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%


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The New Frontier: A Technology Guided Sales Experience

- February 6, 2025
Over the past decade, dealers have invested significantly in technology to support and strengthen their sales process. Digital retailing in particular has grown in popularity. According to a Dealer survey,...
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Best Practices To Ensure Retailers are Securing Consumer Information in the Digital Deal Jacket

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In today’s digital age, the automotive industry has embraced many technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Among these, the digitalization of Deal Jackets – the comprehensive records...
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To redefine how dealerships interact with customers and manage their marketing operations, PureCars has unveiled RylieAI.

PureCars Introduces RylieAI: The Future of Automotive Advertising Technology 

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To redefine how dealerships interact with customers and manage their marketing operations, PureCars has unveiled RylieAI. This cutting-edge platform combines advanced AI technology with PureCars’ proprietary data tools to help...
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The goal of the DOGE is to cut through the red tape, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and eliminate wasteful spending.

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Everyone likes the idea of efficiency, so much so that the new presidential administration plans to create a department focused entirely on this effort. The goal of the Department of...
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Technology & data were the “new oil” to propel the market and provide opportunities for growth to companies that could harness its capability

AI: The Difference is in the Data

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Barb Edson, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CDK Global, shares insights on what’s ahead for the industry

CDK reveals AI and data-driven innovations ahead of NADA 2025

- January 24, 2025
CDK has been at the forefront of innovation and technology, and this year is no different. Joining us on today’s episode of Driving Solutions is Barb Edson, Executive Vice President...
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PureCars CEO Aaron Sheeks highlights AI innovations and 2025 dealership solutions

- January 22, 2025
In this episode of Driving Solutions, Aaron Sheeks, Chief Executive Officer of PureCars, discusses the company’s achievements in 2024, the challenges dealerships face, and how PureCars’ cutting-edge solutions, including their...
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Today's Driving Solutions, AJ McGowan, Co-Founder of AutoVision, reveals how their innovative platform is redefining inventory management,

AutoVision’s AJ McGowan unveils AI-powered innovations set to transform dealership operations

- January 22, 2025
In an industry driven by data and rapid technological advancements, having the right tools can transform dealership operations. In today’s episode of Driving Solutions, AJ McGowan, Co-Founder of AutoVision, reveals...
Driving Solutions Publishing Partners
On this edition of Driving Solutions, we welcome Matt Weiss, Vice President of Market Analytics Product Strategy at S&P Global Mobility.

How S&P Global Mobility’s Market Impact tool empowers dealers to navigate a dynamic market – Matt Weiss

- January 21, 2025
On this edition of Driving Solutions, we welcome Matt Weiss, Vice President of Market Analytics Product Strategy at S&P Global Mobility. As the automotive industry gears up for an exciting...
Featured Driving Solutions
Joining is Ken Hill, Managing Director at 700Credit, to share his perspective on how dealers ensure compliance

How dealers can leverage credit tools to stay compliant and enhance the customer experience– Ken Hill | 700Credit

- January 21, 2025
In today’s automotive market, credit management and compliance have become crucial for dealership success. Joining us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions, Ken Hill, Managing Director at 700Credit, shares...
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