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Welcome to the AutoTrust Newsroom. This is where we share expert analysis, industry trend insights you need to build a more profitable and future-proof business.
As the industry heads into 2026, automotive dealers are entering a more disciplined, value-driven market where old strategies no longer work. Affordability pressures, rapidly advancing technology, shifting EV dynamics, and growing consolidation are forcing dealerships to rethink how they operate, sell, and retain customers. Those who adapt early will find new opportunities to stay competitive, while those who don’t risk falling behind in a market that’s changing faster than ever.
As Gen Z becomes the core customer base, dealers need to address 2 critical problems: customer satisfaction doesn't equal dealer profitability; and satisfaction rate crumbles with younger buyers.
AutoTrust announces Carmen Torres as President of AutoTrust Protect and James Wood as SVP of AutoTrust Financial Services — two proven leaders with deep F&I and lending expertise.
Discover how dealer-owned alliances like AutoTrust help dealers reduce costs, earn equity, and boost profit margins.
AutoTrust helps dealers grow profit margins, build equity, and improve customer loyalty—strengthening enterprise value for future succession or sale.
Tired of being at a competitive disadvantage next to large public dealer groups? Learn how AutoTrust’s dealer-owned alliance model gives power, equity, and profit back.
New Dealer-owned cooperative delivers margin recovery, equity growth, and independence across the nation.
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