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Lauren Lawrence

Associate Editor

Lauren Lawrence is the associate editor for Auto Dealer Today, F&I and Showroom, Agent Entrepreneur, and P&A Magazine. She has worked as a journalist and written for the automotive and healthcare industries. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading and writing fiction. Her first car was a purple Chevrolet Camaro named Prince. 

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•April 21, 2026

Wireless EV Charging is on the Horizon

In what Porsche says is an industry first, its 2026 Cayenne is joining the automaker’s electric SUV lineup with an optional inductive charging system that can be purchased with the vehicle.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•April 16, 2026

EV Battery Cycle Life at Risk

Fast charging of electric vehicles provides a solution for range anxiety, but it also poses a risk to battery cycle life due to increased temperatures, according to an EV supply chain data provider.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•April 7, 2026

Gas Prices Driving Consumer Interest

CarGurus’ first quarterly review of 2026 shows that affordability concerns are continuing to drive consumer purchases with a shift to more fuel-efficient options.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 31, 2026

Insurance Rates Continue to Fall

Car insurance premiums have continued to decline so far this year, the overall national average settling at $138 per month in March, according to Insurify data.

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Videos•by Lauren Lawrence•March 25, 2026

Dealer Debrief: Safety, Supply & Partnership

In this week's Dealer Debrief, host Lauren Lawrence covers a new safety assessment, current inventory issues, and a new payables process for dealerships.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 24, 2026

Stellantis Expands Charging Network

Five of its brands now have greater access to battery-electric vehicle charging through Tesla’s Supercharger network across North America.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 17, 2026

Safety Drives Insurance Rates

Sixteen out of the 20 cheapest vehicles to insure in 2026 are SUVs, according to CarInsurance.com, largely because of their safety features and lower repair costs.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 10, 2026

Auto Loan Defaults Measured Amid Inflation

According to LendingTree data, the average monthly auto loan payment was $540 in the fourth quarter, and the average credit score for those with a recorded default was 529.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 4, 2026

Used-Vehicle Program Aims to Draw More Buyers

GM says more than 750 dealers across the U.S. are enrolled in CarBravo and that in January CarBravo dealers sold over two times the certified volume of Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealers using traditional CPO.

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News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 3, 2026

Recall Service Reaches Milestone

Eight state DMVs participate in the Vehicle Recall Search Service created by Carfax and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to reduce the number of unaddressed vehicle recall repairs.

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