Dealer Transformation Index™

Measuring dealer-consumer alignment across continued industry evolution

Urban Science® has teamed up with the Harris Poll to conduct ongoing, comprehensive research on the state of the automotive industry through the eyes of dealers and auto buyers. This page includes ongoing highlights of our findings.

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The EV Future

Prepare to meet growing demand while you still can

The impact of EVs on the future of the automotive industry can’t be overstated. Both auto buyers and dealers recognize and agree electrification has the greatest potential to change the future of the auto industry in the coming years. Preparation and optimization for increasing EV-related sales and service needs is critical – and it all starts with dealer and auto-buyer education.

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Dealership Service

Powering Thriving Dealerships With Dealer Service

Across myriad industry shifts and evolutions, healthy dealership service operations have powered thriving dealerships. Service lanes not only deliver high-margin engagements on the back end, they drive meaningful interactions that can build long-term loyalty that leads to future sales as well. To create, nurture and make the most of these opportunities, it’s critical dealers and OEMs recognize auto-buyer perceptions about how franchise stores stack up against independent repair shops – and adjust their approaches to mitigate risks and seize lucrative opportunities now and in the future.

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Digital Retailing

Finding a Sustainable Middle Ground Between Dealers, Customers and OEMs

While digital channels have been embraced for many years in dealership sales and service operations, today a number of OEMs believe there’s significant opportunity to offer a complete end-to-end purchase experience that happens entirely online.

But is that what customers really want? Or do consumers still value the in-person dealership experience – even if there are some elements of it they dislike? The answers may surprise you and should guide OEMs and dealers toward a thoughtful approach to creating the purchase processes of tomorrow.

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October 18th,  2022

Finding a Sustainable Middle Ground Between Dealers, Customers and OEMs

While digital channels have been embraced for many years in dealership sales and service operations, today, a number of OEMs believe there’s significant opportunity to offer a complete end-to-end purchase experience that happens entirely online.

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March 9th,  2023 Article

Urban Scientist receives prestigious award for 1,000 hours of rescue work with The Red Cross

On Feb. 9, 2023, Lisa Walden, senior implementation engineer, was awarded the highest level of the Rescue Service Medal of Honor by Kai Klose, Hessian Minister for Social Affairs, Wiesbaden, Germany, for serving 1,000 hours of voluntary paramedic work with The Red Cross.

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March 9th,  2023 Article

Urban Scientist receives prestigious award for 1,000 hours of rescue work with The Red Cross

On Feb. 9, 2023, Lisa Walden, senior implementation engineer, was awarded the highest level of the Rescue Service Medal of Honor by Kai Klose, Hessian Minister for Social Affairs, Wiesbaden, Germany, for serving 1,000 hours of voluntary paramedic work with The Red Cross.

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February 15th,  2023 Article

Mexico-City-based Urban Scientists bring joy to local children with toys for Día de los Reyes

In December, our colleagues working out of our Mexico City office came together to bring joy to their community by collecting and distributing toys to local children in celebration of the Christian holiday Día de los Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day or Epiphany.

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February 15th,  2023 Article

Mexico-City-based Urban Scientists bring joy to local children with toys for Día de los Reyes

In December, our colleagues working out of our Mexico City office came together to bring joy to their community by collecting and distributing toys to local children in celebration of the Christian holiday Día de los Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day or Epiphany.

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January 19th,  2023 Article

Nashville Office Reunites with Second Harvest Food Bank after Community Giving Grant award

Last month, employees from our Nashville office put our #DoGreatThings value into action by volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

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January 19th,  2023 Article

Nashville Office Reunites with Second Harvest Food Bank after Community Giving Grant award

Last month, employees from our Nashville office put our #DoGreatThings value into action by volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

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December 15th,  2022 Article

Urban Science microgrant program awards $15,000 to employee selected nonprofits globally

At Urban Science, we’re known for tapping the power of our unrivaled data and technology – and our proven scientific processes and methodologies to help automotive manufacturers and dealers, and the advertising technology firms that support them, achieve clarity and business certainty in even the most ambiguous market conditions.

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December 15th,  2022 Article

Urban Science microgrant program awards $15,000 to employee selected nonprofits globally

At Urban Science, we’re known for tapping the power of our unrivaled data and technology – and our proven scientific processes and methodologies to help automotive manufacturers and dealers, and the advertising technology firms that support them, achieve clarity and business certainty in even the most ambiguous market conditions.

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November 21st,  2022 Blog

Long Beach Urban Scientists mesh philanthropy, volunteerism to support foster kids through Together We Rise

This fall, Long Beach-based Urban Scientists doubled down on their commitment to #Community by coming together to assemble activity kits with Together We Rise, a non-profit that works to improve […]

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November 21st,  2022 Blog

Long Beach Urban Scientists mesh philanthropy, volunteerism to support foster kids through Together We Rise

This fall, Long Beach-based Urban Scientists doubled down on their commitment to #Community by coming together to assemble activity kits with Together We Rise, a non-profit that works to improve […]

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October 24th,  2022 Article

Urban Scientists Join Life Remodeled to Beautify Detroit’s West Side

On October 4, 2022, 17 Detroit-based Urban Scientists spent the day volunteering with Life Remodeled, a non-profit focused on the intentional and equitable revitalization of Detroit neighborhoods.

