06/08/2023
(Morningstar) Space Auto Secures Series A Funding Backed By Global Business Leader John Paul DeJoria And Others
Space Auto, the new integrated software and marketing solution for car dealerships, announced that the company has secured a Series A funding round with a group of investors that includes Global Business Leader and Philanthropist John Paul DeJoria.
The funding is earmarked specifically for building out dynamic AI automation across Space Auto’s website, retailing, and CRM software products to exponentially improve the car buying process for both consumers and dealerships.
04/21/2025
“Google is dead!” “AI just replaced search engines!” Sound familiar? If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably heard bold statements declaring Google’s demise. But here’s a reality check: Google isn’t going anywhere. With an astounding 88% share of the search market, Google is still very much king. What’s happening isn’t a takeover—it’s an…
What Are AI Agents (And Why Should Dealers Care?)
Marketing 101
04/18/2025
If you’ve heard the term “AI agent” floating around lately and thought, “Okay, but what does that even mean?”—you’re not alone. While it may sound like just another tech buzzword, AI agents are anything but hype. In fact, they’re quietly transforming how dealerships operate behind the scenes—automating tasks, freeing up teams, and reshaping operations from…
04/11/2025
If you’ve spent more than five minutes online this week, you’ve seen the headlines: 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. Tariffs on parts are coming next. Cue the industry panic, speculation, and half-baked marketing pitches. But here’s the truth: the story on the ground is a lot more nuanced—and a lot more strategic—than the headlines suggest.…
Will Direct To Consumer Kill Dealersips?
Dealer News
03/20/2025
Why Fully Online DTC Car Buying Isn’t the Future (and What Dealerships Can Do About It) Despite the buzz around fully online, direct-to-consumer (DTC) car buying, it’s not going to replace your local car dealership anytime soon. Why? Most car shoppers simply aren’t ready to buy a big-ticket item like a car without some in-person…
03/11/2025
The Short Answer: Speed Matters—But It’s Not Everything You’ve probably heard it before: “If your Page Speed score isn’t 100, your dealership is doomed.” Right. And if I don’t eat 10 servings of vegetables a day, my body will collapse. Look, speed is important, but it’s not the only thing Google cares about. Some of…