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Hybrids Keep Popular Car Prices Higher

Hybrids Keep Popular Car Prices Higher

The spike in transaction prices last month carries on into June.
3 Min Read•Jul 8•David Thomas
Clean C R M Data Is the Key to More Car Sales.

Clean CRM Data Is the Key to More Car Sales

Clean, connected CRM data helps dealerships improve targeting, reduce wasted spend, and convert more car buyers.
4 Min Read•Jul 7•Mary Guo
Financial Unease Hits Car Buyers in June

Financial Unease Hits Car Buyers in June

June is typically a down month when it comes to the Ease of Purchase score, but this year it seemed clear that finances were the sore spot.
3 Min Read•Jul 1•David Thomas
Dealership Software Guide. Systems, Features and How To Choose the Right Platform.

Dealership Software Guide: Systems, Features and How To Choose the Right Platform

This overview explains the types of software every dealership relies on to deliver the best customer experience.
8 Min Read•Jul 1•CDK Global
How Dealerships Win With 1 Price in a Digital Retail World.

How Dealerships Win With One Price in a Digital Retail World

One-price retailing helps dealerships build trust, ensure consistency and deliver faster, transparent buying experiences.
5 Min Read•Jun 24•Namu Keys
Service Expectations of Luxury versus Non Luxury Owners.

Service Expectations of Luxury vs. Non-Luxury Owners

Luxury and non-luxury owners differ in service expectations, loyalty and satisfaction.
4 Min Read•Jun 17•CDK Global
 The State of F and I at the Dealership twenty twenty six.

The State of F&I at the Dealership 2026

The key trends impacting one of the most vital parts of any dealership.
2 Min Read•Jun 15•CDK Global
Pricing Transparency’s Impact on Car Dealership Operations.

Pricing Transparency’s Impact on Car Dealership Operations

Increased scrutiny has led dealers to refocus on technology's role in retail.
5 Min Read•Jun 11•Namu Keys
Popular Car Prices Spike With Hybrid Sales

Popular Car Prices Spike With Hybrid Sales

Pain at the pump influenced buying habits and transaction prices in May.
4 Min Read•Jun 9•David Thomas
Was May the Beginning of a Steadier Buying Experience?

Was May the Beginning of a Steadier Buying Experience?

Moving through the fourth year of the Ease of Purchase Scorecard, we’ve tracked both steady movement over months as well as one-off monthly spikes here and there. May indeed seems to be the recovery of one of those spikes. April’s Ease of Purchase score of 81% was historically low and fell from a solid 88% in March. It seems May has bounced back with a respectable 87% but it’s unknown if this is the beginning of consistent performance or just another spike.
4 Min Read•Jun 1•David Thomas
Understanding the Three R's of Service Department Marketing

Understanding the Three R’s of Service Department Marketing

A clear framework for building loyalty, boosting profitability and strengthening your Service brand.
4 Min Read•May 28•CDK Global
A I versus Ava. What the Difference Means for Dealers and Developer Partners.

AI vs. AIVA: What the Difference Means for Dealers and Developer Partners

Artificial intelligence shows up in many conversations across automotive retail today. Dealers hear about it in pricing tools, service recommendations and customer...
3 Min Read•May 18•Emily Ghioto