5 Trends Shaping Shopper Behavior — And What Dealers Should Do Now Cox Automotive’s 16th Annual Car Buyer Journey Study shows a market being reshaped in real time: affordability pressure […]

The numbers are in, and they’re hard to ignore: EV lease returns are projected to surge 230% in 2026, with an estimated 215,000 EVs coming off lease.1 Edmunds puts the broader […]

In response to increasing focus on pricing transparency regulations, Autotrader offers two solutions to help your dealership display fees clearly — building shopper trust from the first click.

Buyers decide whether they trust a vehicle long before they reach out. Before they call, click, or submit a lead, skepticism or confidence has already taken hold.  When a vehicle’s history isn’t visible upfront, uncertainty […]

Buyer satisfaction reached record levels in 2025, even as affordability pressure, cross‑shopping, and complexity continue to rise. If you’re a dealer, this should have is worth your attention.   According to data from the 2025 Cox Automotive […]

Autotrader’s AI-powered shopping experiences are changing how consumers find and buy cars—and how dealers win. Watch this NADA stage presentation to learn how Smart Search, Shopping Assistant, and AI Mode […]

Summary:Online car buying today is about flexibility, not choosing between digital or in‑store. Dealers that remove friction and keep control of the deal are better positioned to convert ready buyers. […]

How to deliver online checkout without giving up control