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Winners of 2026 Dealers’ Choice Awards Announced

Now in its 22nd year, the DCAs were designed to recognize the best vendors, suppliers, and finance partners in the industry, by asking dealership personnel to complete a 25-category online survey.

Editor's Picks

Ensure Your Clients Are Sure About Reinsurance

Ensure Your Clients Are Sure About Reinsurance

Train the Mind, Grow the Department

Train the Mind, Grow the Department

Building an Extraordinary F&I Agency

Building an Extraordinary F&I Agency

Headlines Can Be Deceiving

Headlines Can Be Deceiving

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Meet the Editor: Hannah Mitchell

Dealers’ Choice Awards Spotlight: SmartPay

Dealers' Choice Awards Spotlight: Portfolio

Industry

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Structure Leads to Optimized Auto Listings

As the average car-buying journey has shifted to a blend of digital and retail, a dealership’s vehicle listings must be optimized to answer shoppers’ questions clearly and accurately.

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Early Intervention Saves Retention

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Consumers Mixed on Economy, Finances

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EVs Closing the European Gap

F&I

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Affordability Shapes Auto Demand

Auto originations increased 1% in the first quarter, and electric vehicles are rebounding, according to TransUnion's latest credit report.

APCO Holdings Acquires Fidelity Dealer Services

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Digital Cover Features

The Evolution of Agency Development in Modern F&I

Tiny toy car falling out of jar of coins. “The $1K Payment”

Four-Figure Loan Payments on the Rise