WardsAuto Dealer Edition
 
















JUNE 20, 2025



Slowdown, Dead Ahead: Tariffs, Rates and Slow Sales Threaten Dealers

Cox Automotive warns that 2025 could be hit hard as Trump-era tariffs collide with dwindling pre-tariff inventory, elevated interest rates and shaky consumer confidence.

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Tariff Tensions Make 'American-Made' More Than a Label

The 2025 Cars.com index gains urgency as tariffs push affordability out of reach – especially for dealers with lower-priced imports.

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Kiosk Tech + Mobile Service = New Revenue Stream for Dealers

LaFontaine VW, VW Group of America and Reynolds and Reynolds team up to offer mobile service and kiosk scheduling directly at a corporate office, redefining convenience for vehicle maintenance.

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Ram Ups Ante in U.S. Pickup Market With 10-Year Powertrain Warranty

U.S. vehicle owners keeping their cars and trucks on average more than 12 years, and financing their purchases for more than seven years, spurs the new extended warranty to give Ram pickup owners more peace of mind and keep them coming back to the fold.

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WardsAuto Podcast: How AI is Getting Better Fixing Our Vehicles with Sonatus CMO John Heinlein

Artificial Intelligence is changing every facet of the auto industry. Vehicle repair is no different, and companies are vying for dealership business.

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