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Meet the Executive•by Staff•March 24, 2026

IA American Appoints Two Execs

Senior vice presidents of the company's agent and dealer channels chosen to support general agents and help auto dealers with sales and performance.

Photo of Toyota car parked in front of a Toyota dealership

Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•March 23, 2026

2025 Dealership Buy-Sells a Record

The Kerrigan Index shows that despite a chaotic year of musical trade tariffs, high vehicle prices and more roadblocks, acquirers still flush with pandemic-era cash accelerated the consolidation pace.

Summit Updates•by Agent Summit•March 20, 2026

Register for Agent Summit Today – Early-Bird Registration and Hotel Room Block End Tonight

The Agent Summit discounted Early-Bird rate and hotel room block will both close tonight, March 20.

Infographic from ABB titled “The Intelligent Factory is Accelerating as Automation Investment Increases.” It shows a robotic manufacturing assembly line on the left and key statistics on the right. Highlights include: 33% of manufacturers prioritize cost control, 31% are increasing investment in automation and robotics, 30% cite labor shortages and rising wages as challenges, and 34% identify energy and material costs as a leading concern. Additional sections explain competitive pressures and how automation technologies like robots improve efficiency, consistency, and productivity in modern manufacturing.

Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•March 19, 2026

Automation Acceleration Seen in Manufacturing

Labor shortages, material costs and tariffs are just a few of the reasons automakers are looking to expand their investments in automation and robotics this year.

Overhead view of container cargo ship loaded with vehicles

Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•March 19, 2026

War Threatens Major U.S. Auto Exports Stream

The Middle East imports a sizable share of vehicles made in the states. It’s unclear how the Iran War could affect the keystone market for U.S. automakers.

Summit Updates•March 17, 2026

FINAL DAY: Apply to Receive a Complimentary Trip to AEX Las Vegas

Selected attendees will receive roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.

Summit Updates•by Agent Summit•March 16, 2026

Agent Summit Extends Early Bird Pricing; Room Block Nears Capacity

The event's discounted Early Bird rate has been extended until March 20 to allow attendees additional time to secure their place.

blue Nissan Leaf driving down the road with a badge for winning Women's Worldwide Car of the Year

Awards•by Lauren Lawrence•March 12, 2026

Nissan Leaf Women's Car of the Year

The electric SUV, first launched as a car in 2010, was praised for its realistic approach to electric mobility and balance of advanced electric performance by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year judges.

Photo of mechanic wiping his hands on a rag

Training•by Hannah Mitchell•March 12, 2026

Service Drive Satisfaction Up

Auto dealerships have a ways to go, though, on many basic points, along with some new consumer expectations that would boost their competitiveness if fulfilled.

Graphic showing used-vehicle days to turn rate

Industry•by Staff•March 10, 2026

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

Both vehicle values and conversion rates sped up last week as two segments outperformed in the pre-spring burst of buying.

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