The State of Automotive is an independent research and directory resource focused on dealership software and automotive retail technology. It helps dealership leaders compare more than 150 platforms across CRM, dealer management systems, websites, digital retail, marketing, inventory, pricing, analytics, and fixed operations. Rather than relying on vendor demonstrations or promotional claims, the site says its research uses public signals from more than 23,000 franchise dealerships to examine software adoption, regional patterns, and how products appear together in real dealership technology stacks. Vendor guides use a consistent format, outlining each platform’s purpose, potential strengths, and questions to consider before signing.

Visitors can browse category hubs, vendor profiles, ecosystem directories, agency listings, dealer groups, and articles. The resource also offers vendor recommendations and practical guides, including advice on website platform migrations and dealership software selection. Its coverage includes established providers and newer tools for customer engagement, service operations, inventory management, and AI.