Resources

In this quarter’s Quick Takes, Bethany Johnson, Director of Business Development for vAuto, joins Lance Helgeson, Director of Business Intelligence, to break down what’s happening in the new- and used-vehicle markets. She covers the headlines from new-vehicle pricing and incentives to the fuel-economy shift reshaping depreciation, and why used-vehicle acquisition is where dealers win or lose […]

Automated merchandising is changing how dealers get inventory digitally frontline-ready. In the latest Up to Speed, Patrick Janes explores how AI can reduce repetitive merchandising tasks, enhance vehicle descriptions and photos, prioritize relevant offers and give dealership teams more time to focus on customers and other high-value work. He shares how one marketing director is […]

As affordability concerns shape almost every conversation on the showroom floor, dealers must ensure they have vehicles in stock that match customers’ budget-minded buying power. In this Q3 2026 Live Market View, Derek Hansen of Cox Automotive and Mike Colacchio of Fullpath outline a new AI-driven vehicle acquisition workflow that helps dealers acquire the inventory […]

Vehicle merchandising can consume hours each day, yet incomplete photos, missing equipment and overlooked vehicle history can still cost dealerships shopper attention. In this Car Dealership Guy Industry Spotlight, Sam D’Arc talks with Shawn Dennis, marketing director at Ron Marhofer Auto Family, and Patrick Janes, AVP of Inventory Solutions at vAuto, about how AI and […]