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Tax Refunds Are Up 10%. Is Your Dealership Ready for What’s Coming? 

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Mar 19, 2026
The Autotrader Team

Spring is here. And with it, tax refund season is underway.  According to the most recent IRS data available, more than $100 billion in tax refunds has already been returned to consumers, with […]

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Enabling the Badge Step-By-Step Set Up
Enabling the Badge Step-By-Step Set Up

Mar 16, 2026
The Autotrader Team

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5 Car Buyer Journey Trends Dealers Can Act on in 2026
5 Car Buyer Journey Trends Dealers Can Act on in 2026

Mar 13, 2026
The Autotrader Team

This infographic highlights five car buyer journey trends from Cox Automotive’s 16th Annual Car Buyer Journey Study, revealing how shopper behavior, affordability pressure, and AI are shaping the path to […]

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Responsible AI, Real Results: The Right Way to Scale AI in Your Dealership
Responsible AI, Real Results: The Right Way to Scale AI in Your Dealership

Mar 12, 2026

Derek White, Founding Member & Chair of C.O.R.A. (Council of Responsible AI), joins Jade Terreberry to explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for automotive dealers today.

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Car Buyer Journey Webinar Presentation
Car Buyer Journey Webinar Presentation

Mar 4, 2026
The Autotrader Team

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Managing Spotlights in Dealer Site Experience
Managing Spotlights in Dealer Site Experience

Feb 24, 2026
The Autotrader Team

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Be Where Buyers Are: How Marketplaces and Data Discipline Fuel 2026 Growth
Be Where Buyers Are: How Marketplaces and Data Discipline Fuel 2026 Growth

Feb 3, 2026

Lindsay Llewellyn, Shannon Powell, and Terry Schramm from Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book join Jade Terreberry to share the top trends they’re hearing from dealers heading into 2026. They discuss tightening inventory, shifting buyer behavior, and why ROI, connected data, and AI‑powered insights matter more than ever.

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Be Where Buyers Are: How Marketplaces and Data Discipline Fuel 2026 Growth
Be Where Buyers Are: How Marketplaces and Data Discipline Fuel 2026 Growth

Feb 3, 2026

Lindsay Llewellyn, Shannon Powell, and Terry Schramm from Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book join Jade Terreberry to share the top trends they’re hearing from dealers heading into 2026. They discuss tightening inventory, shifting buyer behavior, and why ROI, connected data, and AI‑powered insights matter more than ever.

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From Search to Sold: Autotrader’s AI Tools You Need to See at NADA
From Search to Sold: Autotrader’s AI Tools You Need to See at NADA

Jan 28, 2026
The Autotrader Team

Key Points:  If you’re heading to NADA this year, make sure Autotrader is at the top of your show floor plan. Dealers everywhere are talking about the impact of AI on retail—and […]

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Automotive News Webinar Replay – Own the R.O.A.D. in 2026: Four Must Win Strategies Every Dealer Needs Now
Automotive News Webinar Replay – Own the R.O.A.D. in 2026: Four Must Win Strategies Every Dealer Needs Now

Jan 27, 2026

Owning the R.O.A.D. in 2026 starts with clarity, but success requires action. When you align your dealership around ROI, build a seamless omnichannel experience, embrace AI as a competitive advantage, […]

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