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New Video
How to automatically set up service drive acquisition opportunities
See how AccuTrade automatically texts trade-in offers to service customers, turning appointments into a quality acquisition opportunities.
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The Car Dealer’s Website Playbook: Chapter 6
Your website data tells you what’s working and what’s not. Learn to measure, interpret, and optimize performance to drive real results.
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How third-party widgets impact your site’s speed
Discover how Dealer Inspire analyzed 5,000+ dealer websites to reveal the hidden performance cost of third-party tools, and what it means for your conversions.
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The Car Dealer’s Website Playbook: Chapter 5
Turn your service pages into loyalty and profit drivers with smart offers, trade-in tools, and personalization that keeps customers coming back.
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Analyzing 1 billion impressions to find the most effective CTAs
Dealer Inspire analyzed over 1 billion impressions to identify which call-to-action language drives the most engagement across dealership websites.
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Unlocking profitability with precise vehicle appraisals
AccuTrade’s Joe Oliveri breaks down complete car appraisals and how they deliver steady profits for your dealership.
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Dealers see 89% higher conversion rates from Cars.com referral traffic
See how Cars.com referral traffic converts 89% higher than Google Ads, with predictable costs and in-market buyers.
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Full-Funnel Marketing Playbook: Chapter 1
Learn how top-funnel marketing builds trust, primes buyers, and drives long-term sales for dealerships with data-backed strategies and proven tactics.
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How AI is reshaping the car shopping funnel
Show the right message at the right moment. Inline banners now match offers directly to shopper searches for higher engagement.
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The Car Dealer’s Website Playbook: Chapter 4
Discover proven UX strategies that turn browsers into buyers through transparent pricing and seamless CTAs.
9 MIN READ
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Welcome to your new command center
Cars.com now gives shoppers valuable insights into battery performance on used EVs to make more confident decisions with your inventory.
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Carson™ open-text search transforms car shopping
Discover how Carson™ open-text search on Cars.com transforms car shopping and delivers higher-intent leads for your dealership.
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New integration speeds up wholesale listing workflow
Maximize every appraisal with a wholesale workflow designed to protect margin, reduce risk, and improve profitability from the start.
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How to automatically set up service drive acquisition opportunities
See how AccuTrade automatically texts trade-in offers to service customers, turning appointments into a quality acquisition opportunities.
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How Carson™ AI connects more shoppers with local dealers
Watch how Cars.com’s new AI makes searching for a car more human and connects more shoppers with local dealers.
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Why Cars.com is the place to be in 2026
See Cars.com’s epic plans to top a record-breaking 2025 for bringing in-market shoppers to local inventory on the best marketplace for dealers.
Industry insights
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November 2025 Industry Insights
Automakers are focused on pushing out 2026 model-year vehicles and selling down older inventory while balancing softer new-car demand.
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November 2025 Industry Insights
Automakers are focused on pushing out 2026 model-year vehicles and selling down older inventory while balancing softer new-car demand.
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