CDK Global

08/28/2026

It is with great admiration that we at CDK offer our well wishes for Brian MacDonald in his retirement.

In this moment of evolution across the automotive retail industry, we are pleased to welcome our new president and CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna.

We look forward to advancing our dealer-focused mission together while creating even greater value for our customers, partners, and employees.

Read the full press release: https://www2.cdkglobal.com/l/146251/2026-08-28/3g7snf

08/28/2026

Used EV prices are up, lease returns are growing, and demand is increasingly reaching consumers who may have been priced out of the new EV market. 🚗⚡

As more EV owners consider buying used, dealerships have a unique chance to capture the next wave of electric vehicle shoppers.

Read our latest insights:
👉 https://bit.ly/3UodNFB

In our latest Friction Points study, we uncover where the industry has improved and what still creates friction for customers.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Can transparency and negotiation coexist in today’s car-buying journey? 🤝

Buyers want upfront pricing, but they also want the chance to score a better deal.

Discover why transparency alone isn't improving the negotiation experience and how dealers can strike the right balance in our latest blog:
👉 https://bit.ly/4qCVdWd

Buyers value upfront pricing yet continue to seek dealer discounts and incentives. Discover how transparent negotiations can improve the car-buying experience.

08/26/2026

You won't want to miss today's CBT Live!

We'll be joined by Mike Maroone, Chairman & CEO of Maroone USA, and Leigh Ann Conver, Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Data & Intelligence at CDK.

Join the live and ask any questions! See you at noon ET!

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CBT Live, powered by: CDK Global

08/25/2026

Are more integrations always better? Not everyone agrees.

Join us on September 1 at Noon CST for a candid discussion that challenges common assumptions about APIs, connected technology, and what dealers should really prioritize for long-term success.

Register today:
👉 https://bit.ly/3StAQ16

08/25/2026

Stop by Booth #438 at Digital Dealer 2026 Conference & Expo and learn how to move deals forward with AI, and bring CRM + Digital Retail + F&I together to win from click to close.

Register now:
👉 https://bit.ly/4wOu1oO

08/25/2026

What's new in CDK this month?

Explore the latest enhancements across Fixed Operations, Inventory, Variable Operations, and more:
👉 https://bit.ly/4gzpY9T

08/21/2026

A report tells you something changed. It doesn’t always tell you why.

Gross is down. Appointments aren’t converting. Service performance slipped. The first number you notice may not actually be where the problem started.

Our latest blog looks at how asking better questions can help dealerships get beyond what happened and better understand what may be driving performance:
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In our latest Friction Points study, we uncover where the industry has improved and what still creates friction for customers.

08/21/2026

You heard right.

With the CDK Dealership Xperience Platform, there’s no more bolt-ons.

No more disconnected systems. No more inefficient workflows. No more managing multiple vendors to get the technology your dealership needs.

Built on a secure, cloud-first foundation, the CDK Dealership Xperience Platform leverages the industry's largest dealership dataset to power AI and a built-in CDP - alongside deep OEM and partner integrations - that help dealerships work smarter.

The CDK Dealership Xperience Platform includes:

🏗️ Foundations Suite
🛒 Modern Retail Suite
🚗 Vehicle Inventory Suite
🔧 Fixed Operations Suite
📊 Intelligence Suite

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ztoAOy