Key 2026 focus areas: F&I and employee relief via AI

Today's show features:

- Stephen Hill, Managing Partner at Oakes Auto Inc

- Dave Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global

- Greg Smith, Vice President of Operations at Leavens Automotive Group

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