5m Read Blog The Dealership of the Future Operates as One Connected System Summary: The 2026 Cox Automotive Fixed Ops & Ownership Study shows that while most buyers intend to return to the selling dealer for service, disconnected systems between sales, service, and parts often break that intent… Read More
5m Read Blog How Top Dealers Build Confidence, Speed, and Trust: Key Insights from the 2025 Car Buyer Journey Summary: The 2025 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study shows satisfaction reaching record highs, even as affordability pressures persist. As buyers complete more steps digitally and experience faster, more connected transactions, confidence and trust rise… Read More
3m Read Blog The industry may not ever get to 100% “flip-proof” auto lending – but you can definitely get closer than you are today Featuring AVP/Lender Strategist Andy Mayers with insights from the latest Cox Automotive Research Cox Automotive sees this trend climbing year over year: more consumers are starting their car-buying journey online — and increasingly, they’re researching financing… Read More
5m Read Podcast Moving Stip Delivery Upstream — Your Future Depends on It Speed deal-making, contracting, funding today — and prepare your organization for an AI & automation-driven future. 0:04And we’re back. 0:06Welcome to another episode of Small Bites. 0:08I’m Greg Payne, Marketing Manager with Cox Automotive, and I’m joined, as always by my colleague, Andy… Read More
3m Read Blog Structured Stips: A Simple Enhancement that Speeds Funding and Strengthens Dealer Relationships Featuring AVP/Lender Strategist Andy Mayers with insights from the latest Cox Automotive Research Speed and clarity are everything in today’s competitive auto finance landscape. Lenders are under pressure to approve contracts and fund deals faster—without… Read More
3m Read Blog Your NADA 2026 Guide: How Dealertrack Uses AI & Automation to Move Deals Forward Faster Summary: Dealertrack uses AI and automation to streamline F&I workflows, strengthen fraud detection, and accelerate funding—helping dealerships complete cleaner, faster, more secure deals. Discover how these tools reduce risk, improve accuracy, and keep every deal… Read More
5m Read Blog 5 Reasons Digital Contracting Is Essential for Dealership Success The explosion of eContracting or digital contracting over the past few years has brought unprecedented speed and efficiency to a process that was once bogged down by piles of paperwork. The right combination of… Read More
5m Read Blog The Fight Against Fraud: What Automotive Retailers Need to Know to Protect Consumers and Their Dealership Summary: Dealerships face rising fraud threats as identity schemes grow more advanced. This article highlights key risks affecting automotive retailers and offers practical ways to strengthen safeguards and protect consumer trust. __________________ Dealerships hold… Read More
3m Read Blog Streamlining Dealer Operations with Connected Solutions It’s a common scenario: A car buyer is ready to accept a deal and drive off the lot, but there’s still some wait time. In fact, the top complaint today’s consumers have about their… Read More