The authors of CDK’s 2026 Dealership Workforce Study report a wide disparity in job satisfaction levels between green peas and retail veterans. +
Cadillac and Toyota rank highest in JD Power’s latest tech study, which finds drivers are most satisfied with features they don’t have to think about. +
Kelley Blue Book’s latest report finds seasonal trends and underwhelming incentives pushed July’s average new vehicle transaction price to $49,855. +
Cox Automotive’s new AI in Auto Retail Tracker finds a rapidly growing gap between AI-equipped consumers and the dealers vying for their business. +
JD Power analysts say the latest Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study proves finance source selection depends largely on the experience they deliver. +
New JD Power data shows growing numbers of premium compact car, compact SUV and midsize SUV owners are joining a “measurable” downmarket migration. +
An AutoPayPlus survey of dealer principals finds concerns over penetration rate tracking, pay plan alignment, menu fatigue and compliance pressure. +
Dealers set a new quarterly record with $1,769 in average F&I income per vehicle retailed, partially offsetting an 11.8% slide in franchised dealership profitability. +
The latest quarterly VIN-based inventory report from Lotlinx finds rebounding sales driven by new launches but offset by persistently aged inventory. +
Edmunds reports the Toyota Tundra led all trade-ins in average negative equity in a Q2 list filled with models regarded as strong residual value performers. +
