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New Platform Update
Your Dealer Inspire site is AI-ready
Dealer Inspire allows verified AI crawlers like ChatGPT & Gemini while blocking malicious bots, so your site stays visible in AI search.
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Navigating tariff turbulence
Get the strategy for responding to tariffs with smarter inventory management, stronger customer experiences, and clear action plans.
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The AI revolution in search (and why it matters to car dealers)
Go beyond traditional SEO with Ask Engine Optimization (AEO). Optimize your site to get your dealership featured in AI-driven search.
12 MIN READ -
Make your dealership’s online reputation your MVP
Take your dealership’s online reputation to the next level with these six best practices that build trust and loyalty for your brand.
9 MIN READ -
How to become a 5-star team
Maximize your dealership’s reputation with proven strategies to increase reviews by 8x and win the 88% of undecided shoppers.
1 MIN READ -
Car buyers are skipping Google. Here’s where they’re going instead.
Consumer behavior has shifted. Clarivoy finds buyers now start on marketplaces like Cars.com—not Google. See what it means for dealers.
2 MIN READ -
Managing inventory by risk, not age
Still managing inventory by age? See why two automotive leaders say risk is the new standard for smarter, more profitable decisions.
6 MIN READ -
How to crunch holding costs and save profit with our turn-rate calculator
Want to cut costs and turn inventory faster? Learn how to calculate holding costs and maximize your profits.
3 MIN READ -
Turn Cars.com into your dealership’s “Why Buys”
Discover how to leverage Cars.com’s annual accolades to create your dealership’s “why buys” backed by trusted, independent endorsements.
6 MIN READ -
Turn affordability concerns into conversions
Discover how to launch an affordability-focused marketing campaign that drives sales and builds trust with local in-market shoppers.
6 MIN READ
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Navigating tariff turbulence
Get the strategy for responding to tariffs with smarter inventory management, stronger customer experiences, and clear action plans.
13 MIN READ -
The AI revolution in search (and why it matters to car dealers)
Go beyond traditional SEO with Ask Engine Optimization (AEO). Optimize your site to get your dealership featured in AI-driven search.
12 MIN READ -
Make your dealership’s online reputation your MVP
Take your dealership’s online reputation to the next level with these six best practices that build trust and loyalty for your brand.
9 MIN READ -
How to become a 5-star team
Maximize your dealership’s reputation with proven strategies to increase reviews by 8x and win the 88% of undecided shoppers.
1 MIN READ -
Car buyers are skipping Google. Here’s where they’re going instead.
Consumer behavior has shifted. Clarivoy finds buyers now start on marketplaces like Cars.com—not Google. See what it means for dealers.
2 MIN READ -
Managing inventory by risk, not age
Still managing inventory by age? See why two automotive leaders say risk is the new standard for smarter, more profitable decisions.
6 MIN READ -
How to crunch holding costs and save profit with our turn-rate calculator
Want to cut costs and turn inventory faster? Learn how to calculate holding costs and maximize your profits.
3 MIN READ -
Turn Cars.com into your dealership’s “Why Buys”
Discover how to leverage Cars.com’s annual accolades to create your dealership’s “why buys” backed by trusted, independent endorsements.
6 MIN READ -
Turn affordability concerns into conversions
Discover how to launch an affordability-focused marketing campaign that drives sales and builds trust with local in-market shoppers.
6 MIN READ
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Your Dealer Inspire site is AI-ready
Dealer Inspire allows verified AI crawlers like ChatGPT & Gemini while blocking malicious bots, so your site stays visible in AI search.
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Get alerts for new activity on your Cars.com leads
Get alerts when past Cars.com leads show new activity, helping your team follow up faster and close more sales.
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Save & Compare keeps high-intent shoppers engaged
See how we’re helping shoppers stay longer and convert more often on your Dealer Inspire website.
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Cars.com is influencing buyers everywhere and bringing them to you
Our summer campaign spans streaming, social, rideshare, and more — reaching millions of in-market car shoppers every month.
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Watch how to influence real shoppers at scale with In-Market Video
Cars Commerce Media Network has turnkey solutions designed to accelerate turn time and maximize marketing performance across the board
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Tariffs, Affordability & Shopper Trends | A LIVE Conversation with Industry Leaders
Cars Commerce Media Network has turnkey solutions designed to accelerate turn time and maximize marketing performance across the board
Industry insights
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July 2025 Car Sales Rise 6.6% as Shoppers Move Ahead of Expected Tariff Costs
Car Prices Creep Up as Tariffs Hit, and EV Incentives Could Change the Market
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