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Modern Strategies to Combat Declining Profitability

Independent dealers are facing a slew of new challenges as they head into the second half of the year—tight inventory, shrinking margins, and affordability concerns that are reshaping how consumers shop. While used vehicle sales are forecasted to be up this year, compared to last year, the path to profitability is anything but straightforward. That’s […]

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From the Service Drive to the Sales Lot: Why Dealers Must Rethink Vehicle Sourcing Now

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years working at dealerships and with dealers across the country, it’s this: the best opportunities are often right under your nose. And right now, that opportunity is sitting in your service drive. At the recent Fixed OPS Roundtable, I had the chance to speak alongside Micah Tindor […]

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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 […]

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Mastering Rebates, Incentives Becomes a Top New Car Priority

Franchise dealers are now facing a significant challenge as the 25 percent tariffs on import vehicles and parts have taken effect. Cox Automotive estimates that the tariffs, which affect import vehicles making up 50 percent of the new vehicle market, have raised the average cost of new vehicles by several thousand dollars, depending on the […]

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How Predictive Data Science is Driving Used Car Management Innovation

“It’s like having the answers to the test before you take it.” That’s how some dealers now regard the art and science of used car inventory management. The comment reflects how AI and predictive data science, when used to determine each used vehicle’s investment value potential, fundamentally changes how dealers acquire, appraise and price their […]

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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 […]

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Unlocking Dealership Success: Master OEM Incentives

In today’s fast-paced new car market, dealerships are constantly juggling the demands of managing their inventory while navigating complicated OEM incentive programs. These discounts, rebates, and incentives are critical for maintaining a competitive edge and maximizing profitability. If you need an advantage when it comes to managing your rebates and incentives, this is where vAuto […]

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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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vAuto Founder Dale Pollak Releases New Book, “Invested”

Cox Automotive Executive Vice President and vAuto Founder Dale Pollak Releases New Book, “Invested: The New Science, Strategy & System of Used Vehicle Investment Management” ATLANTA—Jan. 8, 2025—Cox Automotive Inc.’s, Executive Vice President and vAuto founder, Dale Pollak, has released “Invested: The New Science, Strategy & System of Used Vehicle Investment Management,” his latest book […]

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Invested Offers a New Way Forward in Used Vehicles

Today’s an exciting one—we’re officially announcing the release of my seventh book, Invested: The New Science, Strategy and System of Used Vehicle Investment Management, at the NADA Show this month in New Orleans. My work on Invested, along with co-author Lance Helgeson, began about a year ago after we hosted vAuto’s Access: Innovation event in […]