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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. 

Shaun Bugbee, Tom Shanley, Tadgh O'Connor
News•by Lauren Lawrence•July 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
News•by Lauren Lawrence•July 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
News•by Lauren Lawrence•July 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.
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 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
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 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.
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 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
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 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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Gas pumps.
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 15, 2026

Consumer Outlook on the Rise

Younger generations are feeling more positive about their financial futures and current affordability pressures than older generations, according to recent TransUnion data.

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Car key fob on center console.
News•by Lauren Lawrence•June 12, 2026

New-Car Demand on the Rise

For the first time this year, new-vehicle demand rose in May, up nearly 6% year-over-year, according to CarGurus’ Intelligence Report.

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Nissan SUV in a tunnel
News•by Lauren Lawrence•May 29, 2026

Nissan Reports Significant Sales Growth

Following the release of Nissan’s 2025 fiscal year report, the automaker announced that its retail-first approach has led to a significant jump in dealer sales.

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