John Sternal posted a blog post

How AI Is Reshaping Dealer Strategies Amid Affordability Challenges

As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, vehicle affordability continues today as a driving issue in the auto retail sector. High interest rates, lingering inflation, and constrained…See More
Jun 11
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Jun 4
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post

Trump Tariffs Introduce Headwinds, but Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market and Earnings Stay Strong in 2025

 Buy/sell activity declined 15% in Q1 2025, but rising dealer earnings…See More
May 19
John Sternal posted a blog post

From Margins to Mobility: Why Auto Dealers Must Rethink Fleet Service for the Connected and Electric Age

From Margins to Mobility: Why Auto Dealers Must Rethink Fleet Service for the Connected and Electric Age U.S. auto retailers have had a longstanding relationship with local commercial and business…See More
May 16
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May 12
Linda Snyder posted a blog post

Don’t Settle for Automatic Warranty Labor Rate Increases: A Smarter, More Profitable Alternative by Jordan Jankowski

As inflation continues to impact every corner of the retail automotive industry, many manufacturers continue to offer dealers CPI-based programs to automatically increase their warranty labor…See More
May 7
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May 7
John Sternal posted a blog post

LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI: How Machines Are Improving Dealer Retail Operations

LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI: How Machines Are Improving Dealer Retail OperationsAs dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25%…See More
May 5
Linda Snyder posted a blog post

SDADA Endorses Armatus Dealer Uplift as Endorsed Partner for Retail Warranty Reimbursement

HUNT VALLEY, MD, May 6, 2025 – Armatus Dealer Uplift, the industry leader in Retail Warranty Reimbursement submissions, today announced that the South Dakota Automobile Dealers Association (SDADA)…See More
May 5