TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%


Digital retail

Carvana partnered with Shaquille O’Neal to debut the world’s first AI-powered “Shaqbot,” a digital assistant making online car buying easier

Carvana teams up with Shaquille O’Neal to launch AI-powered ‘Shaqbot’

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Carvana partnered with Shaquille O’Neal to launch the AI-powered “Shaqbot,” embedding his voice and personality into its car-buying platform. The collaboration includes a campaign with national ads,...
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Colin Carrasquillo dives deep into his new platform, DriveSona, the platform that matches your genius. 

Colin Carrasquillo introduces AI-powered DriveSona to transform auto retail

- August 27, 2025
Car shopping can be overwhelming for consumers, but what if their next car found them? On the latest episode of CBT Now, Colin Carrasquillo, digital marketing partner at Nielsen Auto Group and the host of Marketing...
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The operational shift that’s defining today’s used-car winners

- July 17, 2025
After years of market volatility, the used-car segment is regaining its crown. Buyers, priced out of new vehicles, are returning to the used lot with urgency. Prices are stabilizing, inventory...
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April Simmons, Corporate Internet and Marketing Director at Horne Auto Group, outlines how dealers can ensure that every lead counts.

Why treating all leads the same is costing your dealership – April Simmons | Horne Auto Group

- June 19, 2025
You’re probably spending a large amount on marketing for your dealership, so what happens once a lead comes in? Are those opportunities being maximized or missed? Joining us on today's...
Featured Sales & Marketing
Payment processing isn’t often top of mind when dealership leaders think about profitability, but the wrong systems can chip away at margins.

Is your payment system undermining your dealership’s bottom line? Here’s how to regain control

- June 9, 2025
Payment processing isn’t often top of mind when auto dealership leaders think about profitability — but when left unchecked, the wrong payment systems can quietly chip away at margins.  Rising credit card...
Articles F&I

How Cox Automotive leverages CDPs and AI to strengthen dealer-connection – Jade Terreberry & Susan Blue

- June 3, 2025
Customer data platforms (CDPs) have officially crossed the threshold from industry jargon to critical dealership infrastructure, according to Cox Automotive executives Jade Terreberry and Susan Blue. During today’s episode of...
Featured Driving Solutions
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It’s time dealerships thought like fintechs: Lessons from the digital lending playbook

- April 15, 2025
The fintech revolution did not happen by accident. It came from a clear goal: to make complex financial transactions easier, faster, and more secure for consumers. Whether applying for a...
Articles Sales & Marketing
For the first time, Amazon is launching its Amazon Auto platform between the e-commerce giant and Hyundai dealers in 48 U.S. cities.

Amazon Auto steps into car sales with Hyundai, offers seamless buying experience

- December 11, 2024
For the first time, consumers can now purchase a car directly through Amazon, marking the e-commerce giant's first step into automotive retail. The new initiative, Amazon Auto, is launching with...
Headlines Articles
On today's episode of Marketing Matters, Colin Carrasquillo sheds light on an overlooked aspect of dealership management—your website

Why regular website audits are essential for dealership success – Colin Carrasquillo

- October 2, 2024
In this episode of Marketing Matters, Colin Carrasquillo, Digital Marketing Director at Nielsen Automotive Group, sheds light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of dealership management—your website. While many...
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This transformation has made life easier for both flyers and airlines, and it should be a model for all sorts of businesses.  

From paper to pixels: the new era of digital vehicle titles

- September 9, 2024
Remember the paper boarding pass? When commercial flight began a century ago, a plane ticket was a paper tag handwritten by an airport desk agent. After many innovations—boarding passes with...
Sales & Marketing Articles


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