Conversation about Cars: How to recruit, retain technicians
From the July issue of UCD By John Dismukes This month, I sat down with Alan Johnston of…
NJIADA protects consumers, dealers from losing trade-in credit on sales tax
The New Jersey Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NJIADA) scored a significant victory for both dealers and consumers, ensuring…
State associations offer education opportunities for dealers at conventions
Education opportunities for dealers continue. After the opportunity to take part in more than 50 hours of education…
Robust collateral recovery rate puts dealership on solid footing to last
From the July issue of UCD By Jeff Owings After 40 years running a buy-here, pay-here used car…
Thousands of Takata vehicles no longer in operation
By Patrick Olsen, CARFAX As the Takata airbag recall begins its second decade, Carfax analysis of recall data…
Generative AI for independent car dealership marketing
By Alex Melen The digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever, and Generative AI is at the…
Sales increase as inventory challenges remain in used vehicle market
Concerns about tariffs, trade and continued affordability challenges, with high prices and elevated interest rates, have complicated the…
Used truck prices spike
Used truck prices surged by nearly $1,100 in June. It was the largest increase for pickup truck prices…
Budget bill heads back to House with end of EV credits, limited car loan tax deduction
After a marathon voting session that went well into the early morning hours Tuesday, July 1, the United…
NIADA Convention provides insights, lessons, memories
The 2025 NIADA Convention and Expo brought together more than 800 dealers at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas for…

