Cheryl Miller returns to automotive as CFO of JM Family Enterprises

Josh Isley - December 16, 2020

Cheryl Miller, former CEO of AutoNation, is making her return to the automotive industry alongside some familiar faces. Miller is set to become the new Executive Vice President and CFO...

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(Part 2) Why you should use YouTube for your fixed ops marketing campaigns

Steve Mitchell - December 16, 2020

As we barrel towards 2021, it’s a good time to look at new ways to educate and help your customer because next year will require different marketing plans. It’s also...

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Private equities are acquiring F&I administrators. Is it hurting your margins?

Kristine Cain - December 15, 2020

In the last few decades, private equity firms throughout the US have been buying up businesses across industries with the intention of turning ailing brands around that have hit hard...

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Study shows just 24 percent of salespeople are high performers

Jason Unrau - December 15, 2020

A new study identifies that less than one in four salespeople is performing at a level considered above average. The report called the “State of Sales” by Questionmark was powered by Salesforce...

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Tips for adding ownership value, loyalty in an increasingly digital industry

Jason Unrau - December 14, 2020

In Cumming, Georgia, John Edwards and his wife, Lauren Sanchez have set Dec 12 as the first Saturday class at their service shop. Their independent repair facility will host classes that teach...

Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops

How low-orbit satellites like Starlink are set to affect automotive

Jason Unrau - December 14, 2020

On Nov 24, SpaceX launched their Falcon 9 rocket to deploy 60 Starlink satellites into low orbit. As of that date, 895 of those low Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites are in operation and Starlink’s ‘Better Than Nothing’ beta internet service...

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How to sell change to upper management

Glenn Pasch - December 11, 2020

Change is never easy, but businesses must evolve to stay relevant. Bob Iger, ex-CEO of Disney mentioned this in his autobiography; Ride of a Lifetime, “Now more than ever, innovate or die. There can...

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GM's Cruise robotaxi division proposed a settlement of $75,000 to resolve an inquiry made by a California regulator involving a crash.

Cruise takes to the streets in San Francisco with driverless vehicles

Jason Unrau - December 11, 2020

The self-driving car division of General Motors has begun testing services in San Francisco without a human in the driver’s seat. Cruise LLC started their real-world tests on Wednesday and, while there’s...

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Why you should use YouTube for your fixed-ops marketing campaigns

Steve Mitchell - December 10, 2020

Look around at most of your automotive dealership competitors on Google, and you'll find that they're using YouTube to inform prospective customers about the latest models. But it's not just a place...

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Articles

Cheryl Miller returns to automotive as CFO of JM Family Enterprises

More stories of auto industry players giving back before the holidays

Private equities are acquiring F&I administrators. Is it hurting your margins?

Study shows just 24 percent of salespeople are high performers

Tips for adding ownership value, loyalty in an increasingly digital industry

How low-orbit satellites like Starlink are set to affect automotive

How to sell change to upper management

Cruise takes to the streets in San Francisco with driverless vehicles

Why you should use YouTube for your fixed-ops marketing campaigns

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