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Social media ads for dealerships

6 min read

How to Get More Out of Your Dealership's Social Media Ads

This post explores why social media ads don't always perform as well as they could for dealerships, and what changes when real-time market data drives the decisions behind them. You'll learn how Facebook's Performance-Driven Placement works, where...

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Line of cars in automotive factory

3 min read

What's Driving New Vehicle Prices Up in 2026, and Is It Permanent?

This post breaks down why new car prices are climbing back toward record highs in 2026 and why this time the increases are baked into MSRPs rather...

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Young couple talking to car salesman in dealership

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What Changed in the Automotive Market in Q1 2026?

This post examines how buyer behavior shifted in Q1 2026, where demand strengthened and softened across the market, and what those shifts signal for...

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Michael Lein joins Catalyst IQ

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Catalyst IQ Names Michael Lein SVP, Tier 3 Sales

Catalyst IQ has named Michael Lein Senior Vice President, Tier 3 Sales. In this role, Lein will lead Catalyst IQ's Business Development and Dealer...

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6 Automotive Inventory Metrics That Predict Sales

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Automotive Marketing Analytics: The KPIs That Actually Predict Inventory Turns

Most dealership marketing reports track impressions, clicks, and cost per click, but none of those metrics tell you whether cars are actually moving....

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How to Optimize Google Vehicle Ads for Car Dealership

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How to Optimize Google Vehicle Ads for Car Dealerships

This post explains why google ads for car dealerships campaigns lose performance over time, how real time inventory intelligence and VIN level...

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7 Signs Your Website Is Costing You Leads

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7 Signs Your Website Is Costing You Leads

Most dealership website conversion problems aren't visible in a single report or traceable to one obvious mistake. They live in the small frictions...

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cars on dealership lot

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What a Rising Average Marketed Price Signals for the 2026 Auto Market

After hitting a 20-month high, the gap between vehicles that sell and those that sit is widening—precision is how you close it. At the start of this...

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concept of dealership digital marketing

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Top 7 Questions to Improve Car Dealership Digital Marketing

Dealership digital marketing in 2026 isn’t about how many channels you run or how active your campaigns look. It’s about whether your marketing...

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Concept of real-time data analysis

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How to Choose a Real-Time Automotive Demand Analysis Tool in 2026

This guide breaks down what real-time automotive market demand analysis actually means, how it differs from standard inventory and pricing tools, and...

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