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Lauren Lawrence

Associate Editor

Lauren Lawrence is the associate editor for Auto Dealer Today, F&I and Showroom, Agent Entrepreneur, and P&A Magazine. She has worked as a journalist and written for the automotive and healthcare industries. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading and writing fiction. Her first car was a purple Chevrolet Camaro named Prince. 

red car parked in front of a sunset, The Used Market Divide, Agent Entrepreneur
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 23, 2026

Used EVs Defy Overall Market

While the used-car market saw three months of price declines or stagnation, the used EV segment did the opposite – rising for three straight months.

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silver car in background with hand in front holding out a set of keys, Trade-In Trouble, F&I and Showroom
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 20, 2026

Trade-Ins in Negative Equity Reach New Heights

As such trade-ins rise in frequency, so do monthly loan payment amounts and interest rates, according to second-quarter data compiled by Edmunds.

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Tiny toy car falling out of jar of coins. “The $1K Payment”
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 17, 2026

Four-Figure Loan Payments on the Rise

A LendingTree analysis found that location, age and credit score play a role in the rising amount of auto loan borrowers who make monthly payments of $1,000 or more.

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Shaun Bugbee, Tom Shanley, Tadgh O'Connor
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 16, 2026

BMW of North America Appoints Executive

The group is making executive leadership changes as longtime employee Shaun Bugbee enters retirement after serving EVP of Operations since 2017.

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Gray SUV outside with cloudy sky
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 9, 2026

IIHS Names New Top Safety Winners

Three SUVs and one sedan received the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in its latest released rankings.

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inside of car, person with hands on black steering wheel
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJuly 2, 2026

Exposure Drives Interest in Chinese Cars

At a recent demonstration, consumers had the chance to ride in a Chinese-branded vehicle, a firsthand experience that improved their perceptions and purchase intent.

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$100 bill and magnifying glass on top of paper that says insurance policy terms and conditions.
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJune 29, 2026

Tariffs Could Raise Insurance Premiums

As U.S. import tariffs affect repair costs, consumers might find it more affordable to replace a damaged vehicle, according to recent Insurify tariff analysis.

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split background green and blue. 2019 to 2025 with car going from starting location to end point. $37,310 and $48,402. Agent Entrepreneur logo
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJune 25, 2026

Affordable New Cars a Thing of the Past

More than one out of five new vehicles sell for more than $60,000, according to Edmunds. That's up 7% compared to prepandemic 2019.

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Red toy car sitting on top of coins.
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJune 24, 2026

Smaller Loans, Longer Terms

The youngest generation of car buyers is more likely to finance less expensive vehicles, more than half of generation Z consumers borrowing less than $25,000.

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Hood of orange Tesla in front of sunrise
Newsby Lauren LawrenceJune 18, 2026

Legacy Automakers Risk Falling Behind

As legacy automakers, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, have revised their 2030 electric-vehicle sales targets and shifted to a hybrid focus, they risk falling behind new market leaders.

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