Chasing the data storm

Chasing the data storm http://bit.ly/2JStyyO first glimpses are emerging of an era in which troves of new services and features can deliver discounts and enhanced experiences.

Data turns dealers into mind-readers

Data turns dealers into mind-readers http://bit.ly/2QGBfZw are rarely considered oracles, but with intelligent use of data, they'll be one step closer to reading consumers' minds.

Data can improve communication, coordination, convenience

Data can improve communication, coordination, convenience http://bit.ly/2JTdxZv lenders have long used their massive data pools for credit decisions, but today many are using datasets to work better with their customers.

Vendors get a hard look as dealer profits fall

Vendors get a hard look as dealer profits fall http://bit.ly/2KgL92Z

Many dealers say that cutting vendor costs is a priority this year. The reviews follow a year in which the average U.S. light-vehicle dealership reported a loss on operations for the first time in at least a decade.

The sudden rise of the subcompact crossover

The sudden rise of the subcompact crossover http://bit.ly/2WIbRIE

In a U.S. market with an almost insatiable appetite for spacious crossovers and SUVs, there's plenty of room for their bite-size counterparts.

U.S. auto sales expected to slip 5th-straight month

U.S. auto sales expected to slip 5th-straight month http://bit.ly/2HNDOGn U.S. auto industry is limping into the usually robust summer selling season, analysts say, as rising new-vehicle prices and affordability concerns continue to outweigh strong employment growth and high consumer confidence.