For Michael Gaiter, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) does not mean handing dealership decisions over to a machine. It means giving GMs better tools to make those decisions. Gaiter,...
At the NAMAD convention at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, CBT News’ Jim Fitzpatrick sat down with NAMAD President Perry Watson IV and Chairman Ray Fregia...
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ATLANTA — August 31, 2026 — VinSolutions, the industry’s number one CRM trusted by thousands of dealerships nationwide, today announced a major wave of platform upgrades, built directly from what dealers have...
Clement Auto Group has acquired three dealerships in Mansfield, Ohio, from Mansfield Motor Group. The transaction closed August 26, 2026, and includes Honda, Nissan and Volvo franchises. The dealerships will...
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GM will invest C$144 million to add next-generation GMC Sierra heavy-duty truck production at its Oshawa, Ontario, plant.
The automaker pledged more than C$1 billion in Canadian...
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Dealers will need to stay ahead of software and connected-vehicle training as SDV technology becomes more common in future Honda and Nissan models.
Shared vehicle technology...
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A Fed hike would likely keep auto financing costs elevated for consumers.
Dealers could face additional challenges converting shoppers as monthly vehicle payments stay high.
Uncertainty...
There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the retail automotive industry by promising to streamline operations and elevate the digital customer experience. However, as dealers eagerly embrace...