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Articles

EchoPark

Sonic Is Adding EchoPark Used Car Stores – Is This a Strategy More Dealer Groups Should Follow?

- August 4, 2020
The fifth-largest American auto dealer group has announced plans to expand on their standalone used car dealership model known as EchoPark. As the pre-owned only stores continue to surpass expectations,...

Fitting an Off-Road Presence into Your Dealership’s Marketing

- August 4, 2020
In General Motors’ second-quarter earnings call, Mary Barra pointed to GMC and Chevrolet models that will continue to build upon demand for popular off-road products. The new HUMMER electric vehicle...
Ford

Breaking: Jim Hackett Stepping Down from Ford Oct. 1, Jim Farley Named Next CEO

- August 4, 2020
After three years of service, Jim Hackett is stepping down from his role as CEO of Ford Motor Company. Hackett will be succeeded by Jim Farley who has worked as the...
virtual retailing

Phone Skills a Key Ingredient for Effective Virtual Retailing

- August 3, 2020
In light of the ongoing pandemic, auto sales and service continue to grow in popularity online. Capgemini research from May 2020 shows that “46 percent of prospective [car] customers will...

Peter Welch on Black Representation Among Dealer Body, ‘Absolutely Room For Improvement’

- August 3, 2020
Homer B. Roberts was the first African-American new car dealer beginning in 1923 according to research conducted by historyofaacardealers.com. Roberts opened the gate for future pioneers such as Dan Gaines,...
video

Five Types of Video Content To Share With Your Audience in 2020

- August 3, 2020
Data from Google revealed that 75 percent of auto shoppers say that online video has influenced their shopping habits or purchases. Video plays a crucial part in the car buyer...
loyalty

Keep Them Coming Back: 5 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty

- August 2, 2020
Customer loyalty is the foundation for any successful sales and marketing strategy at your dealership. The Pareto Principle, a widely cited stat, confirms this as it states that 80 percent...
APEAL study

J.D. Power APEAL Study Reveals What Drives Customer Satisfaction

- July 31, 2020
Regardless of which make or model a car shopper is interested in, quality in manufacturing remains the qualifier. A well-laid-out interior, performance that meets or exceeds expectations, and the standards...
digital

How Digital Tools are Empowering Dealers to Keep Calm and Carry On

- July 31, 2020
Any time that the automotive industry is faced with turmoil, the pressure is instantly applied for dealers to remain top of mind for consumers. During the 2008 recession, and now...
vehicle

Used Vehicle Demand in the US is Shaking Up Inventories

- July 30, 2020
With costs of new vehicles rising and consumers’ pocketbooks still being strained by the coronavirus pandemic, used vehicle demand has significantly spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Inventory of new...