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TrueCar, just me?

I read the article as saying TrueCar was looking to acquire other companies rather than be acquired. Considering market conditions and TrueCar's persistent net losses, that was a surprise. But maybe they really believe their new DR product can save them.
Whoops, you're right!

The idea of a public group buying them did the get wheels turning for me....

And it's not unprecedented - CarMax bought Edmunds
 
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A dealer expresses frustration with declining TrueCar lead quality and conversion rates, noting that leads are less responsive and consumers are upset by aggressive dealer contact, while other dealers confirm similar experiences and attribute the decline to TrueCar's algorithmic lead distribution changes and lack of consumer transparency about lead submission. The consensus is that TrueCar's lead quality has degraded significantly over time—particularly affecting historically strong sources like USAA—with close rates dropping from double digits to single digits or lower, though dealers acknowledge they still receive enough deals monthly to justify maintaining the service despite poor performance.

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