Column: Digital retailing transformation means some will lose, disappear as efficiencies grow

Column: Digital retailing transformation means some will lose, disappear as efficiencies grow https://ift.tt/yqBMNxV

St. Charles Toyota is all in on Toyota's SmartPath digital retailing system, and it's transforming the dealership's relations with outside vendors.

Sales slumps extend at Volvo, Honda

Sales slumps extend at Volvo, Honda https://ift.tt/yIZuRlG

Steep China sales falls continued in August at Volvo Car Corp. and Honda Motor Co., the first two global automakers that have divulged their sales in the market for the most recent month.

Hybrids, crossovers drive Hyundai, Kia to Aug. U.S. sales gains

Hybrids, crossovers drive Hyundai, Kia to Aug. U.S. sales gains https://ift.tt/czp9sLN

U.S. auto sales are projected to rise 7 to 8 percent last month, analysts estimated, with average transaction prices falling as inventory rises and incentives increase.

Column: Tekion, a DMS upstart, attracts the NYSE's attention

Column: Tekion, a DMS upstart, attracts the NYSE's attention https://ift.tt/YI1yR5a

Tekion's CEO has said that the company could pursue an initial public offering if certain milestones are met.

Toyota's new SmartPath F&I tool may be a ‘game changer' for dealers

Toyota's new SmartPath F&I tool may be a ‘game changer' for dealers https://ift.tt/cFgdilP

The new F&I piece joins previous sales, service components to Toyota and Lexus' digital retailing suites, enabling purchase completions online.

Column: CDK moves forward after ‘bad things happen to good companies'

Column: CDK moves forward after ‘bad things happen to good companies' https://ift.tt/jALlObE

CDK CEO Brian MacDonald outlines the company's steps to recovery after cyberattacks.