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How Should Auto Dealers Adjust Inventory and Pricing in Q4 2026?

Buyers kept buying in Q3, but new vehicle prices hit a record $52,770 and the average loan stretched to 69.5 months. See where demand is moving,...

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GM's Guide to Automotive Marketing Analytics

Which of your ad campaigns sold a car last month? If your reports stop at impressions and clicks, you can't say for sure. This guide shows you how to...

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What 2026 Automotive Marketing Data Reveals About Minivan Demand

Discover what the surprising surge in minivan demand means for dealer merchandising, inventory, and advertising. As families settle into...

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Dealership Inventory Management: Which Cars to Stock, Advertise, and Reprice

How do you know which cars to advertise, reprice, or stop stocking? Not by spending more. Strong dealership inventory management answers that by...

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The Best Car Dealership Marketing Strategy Starts With Real-Time Data

This post explains why car dealership marketing works best when it's backed by real-time data, and what changes when you can see your whole market...

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Vehicle Prices Near Record Highs: 6 Strategies Dealers Need to Win

This post explains that new vehicle prices are approaching a record high—driven largely by core, high-demand segments like trucks and SUVs....

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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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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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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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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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Dealers are Seeing Real Results With Catalyst IQ

Discover how dealerships using Catalyst IQ are increasing sales, improving efficiency, and outperforming their markets. Our automotive digital marketing case studies highlight the strategies, data, and outcomes driving measurable success for our clients.

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How a Syracuse-Area Ford Dealer Expanded Its Reach and Moved 26% More F-150s Than a Local Competitor

A Syracuse-area Ford dealership already had a dedicated F-150 paid search campaign to reach truck shoppers in its...
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Toyota Dealer Increases AI Search Visibility by 52% in 90 Days

As AI-powered search continues to reshape how consumers research vehicles, one Toyota dealership wanted to improve...

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