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Lauren Lawrence

Associate Editor

Lauren Lawrence is the associate editor for Auto Dealer Today, F&I and Showroom, Agent Entrepreneur, and P&A Magazine. She has worked as a journalist and written for the automotive and healthcare industries. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading and writing fiction. Her first car was a purple Chevrolet Camaro named Prince. 

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•September 21, 2026

Volvo Appoints President and CEO

Klaus Zellmer will replace Håkan Samuelsson as president and CEO of Volvo Cars in 2027 as the company makes strategic shifts toward profitability and cash generation.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•September 16, 2026

Vehicle Ownership Costs Rising

Fuel prices, car prices and depreciation are all factors for new vehicles, and this year’s average annual numbers are up with the inclusion of electrics and hybrids.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•September 14, 2026

Toyota Tops Longevity List

Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Acura came out on top in iSeeCars’ latest longest-lasting car brand study, all eclipsing the overall average chance of reaching 250,000 miles.

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Articles•by Lauren Lawrence•September 10, 2026

From Military Service to Service Bay

Shifting Gears aims to alleviate the strain caused by the auto industry’s technician shortage while easing the sometimes jarring transition that veterans face after leaving the Army.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•September 9, 2026

European EV Sales Skyrocket

The EV market on the continent held strong in July with almost 25% of new-car sales being fully electric units, a stark contrast to the U.S., where EV sales declined about 42%.

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Articles•by Lauren Lawrence•August 31, 2026

Targeted Training Drives Results

Today’s technology, instead of threatening F&I managers, can actually make them better, according to an industry veteran who’s watched market setbacks roil the unprepared.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•August 26, 2026

Parts Delivery Takes Flight

A Detroit auto group has launched an autonomous parts-delivery program using drone technology, thanks to a grant from Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility Activation Fund.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•August 24, 2026

NY Advances Charging Infrastructure

Public EV charging in New York is getting a boost with a new program designed to help public entities cut purchase and installation costs of Level 2 charging stations.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•August 19, 2026

Find Efficiency in Fixed Ops

A new report shows how service departments can maximize their profitability through efficiency, productivity and the right tools in technicians' hands.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•August 17, 2026

Closing the Seat Gap

Mass-market brand vehicle seats are outpacing luxury versions when it comes to customer satisfaction, according JD Power research.

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