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MARCH 28, 2025



Sticker Shock 2.0: Why Insurance Costs Are Killing Deals

Affordability woes shift focus from selling cars to guiding customers.

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Tires Can Boost Profits or Drive Customers Away

Roll ahead with tire sales but educate customers to steer clear of dealer – and brand – dissatisfaction.

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Industry Voices | Security vs. Speed: Stop Employees From Bypassing Cyber Protocols

Human error remains dealerships’ biggest threat despite advanced cyber defenses.

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Spring Bounce Falters as Wholesale Prices Dip

Spring sales surge, but margins and supply disappoint.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Breaking Down the Numbers on Tariff-Palooza

Analysts contend President Trump’s tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, set to begin April 2, are going to wreak havoc on the auto industry’s costs and profits, with consumers seeing even higher prices for new cars, parts and repairs at a time when the Fed is already predicting inflation later this year.

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