TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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NDTC powered by CHAMP, digital titling

State-backed digital titling targets one of dealerships’ biggest operational bottlenecks – Bryan Calloway | NDTC powered by CHAMP

- January 20, 2026
Vehicle titling remains one of the most time-consuming and risk-intensive processes in automotive retail, particularly as dealerships handle more online sales and out-of-state transactions. While much of the car-buying process...
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PureCars

How PureCars leverages AI and clean data to drive dealership service, traffic, and profitability

- January 20, 2026
On the latest episode of Driving Solutions, PureCars executives Lauren Donalson, CEO, and Jason Wiley, President and Chief Revenue Officer, outline how dealerships can leverage AI and clean data to...
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Joel Kansanback explains how training, culture, and transparency drive F&I performance and fixed-ops growth in modern dealerships.

Drive F&I efficiency with AI and disciplined training

- January 20, 2026
Training, not technology or tactics, continues to separate high-performing dealerships from the rest as retail automotive faces mounting pressure around transparency, compliance, and talent retention. As digital tools accelerate change,...
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AI

Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool

- January 20, 2026
The promise of AI is massive: personalized marketing, accurate inventory forecasts, and hyper-efficient service retention. But here’s the secret: the vast majority of AI investments fail not because the software...
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Carmi Automotive

Carmi Automotive acquires Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Illinois

- January 19, 2026
Carmi Automotive has acquired Jansen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Carmi, Illinois from Jansen Auto Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and resulted in the dealership being rebranded as Carmi Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram. Tim...
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Trump considers new tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, pressuring European automakers and transatlantic auto trade.

Trump signals potential tariffs on NATO allies tied to Greenland negotiations

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Trump plans new tariffs on NATO allies unless they agree to a Greenland deal. European automakers exporting to the U.S. could face sharply higher costs. The move...
Global Industry News Articles
Canada will allow limited Chinese EV imports at reduced tariffs, drawing pushback from automakers, unions, and provincial leaders.

Canada to allow Chinese EVs under limited import quota

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a reduced 6.1% tariff. Federal leaders say the deal could support affordability and future domestic production. Automakers,...
EVs & Technology Articles
Used-vehicle sales rose in December, defying seasonal trends, as inventory stayed tight and Cox Automotive forecasts modest cooling in 2026.

Used-vehicle market posts late-year gains as inventory stays tight

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Retail used-vehicle sales increased year over year and month over month in December, an uncommon seasonal result. Inventory remains constrained at 49 days’ supply, with limited availability...
Data & Analytics Articles
Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
Mergers & Acquisitions Publishing Partners

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