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Dealer Matt Bowers on navigating the EV market and improving customer experiences
Dealers are seeing more inventory- meaning their lots are filling back up. In fact, the Matt Bowers Auto Group, based near New Orleans, Louisiana, has had several stores lead their markets in a new volume in May. On today’s Inside Automotive, we’re joined by Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Auto Group, to discuss how his auto group is navigating a post-COVID world. Watch the full segment here
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