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In the Passenger's Seat with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers NIADA 2025

ACV’s Matt Mitteldorfer puts a new guest in the passenger seat each episode to discuss what they are seeing in the automotive industry. This episode he meets with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers, to unpack why associations like NIADA are indispensable for independent dealers.

In the Passenger's Seat with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers NIADA 2025

Other Articles

A young boy stares out of a used car window.

January 26, 2026

Family-Friendly Used Cars That Belong on Your Dealership’s Lot

What do families value most when buying a vehicle? Here’s what they look for, plus some ideas on vehicles you should stock to land sales with families.

A driver presses the touch screen in his self driving car

January 22, 2026

The Best Self-Driving Cars of 2026

A ride in any of the following autonomous cars is sure to win drivers over to the benefits and comfort of self-driving. Let’s explore some of the best autonomous cars with self-driving features for 2026.

January 16, 2026

Best Cars for Teens: The Must Have Models Parents Want

When choosing a car for teen drivers, it’s perhaps no surprise that parents have their eye on safety. Insurance concerns also tend to rate at the top of their list. Consequently, cars with safety features that are less expensive to insure may be great additions to your inventory. As a car dealer deciding which models to stock, you’ll want to learn about the features common to the best used cars for new drivers. Learning about what parents look for will empower you to source the most reliable and safest cars for teens.

A close up of a car hood in a car dealer lobby.

January 9, 2026

Financing for Independent Dealers: A Smarter Way to Build Inventory

Discover how floorplan financing helps independent dealers strengthen cash flow and scale inventory.