Article Summary Automakers are grappling with costly disruptions due to a lack of visibility into the components and software embedded in their vehicles. The article highlights how many manufacturers still rely on outdated tracking systems, leaving them vulnerable to...

Article Summary Subaru of Niagara implemented an AI-powered appraisal tool called Drive AI, developed by Unleash Technologies, and saw immediate results—adding 20 to 30 extra retail units per month. Over 70% of these sales were tied to trade-ins initiated by automated...

Article Summary According to Edmunds’ Q3 2025 Used Car Report, the average price for 3-year-old vehicles rose to $31,067, a 5% increase year-over-year. However, these vehicles took an average of 41 days to sell—marking the slowest third-quarter pace since 2017. In...

Article Summary A new Cox Automotive study reveals that U.S. dealerships have lost 12% of their service visits to independent competitors since 2018, despite an overall increase in service volume. The decline is attributed to aging vehicles, shifting consumer loyalty,...

Article Summary U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% in October, with clothing stores showing the strongest gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor powered by Affinity Solutions. Year-over-year, retail sales rose 5% unadjusted, signaling renewed consumer...

Article Summary A well-known clothing retailer is closing more than 100 stores and eliminating 300 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring effort. The move reflects broader challenges in the apparel sector, including shifting consumer habits, rising operational...

Article Summary As apparel tariffs threaten to raise prices, clothing rental services are gaining traction among cost-conscious consumers and adaptive retailers. Brands like Express and Banana Republic are expanding rental programs to maintain customer loyalty and...

Gary Moore reminds us that we live our professional lives on a stage, that we are not allowed to have "bad days", and that we should even temporarily avoid people when we are feeling discouraged!  

Chris Fleming, President of CD Media Consulting, shares the importance of selling value and why it is vital for your station that this be a priority for you!

LBS Auto Expert, John Tkac reveals how broadcasters can capitalize on the auto industry's accelerating momentum. With fresh data and expanding dealer ad budgets, you'll get fast-paced, actionable strategies to grow revenue, deepen dealer relationships, and position...