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Featured Interviews 

Deelr.io debuts AI-enhanced tools for recon and inventory management
Fred Fordin, a veteran of high-volume dealerships and automotive software innovation, is stepping into his next chapter as CEO of Deelr.io, co-leading the company with his son, Charles. Fordin joins us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions to explain how the firm aims to transform dealership inventory and recon management using AI-enhanced tools, offering dealers streamlined operations and actionable insights. Fordin comes from a multi-generational automotive family. His great-grandfather ran the largest taxi company in New York in the early 1900s, and over time, the family built a chain of auto repair shops. Fordin grew up working in his father’s shop, gaining hands-on experience that would later inform his approach to dealerships and software. Watch the full segment here. 

Why service advisors are the profit lever dealers overlook — Corey Smith | EasyCare
On today’s episode of Service Drive, EasyCare National Fixed Ops Training Manager Corey Smith shares what dealers should focus on in 2026 to maintain strong fixed ops performance and boost customer retention. The year ahead will likely be softer for new-vehicle sales due to persistent affordability pressures and rising new-vehicle prices. At the same time, customers are keeping their cars longer, creating greater demand for service and repair. Watch the full segment here. 

Dealers urged to reassess profit participation as reinsurance strategies evolve
Welcome to another episode of Training Camp, with host Adam Marburger. Today, we’re joined by James Mercer, VP of Sales, and Rob Johnson, VP of Acquisitions of Ascent Dealer Services, to detail how dealers can maximize profit participation programs through disciplined review, strategic structure selection, and consistent execution. Watch the full segment here.