The newly launched vAuto Test Drive is a digital platform designed to give dealers an opportunity to preview, test and contribute to the development of new and largely AI-powered inventory management tools. +
A new, autonomous, CRM-embedded Virtual Contact Assistant is the first in a “landmark” series of new and upcoming features from VinSolutions. +
The authors of CDK’s 2026 Dealership Workforce Study report a wide disparity in job satisfaction levels between green peas and retail veterans. +
Cox Automotive’s Tessa Nadik offers a multipoint strategy dealers can use to catch up to and keep pace with AI-equipped car shoppers, including adjustments to inventory data, dealership information and website content. +
Sofia V2 is backed by Drivee AI’s new ATLAS intelligence engine, adding real-time context and actionable recommendations for dealership staff. +
Luke Ramseth of The Detroit News reports Carvana’s seven recently acquired Stellantis dealerships have sold new vehicles to customers in 37 states. +
The latest edition of Hrizn Content OS uses inventory data and new features to improve AI search visibility as well as accuracy, functionality and reporting. +
Edmunds analysts say the average cost to buy a 3-year-old unit now stands at $32,461 as shoppers face a “fundamentally repriced” market. +
Kelley Blue Book’s latest report finds seasonal trends and underwhelming incentives pushed July’s average new vehicle transaction price to $49,855. +
Cox Automotive’s new AI in Auto Retail Tracker finds a rapidly growing gap between AI-equipped consumers and the dealers vying for their business. +
