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Car Insurance Rates: What’s Behind the Rapid Increase and the Impact on Car Dealers?

Car insurance premiums have surged by 21% in the past year, with post-pandemic factors such as inflation, higher repair costs, and an uptick in severe accidents fueling the increase. As a result, consumers are finding it harder to afford coverage, leading many to opt for lower-priced vehicles.

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September 20, 2023

How the Rail Car Shortage is Impacting the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry faces a new supply chain challenge – a severe shortage of rail cars. This issue follows previous disruptions, such as microchip shortages and supply chain problems, which have affected production and vehicle availability. Now, as many as 70,000 vehicles are stranded at factories and ports due to a lack of specialized carriages known as "auto racks," essential for vehicle transportation.

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September 7, 2023

Tips to Improve Dealership Margins

With narrow margins, dealership owners should maximize their profitability where possible by introducing new strategies or paying close attention to existing work. How can you improve your operating margins in an increasingly competitive marketplace?

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September 6, 2023

FTC Safeguards Rules for Auto Dealers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Safeguards Rule to ensure institutions take the necessary measures to protect customer information. This includes car dealerships that offer financial services, like extending credit for someone to lease or finance a car or issuing any other type of payment plan.

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September 6, 2023

Ways AI Is Impacting the Automotive Industry

We highlight ways AI technology, such as IoT data analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, cloud computing, and big data is revolutionizing the automotive industry.