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. +
Veteran enterprise technology leader and former SolarWinds president and CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna has agreed to take on the same role at CDK Global, where he will succeed the retiring Brian MacDonald. +
The proliferation of panoramic-style sunroofs coincides with a rise in recalls and rampant reports of spontaneous shattering and explosions. +
Honda of Martinsburg will open as planned Tuesday despite a lawsuit alleging the factory is engaged in a “fiat” to undermine a nearby Maryland dealer. +
Key benchmarks improved in the second quarter, but falling deal and product counts add further strain as dealers rely on F&I to offset front-end losses. +
Fletcher Jones Automotive Group adds to its divestiture of high-profile dealerships with the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek (Calif.) to Sonic Automotive. +
New and used car buyers borrowed more but secured lower interest rates in the second quarter as competitive monthly payments helped hybrids gain market share. +
Sofia V2 is backed by Drivee AI’s new ATLAS intelligence engine, adding real-time context and actionable recommendations for dealership staff. +
