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Insights, stories, and updates from the team reshaping how vehicles get bought and sold.
The Two Problems Killing Powersports Growth
Powersports isn’t short on demand. It’s short on response. Notes from my webinar with the NPDA’s Mark Sheffield.
How We Rebuilt ekho.com with AI in a Week
We rebuilt our entire corporate website off Webflow in a week using AI. Here's what worked, what almost didn't, and why dealer websites are a completely different problem.
What Buyers Actually Say to an AI Sales Agent at 2:14pm on a Sunday
Two real AI Sales Agent conversations, anonymized - and what they reveal about how buyers actually want to be sold to.
Why “Online Vehicle Sales” Usually Breaks at Checkout
Most “online checkout” tools are lead-capture forms in costume — and the marketplace “Buy Now” button is the most expensive lead form a dealer has ever paid for.
Moto Morini Deploys Ekho's AI Sales Agent Across U.S. Website and Dealer Network
An iconic Italian marque takes its U.S. dealer network AI-native.
The end of the price-on-the-windshield era
The FTC’s 2026 enforcement wave has shifted from threat to practice — and it’s spreading well beyond auto.
Accessories Drive Margin. Why Aren't They in Every Deal?
Parts and accessories carry 32.6% gross margin. Most of those dollars never make it into the deal — until now.
Capturing Customers Who Don't Want to Come In
What happens when a growing share of your future customers won't step foot in the dealership? Lessons from the Dealer Excellence main stage at AIM Expo.
Ekho Named to the 2026 Powersports Business Nifty 50 as the Top-Ranked Dealer Tech Platform
Ekho ranks #16 on the Nifty 50 — and #1 among dealership technology platforms.
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