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Automotive Tariffs: How Dealers Can Optimize Inventory and Profit

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, tariffs have emerged as a significant disruptor, influencing both new and used car markets. As we navigate these turbulent times, understanding the key factors that affect inventory availability and profitability is crucial for dealers. This article delves into the complexities of automotive tariffs and their effects on new and used […]

Goal-Minded: How McGrath’s is Meeting its 10 Percent Growth Objective

Pointers to Determine the “Right Money” with Every Appraisal

In this vAuto podcast, Patrick Janes and Micah Tindor discuss common appraisal process variances and customer disconnects that can result in missed opportunities to acquire a vehicle or appraisers putting the wrong money on the right car. They detail appraisal process steps where the “right” money often goes wrong. Plus, they share how dealers can […]

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How vAuto Helps Dealers Navigate the New Landscape of Used Vehicle Sourcing

If there’s one thing that’s top of mind for almost every dealer, it’s the pressure they face and feel around used vehicle sourcing. Every dealer’s aware that, thanks to the disruption the COVID-19 pandemic created for new vehicle production in recent years, the supply of available used vehicles is constrained. Further, retail demand for used […]

A Sneak Preview of Dale Pollak’s New Book, Invested

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto founder and Cox Automotive Executive Vice President, Dale Pollak shares a sneak peek of his new book, Invested: The New Science, Strategy and System of Used Vehicle Investment Management. Pollak shares: Why he believes market conditions now require dealers to adopt investment management principles to contend with higher vehicle costs […]

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Live Market View Q1 2025 | A Look at the Road Ahead from NADA 2025

In this Q1 2025 edition of Live Market View, vAuto founder and Cox Automotive executive vice president Dale Pollak joins Derek Hansen at NADA 2025 to discuss market conditions dealers will face as the year unfolds. Dealership profitability and the need to acquire inventory—and provide greater transparency to win more vehicles from customers—top the list […]

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Doing Business the Way Today’s Customers Prefer

With customer expectations evolving and technology advancing faster than they have in the past, dealerships face a pivotal moment to reimagine they do business to better engage buyers the way they prefer. This blog explores how dealers can build stronger connections with customers to sell more vehicles and deliver better experiences that seed future business. […]

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The Power of Precision: Why Your Appraisal Accuracy Matters More Than Ever | vAuto

For automotive dealerships, appraisals are more than a routine step in acquiring inventory. They are a pivotal touchpoint that directly drives your potential profitability for a vehicle, your operational efficiency and customer trust. Yet, the industry faces a common challenge—too often, appraisals remain inconsistent, subjective, and detached from measurable strategy. It’s like every appraiser does […]

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How Hello Auto Group Uses Conquest to Optimize Car Ordering & Pricing

When Chris Morris, VP of Operations for Hello Auto Group , moved from Minneapolis to southern California, he knew he needed help getting his new car ordering pricing right. After talking with his vAuto Performance Manager, Chris found Conquest had all the market data he was looking for. Chris uses Conquest to see which trim colors are selling […]

Raising Rooftop Results to Optimize your Dealer Group’s Performance

Discover research-based best practices for performance and process improvements in automotive dealer groups! Learn how to align decision-making at individual rooftops with your group’s strategic objectives. Optimize your ROI on used-vehicle investments and see how new technology can help identify and correct decision-making deficiencies.