TSLA428.70010.85%
GM78.8651.655%
F14.8151.145%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8201.16%
HMC26.5550.295%
TM189.510-0.15%
CVNA67.4303.04%
PAG164.2702.54%
LAD276.0451.515%
AN189.5603.13%
GPI324.4504.34%
ABG186.6901.31%
SAH77.5001.6%
TSLA428.70010.85%
GM78.8651.655%
F14.8151.145%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8201.16%
HMC26.5550.295%
TM189.510-0.15%
CVNA67.4303.04%
PAG164.2702.54%
LAD276.0451.515%
AN189.5603.13%
GPI324.4504.34%
ABG186.6901.31%
SAH77.5001.6%
TSLA428.70010.85%
GM78.8651.655%
F14.8151.145%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD56.8201.16%
HMC26.5550.295%
TM189.510-0.15%
CVNA67.4303.04%
PAG164.2702.54%
LAD276.0451.515%
AN189.5603.13%
GPI324.4504.34%
ABG186.6901.31%
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trust, loyalty

Trust is the new currency: Winning loyalty as the automotive industry evolves

- February 4, 2026
For decades, automotive retail followed a familiar rhythm. Consumers financed vehicles through dealerships, replaced them on predictable cycles, and returned to the dealership for service largely by default. That rhythm...
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Cox Automotive

AI-powered, people-driven, Cox Automotive showcases industry-leading capabilities and an unmatched breadth of technology at NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
Cox Automotive will highlight new retail, wholesale, EV and logistics solutions at NADA 2026,  reinforcing its role as the industry’s largest automotive services and technology provider.  Backed by unmatched data...
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JD Power Auto Summit

CBT News to cover J.D. Power Auto Summit 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: The 2026 J.D. Power Auto Summit will offer dealers data‑driven insights on pricing, EV trends, inventory and franchise performance at the NADA Show. OEM leaders from Toyota,...
Event Coverage Articles
Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

Kunes Auto Group acquires two Minnesota GMC dealerships

- February 3, 2026
Kunes Auto Group has completed the acquisition of two Minnesota dealerships from Jim Paul of Valley Automotive Group. The transaction closed in January 2026 and includes Valley GMC of Hastings...
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker Daily Automotive News
NADA 2026

Dealers weigh affordability and EV strategies ahead of NADA 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Elevated vehicle costs and affordability concerns are top priorities for dealerships heading into NADA 2026. Softening EV demand and a pivot toward used EVs and hybrids are...
Auto Industry Trends Articles
Cox Automotive, AI solutions

Cox Automotive centers NADA 2026 presence on AI-powered dealer solutions

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Cox Automotive is positioning AI as an embedded, practical tool to improve dealership efficiency, inventory decisions, and customer experience rather than a standalone add-on. The company is...
EVs & Technology Articles
EV inventory fell after tax credits expired, while hybrids and used EVs gained traction as consumers searched for affordable options.

Hybrids gain momentum as new EV inventory drops sharply

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: • New EV inventory dropped sharply after the federal tax credit expired, slowing sales momentum. • Used EVs gained demand due to lower prices and newer vehicle age. • Hybrids...
EVs & Technology Articles
Cherokee Mitsubishi

Inside Cherokee Mitsubishi’s customer-first strategy driving growth

- February 3, 2026
Cherokee Mitsubishi is taking a different approach to dealership growth by prioritizing customer retention, referrals, and employee engagement over traditional acquisition-heavy strategies. Joining us on today's episode of Inside Automotive,...
Customer Experience Inside Automotive
Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther discusses the shift in dealership compliance towards data governance, cybersecurity, and tech oversight.

The new compliance reality for dealerships in a data-first world — Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services

- February 3, 2026
Data security now defines dealership compliance, reshaping risk management across retail automotive operations. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, dealers face higher exposure tied to how consumer data is collected, stored, and...
Training Camp Management & Leadership

How digital titling is reshaping dealer operations, funding and fraud prevention

- February 3, 2026
Vehicle titling and registration has long been one of the most overlooked aspects of automotive retail — until something goes wrong, that is. Missing titles, delayed funding, expired temp tags...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners


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