Dealer Transparency Tracker, More Mobile Service Options, Consumer Confidence Up

Dealer Transparency Tracker, More Mobile Service Options, Consumer Confidence Up

Author: More Than Cars Media Network February 26, 2026 Duration: 14:34
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1279: Today we break down CarEdge’s new Dealer Transparency Index shaking up pricing accountability, GM’s MobileService+ reboot with lower-cost gas crossovers, and a fresh bump in consumer confidence that could signal steadier showroom traffic ahead. CarEdge just launched a new public report card for dealers—and it’s aiming straight at pricing transparency. The AI-powered platform unveiled its Dealer Transparency Index, grading over 4,600 U.S. dealerships on how “r...

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