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JULY 10, 2019

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Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday July 10. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Here's the annual WardsAuto Megadealer 100, our ranking of top auto dealership groups in the U.S.

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Performance version of the Honda Civic is seeing big markups at dealership, a trend that's expected to continue. 

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This technology has the potential to improve the car buying experience
The history of man versus machine may have set the stage for persistent myths about artificial intelligence, but this technology has the potential to improve the car buying experience. Read more about the 3 most common AI myths, from the experts at VinSolutions.

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Our editors thoughts, directly from their scoresheets, on three vehicles in the running for our annual Wards 10 Best UX judging.

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Does Your DMS Keep Up?
As your dealership grows and evolves, your DMS can’t be a hindrance to success. iDMS from DealerSocket is the industry’s most powerful, yet flexible DMS designed exclusively for independent dealers who are thriving in today’s market.

• Fully mobile-responsive interface
• Automation for deals, tasks, inventory, and more
• Account management tools that save time and speed up collections

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U.S. vehicle fuel economy is up. Check out our trend chart.

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The latest dealer newscast from CBT Automotive.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Steve Finlay at sfinlay@wardsauto.com.

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

Now for the legal stuff...