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October 24th,  2022 Article

Urban Scientists Join Life Remodeled to Beautify Detroit’s West Side

On October 4, 2022, 17 Detroit-based Urban Scientists spent the day volunteering with Life Remodeled, a non-profit focused on the intentional and equitable revitalization of Detroit neighborhoods.

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August 17th,  2022 Article

Nashville Team Members Fight Food Insecurity Alongside Second Harvest Food Bank

In August 2022, members of our Nashville team made a positive impact on their neighbors in need by spending the day volunteering, including cold-sorting frozen and perishable food donations, with […]

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August 17th,  2022 Article

Nashville Team Members Fight Food Insecurity Alongside Second Harvest Food Bank

In August 2022, members of our Nashville team made a positive impact on their neighbors in need by spending the day volunteering, including cold-sorting frozen and perishable food donations, with […]

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July 26th,  2022 Article

Inspiring the Next Generation: UK Office Hosts Girls School for STEM-Focused Career Day

At Urban Science, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact in our global communities. And one of the ways we do that is through STEM enrichment programs that create new […]

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July 26th,  2022 Article

Inspiring the Next Generation: UK Office Hosts Girls School for STEM-Focused Career Day

At Urban Science, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact in our global communities. And one of the ways we do that is through STEM enrichment programs that create new […]

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November 17th,  2021 Blog

Urban Science’s Nashville team holds diaper drive to help children, families in need

Urban Scientists in Music City recently put our commitment to community into practice to assist Nashville Diaper Connection (NDC) on its mission to ensure every baby in Davidson County – home to Nashville – has enough diapers to stay clean, dry and healthy. 

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November 17th,  2021 Blog

Urban Science’s Nashville team holds diaper drive to help children, families in need

Urban Scientists in Music City recently put our commitment to community into practice to assist Nashville Diaper Connection (NDC) on its mission to ensure every baby in Davidson County – home to Nashville – has enough diapers to stay clean, dry and healthy. 

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November 11th,  2021 Blog

Detroit-based Urban Scientists team up with Life Remodeled to beautify the Motor City

Earlier this month, more than 30 Urban Scientists who work in our company’s Detroit headquarters came together and rolled up their sleeves to support the Life Remodeled Six-Day Project […]

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November 11th,  2021 Blog

Detroit-based Urban Scientists team up with Life Remodeled to beautify the Motor City

Earlier this month, more than 30 Urban Scientists who work in our company’s Detroit headquarters came together and rolled up their sleeves to support the Life Remodeled Six-Day Project […]

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November 8th,  2021 Blog

Urban Science awards $25,000 to create engineering pathways for metro Detroit girls, diversify STEM fields

Detroit-headquartered company’s expanded commitment to ESD Girls in Engineering Academy marks $50,000 in total support since 2020 
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November 8th,  2021 Blog

Urban Science awards $25,000 to create engineering pathways for metro Detroit girls, diversify STEM fields

Detroit-headquartered company’s expanded commitment to ESD Girls in Engineering Academy marks $50,000 in total support since 2020 
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November 4th,  2021 Blog

Urban Scientists gather to celebrate Diwali, India’s biggest and most important holiday

Detroit-based Urban Scientists recently met up for our company’s annual Diwali celebration lunch organized by our headquarters’ employee committee and our colleagues of Indian heritage.

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November 4th,  2021 Blog

Urban Scientists gather to celebrate Diwali, India’s biggest and most important holiday

Detroit-based Urban Scientists recently met up for our company’s annual Diwali celebration lunch organized by our headquarters’ employee committee and our colleagues of Indian heritage.

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November 23rd,  2020 Press Release

James and Patricia Anderson Receive Max M. Fisher Award for Outstanding Philanthropist

James (Jim) and Patricia (Patti) Anderson have received the 2020 Max M. Fisher Award for Outstanding Philanthropist, an honor presented annually by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter (AFP GDC).

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November 23rd,  2020 Press Release

James and Patricia Anderson Receive Max M. Fisher Award for Outstanding Philanthropist

James (Jim) and Patricia (Patti) Anderson have received the 2020 Max M. Fisher Award for Outstanding Philanthropist, an honor presented annually by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter (AFP GDC).

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June 21st,  2018 Press Release

Urban Science CEO receives Horace H. Rackham Humanitarian Award

Jim Anderson receives highest honor given by the Engineering Society of Detroit.

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June 21st,  2018 Press Release

Urban Science CEO receives Horace H. Rackham Humanitarian Award

Jim Anderson receives highest honor given by the Engineering Society of Detroit.

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Urban Scientist receives prestigious award for 1,000 hours of rescue work with The Red Cross

On Feb. 9, 2023, Lisa Walden, senior implementation engineer, was awarded the highest level of the Rescue Service Medal of Honor by Kai Klose, Hessian Minister for Social Affairs, Wiesbaden, Germany, for serving 1,000 hours of voluntary paramedic work with The Red Cross.

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