TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


Articles

A Smarter Cardinale Group Emerges From Disaster

- June 1, 2015
Its execs are confident that devotion to key metrics and sophisticated digital marketing will help company thrive. BY JON MCKENNA Cardinale Automotive Group has carved a reputation as among the dealership...
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customer connection

High Tech, High Speed, Low Cost Aren’t Only Kinds Of Connections That Customers Crave

- June 1, 2015
Dealerships must refocus on personal attention to cement customer relationships. BY GLENN PASCH If you stay current reading about business in general or marketing specifically, you cannot avoid the pundits discussing...
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technology platforms

Evaluate A Marketing Agency’s Technology Platforms

- June 1, 2015
Be sure marketers are adept with latest tools to sharpen a dealer’s SEM, social media and other strategies. BY AMY FARLEY Work smarter, not harder. It’s an aphorism that has been around...
Daily Automotive News Sales & Marketing
Ducking responsibility

Stop Playing In The Blame Game

- June 1, 2015
Ducking responsibility is widespread in dealerships, but ending this bad habit is critical to success. BY JEFF COWAN In my work, I constantly observe a “What can you do for me?” attitude,...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Setbacks At Your Dealership

Train Yourself To Stop Using Excuses For Setbacks At Your Dealership

- June 1, 2015
Until you start to view obstacles as inevitable and deal with them directly, your business will not go far. BY DAVID LEWIS “Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
memorable service department

Losing Work In The Service Drive Costs You Double In Future Car Sales

- June 1, 2015
Investing in a memorable service department experience helps create a profitable, lifetime customer . BY CHUCK DE MARTIGNY Your dealership spends considerable time, effort and money to attract customers and close...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
Back to Basics

Back to Basics

- May 9, 2015
Knowing what is expected of the F&I manager translates into more fluid deals and higher profits for all departments. BY ARZU ALGAN The main responsibility of the finance manager is to...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
customers falling between the cracks

Closing the Great Divide

- May 9, 2015
By uniting sales and service, you’ll keep from customers falling between the cracks and in turn, create a loyal base of satisfied buyers. BY BRENDA STANG A few years ago, I...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Customer Touch Points

Consider Cutting Number Of Customer Touch Points In Sales Process In Half

- May 9, 2015
BDC approach just makes younger buyers who crave continuity deal with more people. BY KIRK MANZO Insanity is often defined as doing the same thing over and over, again and expecting...
Sales & Marketing Management & Leadership
baby boomer car

Baby Boomer Car market

- May 9, 2015
BY STEVE HOWARD According to a study by AARP and J.D. Power, 62.3 percent of all new vehicles are purchased by buyers over 50. People 50 to 68 are known in...
Daily Automotive News Auto News


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