FTC Sends a Clear Message to Dealerships on Pricing Transparency

FTC Sends a Clear Message to Dealerships on Pricing Transparency For years, pricing strategy has been one of the most debated topics in automotive retail. Dealers have balanced competitive advertising with the realities of fees, add ons, and financing structures. That balancing act is now under intense scrutiny. Regulators are sending a very clear message […]

The Silent Threat in Your Showroom: Why Auto Fraud Is Becoming Every Dealer’s Problem

The Silent Threat in Your Showroom: Why Auto Fraud Is Becoming Every Dealer’s Problem Walk into any dealership today and ask what the biggest threat to profitability is. Most will point to inventory challenges, rising interest rates, or shrinking margins. Very few will say fraud.That is the problem. Because fraud is no longer a rare […]

Inventory Levels Are Rising Across the Automotive Market

Inventory Levels Are Rising Across the Automotive Market As the automotive market moves into the spring selling season, new vehicle inventory across the United States has climbed above three million units. For dealerships, inventory levels remain a critical indicator of market conditions, pricing power, and sales momentum. Days Supply Is Increasing Although overall inventory levels […]

Why Vehicle Recalls Represent One of the Largest Service Opportunities in the Industry

Why Vehicle Recalls Represent One of the Largest Service Opportunities in the Industry Vehicle recalls are often viewed as regulatory obligations that manufacturers and dealerships must manage. In reality, they represent one of the most powerful service lane opportunities available to franchised dealerships. Over the past decade, recall activity has reached historic levels while millions […]