Dashboard: Independent automotive news and articles

Hot topic: Sourcing inventory

3 minute read

Industry

SNAP benefit payments remain in question as government shutdown lingers

1 min

Industry

CARFAX data shows narrowing payment gaps on new vs. used on some models

2 min

THE LATEST

3 min

Hot topic: Sourcing inventory

1 min

Industry

SNAP benefit payments remain in question as government shutdown lingers

2 min

Industry

CARFAX data shows narrowing payment gaps on new vs. used on some models

2 min

NIADA BHPH Dealer Forum kicks off Sunday in Nashville

2 min

Study finds growing use of AI at auto dealerships

4 min

Fed cuts rate, eyes developments in subprime auto market

2 min

Primalend files Chapter 11

1 min

NIADA attends AFSA to provide insight

FEATURED

TECHNOLOGY

Technology

IRS issues warning about phishing scams on dealers

New technology changes the way dealerships do business

Putting digital ad dollars to work using AI

Personal information stored inside cars presents a potential risk to dealers

FINANCE & INSURANCE

Fed cuts rate, eyes developments in subprime auto market

NIADA attends AFSA to provide insight

Percentage of drivers upside down on car loans grows

NIADA submits letter to CFPB asking to raise threshold for large participant finance rule

BHPH

Primalend files Chapter 11

Nine education sessions to enhance business for dealers at NIADA BHPH Dealer Forum

Deep-dive workshops lead off education at NIADA BHPH Dealer Forum

Focus on what’s next in BHPH industry to start Dealer Forum

NIADA

November 5, 2025

Hot topic: Sourcing inventory

Dealers Debate Online vs. In-Lane Auctions From the November issue of UCD Sourcing inventory remains a constant challenge for independent auto dealers, who are always looking for efficient…

NIADA

October 29, 2025

Fed cuts rate, eyes developments in subprime auto market

The Federal Reserve announced its second straight rate cut Wednesday, and that recent developments in the subprime auto market have drawn its attention. After the conclusion of the Federal…

NIADA

October 29, 2025

NIADA attends AFSA to provide insight

NIADA participated in the American Financial Services Association’s (AFSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, joining roundtable discussions with two of AFSA’s standing committees,…

NIADA

October 22, 2025

Percentage of drivers upside down on car loans grows

A new report shows the number of Americans finding themselves upside down on their car loans is increasing. Edmunds’ third-quarter report showed that 28.1 percent of trade-ins on new car…

NIADA

October 8, 2025

The Right Acquisition Strategy Sets the Dealership and Customer Up for Success

From the October issue of UCD By Doug Turner Getting quality inventory to the front line is essential—but it starts long before the recon process or the test drive. It begins with acquisition.…