There is a widespread dealership EDR issue that needs to be addressed. Walk into almost any dealership today and ask about cybersecurity, and you’ll hear a confident answer: “We have EDR.” On the surface, that sounds reassuring. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is widely marketed as a powerful defense against modern cyber threats. It can … Read more
If you think dealership cybersecurity threats have been escalating over the past few years… you’re right. But what’s happening now is different. A new generation of artificial intelligence – highlighted by Anthropic’s “Mythos” model – isn’t just making cyberattacks more frequent. It’s making them smarter, faster, and far more scalable. And global leaders are paying … Read more
There’s no denying it — Tekion is having a moment. Across the country, dealerships are making the move. Some are actively switching. Others are evaluating. And many more are watching closely, trying to decide if now is the time to jump in. It’s not happening by accident. A combination of real-world disruption and next-generation innovation … Read more
If 2024 was the year of AI curiosity and 2025 was the year of experimentation, many industry observers believe 2026 may become the first true operations year for dealerships using AI. Conversations across the industry point to full AI integration moving from “nice to have” to “strategic priority.” And it makes sense. Dealerships using AI … Read more
In Cybersecurity tools getting boost from AI, Automotive News reports that as thousands of dealers prepare for the upcoming NADA Show in Las Vegas, cybersecurity is firmly top of mind—driven by growing regulatory pressure under the FTC Safeguards Rule and the rapidly increasing sophistication of cyber threats facing dealerships. The article highlights how artificial intelligence is … Read more
Dealerships using AI are responding faster to customers, booking more appointments, and handling more work with fewer people. From AI-powered chat on your website to voice bots answering phones after hours, artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how auto and truck dealerships compete. The opportunity is huge—but so is the responsibility, because every new … Read more
For most modern auto and truck dealerships, Microsoft 365 isn’t just a productivity suite — it’s the backbone of daily operations. Email, calendars, financial reporting, HR systems, customer records, collaboration tools, and even service workflows live inside this cloud tenant. But here’s the hard truth: just because your data lives in Microsoft 365 doesn’t mean … Read more
The shock of the 2024 CDK ransomware attack may be fading, but its impact is still shaping dealership cybersecurity. Frozen titles, dead sales systems, handwritten forms, and millions in lost revenue reminded everyone just how dependent dealerships are on their DMS—and how quickly operations collapse when cybercriminals find a way in. Here’s how to build … Read more
A recent Automotive News article titled “AI for good battles AI used in dealership cybercrime” (Nov. 26, 2025) highlights a stark reality for today’s auto and truck dealers: the cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving too quickly for in-house IT teams to manage alone. And few people have been sounding that alarm longer than Erik Nachbahr, … Read more