Retail

Hackathon teaches dealers how to use AI tools

The Digitial Dealer Ultimate AI Hackathon is designed to help reduce the mystery of artificial intelligence and help dealerships think creatively about how to use it. Hackathon leader Brent Wees explains how it works.

Hackathon teaches dealers how to use AI tools

Service And Parts

Tech-savvy dealer blazes her own trail

Tech-savvy dealer blazes her own trail

Jeffrey Smail, Pennsylvania auto group co-owner, dies at 59

Jeffrey Smail, Pennsylvania auto group co-owner, dies at 59

AutoNation sells 8 dealerships for $156 million

AutoNation sells 8 dealerships for $156 million

Dealership Buy-Sell

Fred Beans Automotive buys three stores in Pennsylvania

Fred Beans Automotive buys three stores in Pennsylvania

First-time, small dealers struggle with floorplan loan approvals

First-time, small dealers struggle with floorplan loan approvals

Canada’s 401 Group expands to U.S. with purchase of Fort Myers Mitsubishi

Canada’s 401 Group expands to U.S. with purchase of Fort Myers Mitsubishi

Asbury sells lone Washington store to Findlay

AutoNation sells 8 dealerships for $156 million

Could AI software put a value on a car dealership? Some say yes

Finance & Insurance

Volkswagen sees a future for new-vehicle subscriptions

Volkswagen sees a future for new-vehicle subscriptions

Credit Acceptance Q3 net income up 11% amid record auto loan portfolio

Credit Acceptance Q3 net income up 11% amid record auto loan portfolio

Ahead of Fed Nov. decision, auto lenders say more rate cuts would help demand

Ahead of Fed Nov. decision, auto lenders say more rate cuts would help demand

F&I data: October new-vehicle interest rates on track to be down by 0.7 points, J.D. Power says

F&I tip: Potential signs of fraudulent buyers in auto deals

F&I data: Used EVs losing value faster than hybrids and gas-powered cars

Service & Parts

Tech-savvy dealer blazes her own trail

Tech-savvy dealer blazes her own trail

Taking steps toward efficiency

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Solving the service adviser turnover crisis

Solving the service adviser turnover crisis

1 Thing We’re Talking About: Petra forms three new partnerships

Overheard: Clear career path for entry-level technicians a must

How Scout plans to sell, service the Traveler SUV, Terra pickup

Used Cars

Accused Kentucky burglar tried his hand at used-vehicle sales

Accused Kentucky burglar tried his hand at used-vehicle sales

Daily 5 report for Oct. 24: Carvana 'just scratching the surface' with AI

Daily 5 report for Oct. 24: Carvana 'just scratching the surface' with AI

Used-vehicle power players Carvana, CarMax see AI uses in inspections, appraisals and more

Used-vehicle power players Carvana, CarMax see AI uses in inspections, appraisals and more

F&I data: Used EVs losing value faster than hybrids and gas-powered cars

Why a lot more used EVs are about to become eligible for a tax credit. Older ones are a mixed bag

Used EVs could be answer for consumers seeking affordability