The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to show continued growth, driven by consumer demand for environmentally friendly transportation options and supported by government incentives. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, used EV sales have surged by 62.6% compared to the previous year, making them a highly sought-after commodity for auto dealers looking to bolster their inventory¹.

EV share of the total light-vehicle market reached 9.9% in December 2024, a…

On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a comprehensive report examining the applications, benefits, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector. This report expands on the Treasury's previous research, including its March 2024 analysis of AI-related cybersecurity risks, and incorporates insights from over 100 stakeholders who responded to the June 2024 Request for Information (RFI). By delving into emerging trends, challenges,…

Transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 286^th dealership sold, 21^st franchise sold in the Northeast region and 37^th Toyota franchise sold since inception.

Sale of highest volume dealership in Greensburg, PA, underscores growing success of Pittsburgh market, where Toyota is the top volume…

ST. LOUIS - (February 18, 2025) – Protective Asset Protection, a leading provider of F&I programs and services, announced today its highly anticipated 2024 F&I Annual Update Report. The comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the current state of the automotive industry, focusing on F&I product trends and how dealers are maximizing F&I product options to continually address consumer affordability challenges.…

Monument, Co., February 5, 2025 - BotDoc.io, a leading provider of secure file transfer and identity verification solutions, today released the results of a comprehensive 2025 Auto Dealership Cybersecurity Survey. The findings reveal critical gaps in the industry's cybersecurity and data security preparedness, serving as a wake-up call for dealerships nationwide.

Data Protection Among Largest Gaps

The online survey, conducted in…

New Partnership Allows Recurrent Users to Effortlessly List Their Electric Vehicles for Private Sale on PrivateAuto’s Secure Platform  

Alpine, Utah – (February 11, 2025) – PrivateAuto, the only end-to-end transactional marketplace for private-party vehicles, today announced its partnership with…

Car Pros Kia Glendale nation's #1 Kia dealership for the fifth consecutive year, MINI of Downtown Los Angeles #6 in the nation, Car Pros Honda El Monte #22; four dealerships certified for excellence by J.D. Power 

RENTON, WA – February 10, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales…

Great dealership leaders practice MBWA (Management by Wandering Around) and its benefits:



*Their Visibility Promotes Positive Culture

*Encourages Employee Engagement & Openness About Their Goals

*Builds Trust by Showing Servant Leadership

*Reinforces Company Values and Goals

*You Can Discover Your Company's Future Leaders…

Operating a car dealership involves managing a range of complex financial and tax-related responsibilities. From sales tax on vehicles to employee-related taxes, the tax environment can be tricky for dealership owners. However, with the right knowledge and strategies in place,…