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Twice a year, ACV brings together teammates from across the entire organization for Aivolution—a company-wide event dedicated to sharing AI progress, best practices and real-world learnings. Because at ACV, AI isn't a buzzword. It's a business driver. From hands-on training and expert keynotes to deep dives into how our Product and Technology teams are applying AI to build smarter products, AIvolution is where we turn ideas into outcomes. At this year's event, ACV's Chris Wood shared a perspective that stopped us in our tracks: our dealer partners aren't waiting on AI either. They're already exploring these tools alongside us; and the learning goes both ways. That's the kind of industry we want to be part of building. 🤝 #AI #AIvolution #TeamACV #AutomotiveIndustry #CustomerExperience #AutoTech #Innovation #DealerSuccess #FutureOfAuto

The fastest way to lose a customer? Hit them with the wrong number on their trade. 👀 ACV's own Randy Barone, VP of Business Development, joined Ted Ings for another Ted Ings' Fixed Ops Roundtable® at The Niello Company in Sacramento — and this moment says it all. Everybody gets excited about buying cars out of service, but if you're hitting customers with a lowball offer, you're not just losing the car — you're losing the customer. Done right, service acquisition isn't just an inventory strategy. It's a retention strategy. A service strategy. A loyalty strategy. Randy calls it the circle of life — and he's right. Are you appraising every service customer that comes through your drive? Drop your thoughts below. 👇 #ServiceAcquisition #ConsumerAcquisition #FixedOps #UsedCars #DealerSuccess #InventoryStrategy #TeamACV

The latest J.P. Morgan dealer survey results are in, and the data points to a clear trend: franchise dealers are increasingly moving away from physical lanes and choosing digital-first wholesale to drive efficiency and profitability. 📈 Swipe through to see the latest stats and find out why more dealers are trusting ACV to protect their bottom line. ➡️ #AutomotiveIndustry #FranchiseDealers #ACVAuctions #DigitalWholesale #DealerSuccess

Proud to see our VP of Data Science & Analytics, Dr. John Coles, bringing some real insight to the AI conversation. His big takeaway? It's not about the tools — it's about alignment. Before your next AI demo, ask yourself these four questions first. 🎙️ Thanks for having us, More Than Cars!

From Matthew Mitteldorfer’s fireside chat on consumer acquisition strategies to meaningful conversations with independent dealers at our booth, this year's conference reinforced what we already know — the independent dealer community is resilient, innovative, and hungry for what's next. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked the hard questions, and shared what's happening on your lots. These conversations fuel everything we do. Until next time, National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. 👋 Chris Taylor Brenna Stansberry Barbara Zendejas Danny Fana Erica Novick Jason Burns Jeremy Feary, MS Joanne Bodine Zachary Pinkney Stephanie Colpo Carrig #NIADA2026 #IndependentDealers #AutomotiveIndustry #UsedCars #TeamACV #DealerSuccess #ConsumerAcquisition #CarDealers"

One of the most common mistakes dealers make when building a consumer acquisition strategy? Handing it off to a sales rep as a side job. At National Independent Automobile Dealers Association 2026, ACV's Matthew Mitteldorfer sat down with independent dealers Chris Taylor and Brenna Stansberry for a candid fireside chat on what it really takes to build a successful buy center operation. Chris put it simply — you need a dedicated person. That's their job. That's their focus. And when you make that commitment, the results follow. This is just a taste of what came out of this conversation. Stay tuned — there's a lot more where this came from. 🎥 Do you have a dedicated buyer at your store? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 #NIADA2026 #IndependentDealers #ConsumerAcquisition #BuyCenter #UsedCarIndustry #DealerSuccess #TeamACV

Tomorrow at National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, you'll hear from two dealers on completely opposite ends of the consumer sourcing spectrum — and both of them are winning. Chris Taylor has built his entire operation around buying directly from consumers. Nearly all of his inventory bypasses the auction entirely. Brenna Stansberry takes a different approach — a carefully balanced mix where consumer acquisition plays a key supporting role that keeps her business healthy and her inventory consistent. Two strategies. Two perspectives. One conversation that could change how you think about sourcing. ACV's Matthew Mitteldorfer is moderating, and this one is going to be worth showing up early for. 📅 Tomorrow — Tuesday, June 23rd · 9:00–9:50am · Crest 1-2 🎤 Skip the Lane: How Dealers Are Going Straight to the Source Drop a 👋🏼 below if you're planning to be there or submit a question you want us to tackle on stage! #NIADA2025 #IndependentDealers #ConsumerAcquisition #UsedCarIndustry #InventorySourcing #DealerSuccess #TeamACV

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The used car market is shifting — and the dealers winning on inventory aren't waiting for auction day. We're heading to NIADA 2026, and we're sitting down with two independent dealers who are doing consumer acquisition the right way. Join ACV's Matthew Mitteldorfer for a fireside chat with Chris Taylor and Brenna Stansberry as they pull back the curtain on how they're sourcing vehicles directly from consumers — and why it's changing everything from gross profit to time to line. 📅 Tuesday, June 23rd · 9:00–9:50am · Crest 1-2 🎤 Skip the Lane: How Dealers Are Going Straight to the Source #NIADA2026 #IndependentDealers #ConsumerAcquisition #UsedCarIndustry #AutomotiveRetail #DealerSuccess #InventorySourcing #TeamACV National Independent Automobile Dealers Association

The dealers who win are not just looking for the number. They are looking for THEIR number. ACV CEO George Chamoun explains how inventory decisions are evolving and why wholesale value, retail opportunity and guaranteed value can look different depending on the dealership, market and strategy. ACV MAX helps dealers make those decisions with more confidence. #InventoryStrategy #Dealerships #UsedCars #AutoTech