed profits: The quiet threat to your bottom line

Cory Coler - March 9, 2026

Your service department is in constant motion. Vehicles are pulling in, technicians are running to get parts, and advisors are moving quickly across the drive. As one of the busiest...

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The service advisor evolution: What 2026 will demand from fixed ops leaders

Corey Smith - February 24, 2026

The automotive industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Technology continues to accelerate, customer expectations are rising, and dealership margins remain under pressure. In the middle of this change, one...

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Why 2026 must be the year of transparency in vehicle transportation

Royce Neubauer - February 17, 2026

For decades, lack of transparency has been treated as a fact of life in vehicle transportation. Shippers accepted limited visibility into who was moving their vehicles, the location of their...

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Car Wars return from NADA 2026 highlighting dealer insights, platform enhancements, and industry leadership

CBT News Editorial Team - February 16, 2026

Dallas, TX | February 16, 2026 – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone...

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The advantage cost-conscious dealers can’t ignore: The key takeaways from the 2026 NADA Show

Bryan Calloway - February 12, 2026

Each year at NADA, the automotive industry takes stock of how dealership operations continue to evolve. Dealers have embraced technology across nearly every part of the transaction—from digital retailing and...

Digital Retailing Publishing Partners

EyeQ Monitoring launches new automated cycle time offering for automotive dealers, powered by AI video monitoring

CBT News Editorial Team - February 12, 2026

LAS VEGAS — Feb. 2, 2026 — EyeQ Monitoring, a leading provider of AI-powered remote video monitoring and security intelligence solutions for businesses, today announced a new automated cycle time...

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As the auto-buyer journey becomes more fragmented, dealers need daily insight into lost leads

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

3 recommendations for modern automotive marketers

Turning macro trends and local market intelligence into sales success

When missed calls means missed profits: The quiet threat to your bottom line

The service advisor evolution: What 2026 will demand from fixed ops leaders

Why 2026 must be the year of transparency in vehicle transportation

Car Wars return from NADA 2026 highlighting dealer insights, platform enhancements, and industry leadership

The advantage cost-conscious dealers can’t ignore: The key takeaways from the 2026 NADA Show

EyeQ Monitoring launches new automated cycle time offering for automotive dealers, powered by AI video monitoring

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