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We specialize in helping automotive dealerships leverage a strategic blend of digital and traditional marketing and advertising to increase sales. Learn more at SunnyMedia.com

The FTC is cracking down on dealerships that advertise cars they've already sold. Here's what drivers and dealers should...
06/25/2026

The FTC is cracking down on dealerships that advertise cars they've already sold. Here's what drivers and dealers should know.

📌 What's happening — The Federal Trade Commission is targeting dealers who keep ads running for vehicles no longer on the lot. Stricter enforcement and fines are expected.
💡 Why it matters — For buyers, this means fewer bait-and-switch experiences when shopping online. For dealers, it means faster ad removal processes after every sale.
📊 What to expect — Dealerships will need tighter coordination between sales and marketing teams. The days of leaving sold-car listings up 'just in case' are over.

Transparency in auto advertising is no longer optional — it's being enforced.

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Moving forward, dealerships will need to act more quickly to remove advertisements after selling a car.

The grayscale era may be ending. Experts say more drivers want brightly colored cars — and automakers are responding. 📌...
06/18/2026

The grayscale era may be ending. Experts say more drivers want brightly colored cars — and automakers are responding.

📌 What's changing — After years of white, black, silver, and gray dominating lots, demand for vibrant paint colors is rising across segments.
💡 Why it matters — Color choice is deeply personal. The shift suggests buyers are moving from resale-focused thinking toward self-expression.
📊 What to watch — Manufacturers report growing interest in blues, greens, and warm tones from compacts to SUVs.

Your next car might finally look like you picked it on purpose.

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It looks like more colorful cars are poised for a comeback, displacing the grayscale ones that currently saturate parking lots.

Google just announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto — and it could reshape the in-car tech experience...
06/11/2026

Google just announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto — and it could reshape the in-car tech experience.

📌 What's changing — Google is building an open-source platform that lets automakers run more core vehicle features directly through Android Auto.
💡 Why it matters — Open-source means more manufacturers can integrate the system more deeply. Expect faster updates, better app support, and a more seamless phone-to-car connection.
📊 What it means for buyers — Android Auto may become more consistent across brands, reducing the 'tech lottery' of choosing between infotainment systems.

The in-car software experience is becoming as important as the hardware.

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Google announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto, which it says will run more key features in cars moving forward.

Florida just signed a new law paving the way for air taxis and advanced air mobility — and it signals where urban transp...
06/04/2026

Florida just signed a new law paving the way for air taxis and advanced air mobility — and it signals where urban transportation is heading.

📌 What happened — Gov. DeSantis signed legislation creating a regulatory framework for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility vehicles in Florida.
💡 Why it matters — This makes Florida one of the first states to formally prepare infrastructure and regulation for commercial air taxi service. The law addresses vertiport development, airspace coordination, and safety standards.
📊 What it means for drivers — While air taxis won't replace cars, they'll reshape short-distance urban travel. Think airport transfers, cross-city commutes, and coastal routes — areas where congestion makes ground travel inefficient.

The future of getting around isn't just electric. It's airborne.

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The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.

Acura just recreated a full 1980s dealership experience to celebrate its 40th anniversary — and it's a masterclass in au...
05/28/2026

Acura just recreated a full 1980s dealership experience to celebrate its 40th anniversary — and it's a masterclass in automotive brand storytelling.

📌 What they did — Acura built an immersive retro dealership complete with period-accurate details, giving fans a walk through the brand's history.
💡 Why it matters — In an era of digital-everything, a physical brand experience stands out. Nostalgia-driven marketing creates emotional connections that specs and features alone can't.
📊 The bigger picture — Automakers are increasingly investing in experiential marketing to differentiate in a crowded market. Brand loyalty is built on feeling, not just function.

Sometimes the best way to show where you're going is to remind people where you started.

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Displayed at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the exhibit takes you back to a time when the Legend and Integra shared a showroom.

FTC is now targeting dealerships for advertising cars they've already sold. Here's what drivers and dealers should know....
05/21/2026

FTC is now targeting dealerships for advertising cars they've already sold. Here's what drivers and dealers should know.

📌 What's happening — The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on dealers who keep ads running for vehicles no longer on the lot.
💡 Why it matters — For buyers, this means fewer frustrating bait-and-switch experiences when shopping online. For dealers, it means faster ad removal after every sale.
📊 What to expect — Stricter enforcement and potential fines. Dealerships will need tighter processes between sales and marketing teams.

Transparency in auto advertising is no longer optional — it's being enforced.

Read more:

Moving forward, dealerships will need to act more quickly to remove advertisements after selling a car.

Google just announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto — here's what it means for drivers. 📌 What's cha...
05/14/2026

Google just announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto — here's what it means for drivers.

📌 What's changing — Google is building an open-source platform that lets automakers run more core vehicle features directly through Android Auto.
💡 Why it matters — Open-source means more manufacturers can integrate the system more deeply. Expect faster updates, better app support, and a more seamless phone-to-car experience.
📊 What it means for buyers — Android Auto may become more consistent across brands, reducing the 'tech lottery' of choosing between infotainment systems.

The in-car software experience is becoming as important as the hardware.

Read more:

Google announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto, which it says will run more key features in cars moving forward.

Apple CarPlay is getting video. Here's what to expect.A future iOS update is expected to bring video playback from Apple...
04/30/2026

Apple CarPlay is getting video. Here's what to expect.
A future iOS update is expected to bring video playback from Apple TV and other sources directly to your vehicle's built-in display:
📌 What's coming — iOS 26 is expected to support video streaming through CarPlay-compatible screens, letting passengers (and parked drivers) watch content through the car's infotainment system.
📌 Who it's for — Primarily a passenger and parked-vehicle feature. Not designed for use while driving.
📌 What it means for your vehicle — Compatibility depends on your CarPlay setup. Newer infotainment systems with larger screens will benefit most.
📌 The bigger picture — As cars become connected entertainment hubs, a well-equipped infotainment system carries increasing value for resale and daily usability alike.
Your car is becoming a living room on wheels. The tech is catching up fast.
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A future iOS version will support Apple TV and other video sources on vehicles' built-in screens.

Hyundai and Kia's new safety system detects hazards within centimeters. Here's what that means for drivers.The two autom...
04/23/2026

Hyundai and Kia's new safety system detects hazards within centimeters. Here's what that means for drivers.
The two automakers unveiled Vision Pulse — an ultra-wide-band safety system built for complex urban environments:

📌 What it does — Uses UWB (ultra-wide-band) technology to detect nearby vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles with centimeter-level precision.
💡Where it shines — Dense urban environments: intersections, parking structures, construction zones — where traditional sensors lose accuracy.
📊 Why it matters — Most collision-avoidance systems are built for highway speeds. Vision Pulse targets the low-speed, high-complexity situations where urban accidents actually happen.

What's next — Expect this technology to roll out across Hyundai and Kia model lines as it moves from concept to production.
Safer cars aren't just a feature anymore — they're the baseline the industry is building toward.

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Ultra-wide-band system improves urban collision avoidance with centimeter-level detection in complex environments.

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