Vehicle Theft Is Climbing in the US Vehicle theft is on the rise in the US and has been for some time. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, carjacking has surged in cities across the country. Over one million cars are stolen every year in the US, which translates to one stolen car every 20 seconds.  As detailed...

In 2019, the US veteran unemployment rate was at a record low of 3.1%—unfortunately, this progress was nearly undone in 2020 with rates soaring to 11.7%. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses around the country to close their doors, many veterans, as well as their spouses and family members, were left jobless. Approximately 270,000 service members transition out of the...

New car maintenance apps are changing the way drivers approach auto service. Today’s drivers are more empowered than ever to stay on top of their car maintenance needs, with an array of car service apps at their disposal. But with so many maintenance apps on the market, how do you know which features are most critical for maintaining a safe,...

From inventory shortages to low showroom foot traffic to the rapid digitalization of car sales, these are unpredictable times for auto dealerships.   Dealers need powerful connected car technologies to provide a constant connection with their drivers, supported by cutting-edge lot protection products and services to maintain and grow revenue. Going beyond inventory lot management, stolen vehicle recovery, maintenance alerts and...

Electric car market growth has been on the rise over the course of the last decade. Recent reports anticipate that the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) will dramatically accelerate in 2022, increasing about 75%. Some are even referring to this sudden rise as the EV Boom.  Consumers need dealers now more than ever. Recent reports found that nearly half of...

You’re probably aware of the immediate benefits of having a stolen car recovery system—from a higher chance of recovering a stole vehicle to improved peace of mind.  But did you know that, in some cases, having a stolen car recovery system can actually save you money on car insurance? It’s true, many comprehensive car insurance plans offer reduced pricing on...

These are interesting times for auto dealers. With the vehicle chip shortage still taking its toll on new car inventory around the world, the market for used cars has exploded. Used car dealerships have been enjoying the consistent business and many new car dealerships have started showing pre-owned vehicles in an attempt to keep lots full and customers coming through...

The semiconductor chip shortage has plagued the automotive industry for almost two years now, and it isn’t destined to end any time soon.  Experts don’t predict  a full recovery until 2023. As we enter 2022 with emerging challenges on top of the vehicle chip shortage, some automotive dealers are at their wits end trying to sustain and grow business.   But,...

Have an electric vehicle of your own or thinking about purchasing one? Apart from being an eco-friendly alternative to gas-powered cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have some notable advantages over their combustion engine counterparts—just ask the 4 million people who bought EVs last year.  One significant difference between EVs and gas-powered cars is the amount of general vehicle maintenance required. Overall,...

The automotive industry has recently experienced powerful changes brought on by the digital revolution, shifting customer preferences, and a global pandemic. Established digital car sales platforms have seen huge growth over the last couple of years, and traditional franchises are racing to move their services online. Industry giants General Motors broke into the ecommerce space with the release of their...