TSLA308.85010.52999%
GM88.400-1%
F14.880-0.4%
RIVN16.8300.5%
CYD48.3203.2%
HMC30.7200.04%
TM191.450-1.385%
CVNA61.430-4.89%
PAG220.610-2.83%
LAD405.030-22.45%
AN214.650-15.33%
GPI296.710-61.26%
ABG233.140-15.12%
SAH100.340-12.32%
TSLA308.85010.52999%
GM88.400-1%
F14.880-0.4%
RIVN16.8300.5%
CYD48.3203.2%
HMC30.7200.04%
TM191.450-1.385%
CVNA61.430-4.89%
PAG220.610-2.83%
LAD405.030-22.45%
AN214.650-15.33%
GPI296.710-61.26%
ABG233.140-15.12%
SAH100.340-12.32%
TSLA308.85010.52999%
GM88.400-1%
F14.880-0.4%
RIVN16.8300.5%
CYD48.3203.2%
HMC30.7200.04%
TM191.450-1.385%
CVNA61.430-4.89%
PAG220.610-2.83%
LAD405.030-22.45%
AN214.650-15.33%
GPI296.710-61.26%
ABG233.140-15.12%
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artificial intelligence

Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

Conversica launches Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for automotive retail

- July 27, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conversica today launched Ignite, an AI-native Revenue Activation Engine for dealers and dealer groups, and announced a majority recapitalization led by a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion...
Press Releases Articles
Podium - AI Lead Capture Playbook: How to Turn More Leads into Test Drives

AI Lead Capture Playbook: How to Turn More Leads into Test Drives

- July 24, 2026
80% of auto shoppers move on if you don’t reply within 5 minutes. Discover how top dealerships use AI to deliver instant responses, plug hidden coverage gaps, and book more...
Solutions Central
The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue

The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue

- July 16, 2026
While AI continues to reshape how many of us conduct business, not every AI solution is built with retail automotive in mind. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive...
EVs & Technology Inside Automotive
Hyundai workers strike over bonuses, robotics concerns amid stalled contract talks

Hyundai workers strike over bonuses, robotics concerns amid stalled contract talks

- July 13, 2026
On the Dash: Hyundai production disruptions could pressure inventory availability if the strike expands. Labor negotiations increasingly center on AI deployment and workforce protections, signaling a growing industry trend. Higher...
EVs & Technology Articles
CDK Driving Sales with Artificial Intelligence

AI-Powered CRMs Drive Higher Conversions and Faster Sales for Dealerships

- July 9, 2026
As customer expectations rise, traditional CRMs are falling behind — leaving dealers with slow responses, missed opportunities, and stretched Sales teams. This report reveals how AI-powered CRMs are boosting lead‑to‑close...
Solutions Central
Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

- July 7, 2026
With market dynamics vastly changing, dealership leaders are looking for new ways to stay competitive. Perry Watson IV, President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), joins us on the latest...
Industry Conferences CBT Now
Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

- June 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers after AI quality tools failed to deliver results. Ford's automated systems and 900 AI cameras missed defects that experienced engineers caught. The...
Industry News Articles
Podium

Podium’s Ross Tinkham urges dealers to adopt AI as speed-to-lead gaps widen 

- June 3, 2026
According to Ross Tinkham, Vice President of Automotive at Podium, dealerships face increasing pressure to respond more quickly and consistently to customer inquiries as lead volumes and market conditions continue...
Solutions Central
SEO is not enough. How GEO is rewriting the rules of automotive search

Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior

- June 1, 2026
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...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
Your next car just got more expensive, and AI is the reason why

Your next car just got more expensive, and AI is the reason why

- May 27, 2026
If you think car prices are already out of control, brace yourself. The next spike is coming, and it has nothing to do with supply chain excuses, dealer markups, or...
Daily Automotive News Articles


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