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Raising and managing capital for your dealership provides new opportunities. And you don’t have to do it alone. Our auto dealer team has decades of industry expertise and a thorough knowledge of local and national market matters. Business growth is just around the corner.

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Insights for Auto Retailers

Truist Dealer Insider gives you reliable updates on industry topics that auto dealer leaders like you care most about, including M&A, lending, and views from professionals and other entrepreneurs influencing the future of auto retail. Get timely information that you can trust and use in developing strategies to make your dealerships more valuable.

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Truist Dealer Insider, The Automotive Retail Newsletter Volume 7, Summer 2023

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Auto Dealers Managing Rate Risk

Use scenario planning, hedging, and debt targets to stay ready for rate swings.

Fed uncertainty, inflation pressure, and higher-for-longer borrowing costs make planning essential for dealership balance sheets.
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05/04/2026
How Dealers Can Manage Rate Risk in 2026 and 2027

Auto Dealers Managing Rate Risk

Use scenario planning, hedging, and debt targets to stay ready for rate swings.
05/04/2026
Article
05/04/2026
How Dealers Can Manage Rate Risk in 2026 and 2027

Auto Dealers Lessons in leadership from NADA’s Vice Chair

Five decades in automotive retail shaped a leadership framework built on trust, execution, and adaptability.

From operator to NADA Vice Chair, Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello outlines the seven principles that define resilient, high-performing leaders.
01/23/2026
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01/23/2026
NADA Vice Chair Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello’s Leadership Playbook

Auto Dealers Lessons in leadership from NADA’s Vice Chair

Five decades in automotive retail shaped a leadership framework built on trust, execution, and adaptability.
01/23/2026
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01/23/2026
NADA Vice Chair Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello’s Leadership Playbook

Auto Dealers Economists expect another strong year for auto retailers

High-income demand, disciplined operations, and service revenue should lead to strong dealer returns.

Economists project a step-up in GDP growth will support steady vehicle demand and profits for auto retailers.
01/14/2026
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01/14/2026
A Growing Economy Backs Auto Retailers in 2026

Auto Dealers Economists expect another strong year for auto retailers

High-income demand, disciplined operations, and service revenue should lead to strong dealer returns.
01/14/2026
Article
01/14/2026
A Growing Economy Backs Auto Retailers in 2026
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    Get in touch with an expert.

    We’ve got the expertise to take your business to the next level. Talk with our industry specialists and gain the advantage of our auto dealer capabilities.

    Jason W. Smith
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