TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


2026 NADA Show

RouteOne Fusion

Strengthen your digital retail strategy with RouteOne Fusion

- January 28, 2026
As the automotive retail landscape evolves, dealerships face mounting pressure to deliver a seamless, modern buying experience that meets today’s consumer expectations.  At NADA 2026, the spotlight is on innovation, and...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
John Fitzpatrick Force Marketing

GM Canada taps Force Marketing to boost dealer retention – John Fitzpatrick

- January 27, 2026
Force Marketing secured a massive win in Canada. General Motors Canada has selected the automotive technology and marketing leader to support after-sales marketing for its dealerships, a substantial expansion of...
Automotive Marketing Inside Automotive
Gubagoo's Brad Title shares how Curator is performing in real-world dealership environments.

How Curator uses AI to boost dealer retention, sales – Brad Title | Gubagoo

- January 27, 2026
As dealers prepare for the 2026 NADA Show, Gubagoo founder and president Brad Title returns to CBT News to discuss how Curator, the industry’s first unified intelligence engine, is performing...
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Auto Hauler Exchange improves dealer transparency, prevents fraud, and ensures safe, efficient vehicle transportation nationwide.

Auto Hauler Exchange’s Royce Neubauer on solutions to combat vehicle transportation fraud

- January 27, 2026
Vehicle transportation remains one of the most operationally fragile points of automotive retail, with growing exposure to inefficiencies, cost opacity, and fraud. New data shows that without tighter controls and...
Industry News Driving Solutions
clean data, Jennifer Sanford,

Jennifer Sanford on how dealers can maximize profitability with clean data and AI

- January 27, 2026
Dealerships have more technology at their fingertips than ever before. But more doesn't always mean better. On today’s episode of Driving Solutions, we’re diving into why clean data, secure technology,...
EVs & Technology Driving Solutions
Greg Uland explains how Reynolds & Reynolds is using unified data and AI to streamline dealership operations and improve efficiency.

Greg Uland on how Reynolds & Reynolds is simplifying dealership workflows with AI

- January 26, 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to execution inside dealership operations, with a growing focus on making employees more effective while improving customer outcomes. On today's episode of  Driving Solutions, Greg...
Driving Solutions Featured
Eric Moen, reconditioning

How reconditioning efficiency drives used car profitability – Eric Moen | ReconVision

- January 26, 2026
Reconditioning might not always get the spotlight, but it does play a significant role in how much profit dealers ultimately keep. Joining us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions...
Driving Solutions Pre-Owned Sales & Remarketing
Toma’s AI platform helps dealers automate service calls, reduce missed opportunities, and improve CSI across fixed operations.

Blake Miranda on Toma’s role in recovering missed service revenue

- January 26, 2026
Service and fixed ops departments are leaving thousands of dollars on the table because customer calls continue to go unanswered. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Blake Miranda, head of...
Driving Solutions EVs & Technology
RouteOne helps dealers connect online and in-store retail to reduce friction, improve CSI, and meet evolving car buyer expectations.

Bridging the digital and in-store retail gap to meet modern consumer expectations — Amber Haseley | RouteOne

- January 23, 2026
Consumers are increasingly demanding more modern, convenient experiences that let them move through the car-buying journey at their own pace. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Amber Haseley, Director of...
Digital Retailing Driving Solutions
Todd Katcher, DDS

Digital Dealership Systems brings business intelligence to NADA 2026 – Todd Katcher | DDS

- January 22, 2026
From tracking performance to improving the customer experience, what’s on your screens matters. Joining us today’s episode of Driving Solutions is Todd Katcher, Chief Product Officer at Digital Dealership System...
EVs & Technology Driving Solutions


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