Wards Dealer Edition


	MAY 09, 2025

Stay Ahead of the Tariff Curve With Smart Messaging and AI Tools

DAS Technology urges dealers to create a game plan now, before the market shifts again.

Word-of-Mouth Fuels EV Momentum, But Dealers Still Face Bumps

CDK survey finds 82% of EV owners plan to buy another.

Industry Voices | Shortchanged: Are OEMs Undercutting Dealer Warranty Rates?

Warranty underpayments could cost your store six figures a year. Experts say: Fight back.

Fixed Ops Momentum: Older Cars, Higher Margins and Growing Volume

Public dealership groups report rising service revenues and increased visits from post-warranty vehicles – especially those with 70,000+ miles – thanks to improved scheduling, technician staffing, and complex repairs.

Don’t Be Fooled by the Uptick: Retail Sales Headed for a Slowdown

Cox revises 2025 sales forecast downward, citing weak consumer confidence, tighter credit and no signs of the COVID-era tailwinds that once lifted demand.