Top 10 F&I and Showroom Stories of 2025
The most-clicked posts ran the gamut from used-car sales outlook and a dealer group’s challenge to direct sales, to product sales guidance and the death of the FTC's CARS Rule.
A news item on the scuttling of the Federal Trade Commission's car-shopping rule made the top 10 most-clicked stories on our website this year.
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Our F&I and Showroom readers follow a mix of industry news and experts' guidance on how to do the job of F&I sales at the most successful levels. Here are pieces they clicked on the most this year:
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Automakers Develop Car Sanitizer
Hyundai and Kia say the particular ultraviolet light used in the technology has been demonstrated to kill the vast majority of a potentially harmful bacterium inside a vehicle.
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European EV Market Hits Record
Seven out of the top 10 electric vehicles sold so far in 2026 in Europe are by European brands, and automakers are seeing the power train fill up their order books.
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Used EVs Outpace New
While North American electric-vehicle sales remain down year-over-year, May sales saw a 3% increase from April’s numbers as used EVs led the market.
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Consumer Outlook on the Rise
Younger generations are feeling more positive about their financial futures and current affordability pressures than older generations, according to recent TransUnion data.
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AutoNation Acquires Top Toyota Store
The automotive group added Toyota of Newnan, a high-performing dealership in Georgia, to its roster of over 300 rooftops across the U.S.
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Reynolds Names Speakers for Amplify Event
The keynoters will explore challenges that are reshaping the industry, speaking on how dealerships can adapt, innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing atmosphere.
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Mitsubishi Sets Growth Strategy, Structural Transformation
The Japanese automaker aims to 'strengthen products and technologies that embody its brand identity,' focus on its strongest markets and expand value-chain businesses 'that leverage its unique strengths.'
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Why Your F&I PVR Is Misleading You
Here’s a handy checklist of the numbers to track in 2026 instead.
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Need for Speed: EV Apps Lack Consistency
Fifty-five percent of surveyed EV owners said their mobile applications had a major or moderate impact on their purchasing decisions, but connectivity issues remain a problem.
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Inventory of New Units Stable
Auto brands spent April clearing out most of their 2025 supply with incentives while holding firm on 2026 prices, striking a balance to meet demand and protect their bottom lines.
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