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What Customers Really Think About Their Service Advisors.

What Customers Really Think About Their Service Advisors

CDK surveyed thousands of dealership Service customers and while overall satisfaction with dealership service dipped this year, one role consistently...
1 Min ReadFeb 27CDK Global
Video about Real Results From C D K Intelligence Suite Users.

Video: Real Results From CDK Intelligence Suite Users

In today’s fast-paced business environment, data has become a vital asset for driving smarter decisions and operational efficiency. In the...
2 Min ReadFeb 26CDK Global
Comparing Intelligence Suite and Intelligence Suite Pro.

Comparing Intelligence Suite and Intelligence Suite Pro

Every dealership uses data a little differently. Some teams want consistent, ready-to-use reporting that keeps everyone aligned day-to-day. Others want...
3 Min ReadFeb 25CDK Global
The Twenty Twenty Five F and I Buyer Experience. Getting the Balance Right.

The 2026 F&I Buyer Experience: Getting the Balance Right

One of the standout metrics from the recently released 2026 CDK Friction Points Study is that car buyers move through the...
4 Min ReadFeb 20CDK Global
Everything You Need to Know About the C D K Modern Retail Suite.

Everything You Need to Know About the CDK Modern Retail Suite

The Current State of Retail FrictionWhat’s the CDK Modern Retail Suite?The Core of Connection: CDK CRM and IntelligenceSolve the Duplicate...
9 Min ReadFeb 18CDK Global
What We Shared About Data and Intelligence at N A D A Twenty Twenty Six.

What We Shared About Data and Intelligence at NADA 2026

What We Shared About Data and Intelligence at NADA Throughout NADA, many dealers stopped by to talk about the role data...
4 Min ReadFeb 16CDK Global
Bestselling Cars Drop in Price in January

Bestselling Cars Drop in Price in January

Last month, we introduced the CDK Affordability Tracker to illustrate how mathematical averages for every car sold don’t necessarily represent...
3 Min ReadFeb 10David Thomas
N A D A Twenty Twenty Six Recap. C D K’s Latest Solutions for Dealership Success.

NADA 2026 Recap: CDK’s Latest Solutions for Dealership Success

NADA is more than just an event. It’s the heartbeat of the automotive retail industry. Every year, thousands of dealers,...
4 Min ReadFeb 9CDK Global
Huge Rebound in Customer Experience Kicks Off 2026

Huge Rebound in Customer Experience Kicks Off 2026

Significant end-of-year discounts and record-setting sales from some brands led to a the CDK Ease of Purchase score to make...
2 Min ReadFeb 2David Thomas
C D K Releases the Twenty Twenty Six Friction Points Study.

CDK Releases the 2026 Friction Points Study

The latest CDK Friction Points study offers a revealing look at the state of automotive retail as dealers navigate an...
2 Min ReadJan 29CDK Global
What Three Hundred Thousand Returning E V Leases Mean for Dealership Inventory Strategy.

What 300,000 Returning EV Leases Mean for Dealership Inventory Strategy

More than 300,000 EVs are expected to return from lease in 2026, which is an increase of more than 200%...
4 Min ReadJan 22CDK Global
CDK Affordability Tracker Puts Spotlight on Bestsellers

CDK Affordability Tracker Puts Spotlight on Bestsellers

Affordability. It’s not just a buzzword. It’s not just a media talking point. Higher prices across the board are impacting consumer...
4 Min ReadJan 15David Thomas