TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%


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Oscar Platt, fixed ops, City Kia

How City Kia built a high-volume fixed ops operation through process and communication

- January 12, 2026
City Kia’s service department processes up to 180 repair orders daily, offers same-day appointments, and generates more than $1 million in monthly fixed operations revenue. According to fixed ops director...
Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies Fixed-Ops

Weekly roundup: Lexus caps record year, Nissan tweaks dealer incentives, Ford hits best US sales since 2019

- January 10, 2026
ICYMI: Lexus closes out a record year in the US. Nissan revises Nissan One program amid dealer backlash. Ford posts best sales since 2019, with US vehicle sales rose 6%...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.

Used vehicle prices stabilize as Manheim index 2025 on steady footing

- January 9, 2026
On the Dash: Wholesale used vehicle prices ended December stable, aligning closely with historical seasonal norms. Demand indicators remained healthy despite affordability pressures and typical year-end slowing. EVs and...
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Bosch

Bosch to invest nearly $3 billion in AI to boost productivity and new vehicle technology.

- January 9, 2026
On the Dash: Bosch plans to invest nearly $3 billion in AI by 2027 to improve productivity and power new technologies. The company is expanding AI-driven driver-assist systems and partnerships...
EVs & Technology Articles
manufacturers

Auto shoppers want product details, not branding, on manufacturer websites, J.D. Power finds

- January 8, 2026
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manufacturer websites play a critical role for shoppers at all stages of the decision-making process during the new-vehicle shopping journey, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Manufacturer...
Press Releases Articles
BMW iX3, CES 2026

BMW, Mercedes spotlight AI-driven vehicle tech at CES 2026

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: BMW and Mercedes used CES to highlight AI-driven assistants, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle strategies. BMW plans to roll out a generative AI personal assistant using Amazon Alexa+...
EVs & Technology Articles
The U.S. NHTSA announced it is upgrading its investigation into 129,222 Ford vehicles equipped with the BlueCruise hands-free driving system

Ford targets Level 3 eyes-off driving by 2028 with new EV platform

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: Ford plans to launch Level 3 eyes-off driving on highways by 2028, debuting on a new EV platform. The technology will be offered as a paid feature,...
EVs & Technology Articles
leadership

How strong leadership habits drive positive performance in today’s dealerships – Travis Dalrymple | Leadership Coach

- January 8, 2026
Leading a team is not easy and can sometimes feel impossible. On today’s episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Travis Dalrymple, leadership coach, speaker, and author of the book...
Tips & Training CBT Now
service marketing

AI and CDPs: The new frontier in dealership service marketing

- January 8, 2026
Service marketing has always been a tough area for dealerships. When customer information is outdated, systems don’t talk to each other, and marketing lists aren’t accurate, it becomes almost impossible...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
ReynoldsReynolds’ annual Bike Build brings holiday cheer to hundreds of families

Reynolds’ annual Bike Build brings holiday cheer to hundreds of families

- January 7, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio, January 6, 2026 - Reynolds and Reynolds recently held its annual Bike Build events at its offices in Dayton, Ohio; Houston, Texas; and College Station, Texas. This tradition...
Press Releases Articles


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