For decades, the driver's license check at a dealership meant a photocopy dropped into a deal jacket or a salesperson snapping a photo on a personal phone. Most of the industry conversation about this process has focused on fraud, on the fake IDs slipping past the front desk. That conversation…
Every week I read another article predicting how AI will change the dealership workplace.While there is no doubt that AI can analyze data in seconds, write reports, summarize meetings, answer customer questions, and automate tasks that once consumed hours of our day.But amid all the excitement…
CULA partners with Credit Union of Georgia to bring the affordability of vehicle leasing to the credit union’s 36,000 members San Diego, CA – July 14, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions, today announced a partnership…
OEM executives expect dealership blue sky values to hold firm or rise, as 59% project AI will increase future dealership profits and more anticipate a network of fewer,…
AIADA Welcomes Protective Asset Protection as Official Vehicle Service Contract SponsorSponsorship Delivers Expanded F&I Solutions to America’s International Nameplate Dealers July 8, 2026 (KIRKLAND, WA) The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced a new…
Even a small amount of alcohol can seem harmless, but it’s not a good reason to get behind the wheel. It can still affect judgment, reaction time, and awareness. Therefore, over the years, authorities have responded with stricter penalties in their effort to reduce impaired driving. Still, the…
After interviewing hundreds of candidates throughout my career, I've learned one important lesson:Resumes tell you where someone has been. Conversations tell you where they're capable of going.Instead of spending 45 minutes verifying a résumé, I've spent that time discovering the person.I always…
Sale of Paramount Automotive’s premier luxury, North-Carolina-based platform, including eight total franchises in Charlotte and Greensboro, is one of the marquee luxury…
The automotive industry has invested heavily in technology, facilities, and processes. Yet one of the greatest opportunities to differentiate ourselves isn't found in a CRM or a showroom renovation. It's hospitality or what I have always referred to as the “Wow Factor.” In “Unreasonable…
For years, automotive retail has approached digital advertising as a volume game. The prevailing assumption has been that more traffic, more impressions and more leads naturally translate into more sales.However, as inventory costs rise, margins tighten and consumer demand fluctuates across…