TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%


Articles

marketing

Personalized Messages Hit the Targets

- August 3, 2017
It is a common misconception among dealers that once a customer has purchased a vehicle, they will remain a loyal customer for the rest of their life. So instead of...
Winston Pittman

A Life and Industry of Opportunities: Winston Pittman Creates an Empire

- August 2, 2017
When Winston Pittman decided to open a Chrysler dealership in Louisville, KY in 1988, he walked into several stores in the black neighborhood where his dealership was to be located...
subject lines

Subject Lines that Sell Cars

- August 2, 2017
Many people just quickly throw together an email, add a quick subject without any thought, and click send. However, for sales reps, this should not be the case. It is...
Alan Ram

What Will They Say?

- August 1, 2017
On July 17th, 2017 a very good friend of mine and of the automotive industry, Alan Ram, died while piloting one of his private airplanes. On Friday July 21st, my...
small dealers

Can Small Dealers Offer High-Quality Valet Service Too?

- August 1, 2017
Franchised or not, customer vehicle pick-up and delivery is a growing service. But can small dealers keep up with large dealer groups in convenience? The 2016 Maintenance & Repair Study by...
SUVs

SUVs are Giving Niche Luxury Brands a Boost

- July 31, 2017
As the auto industry tries to adjust to selling cars in a declining market, the popularity of SUVs is giving niche luxury brands a boost, according to the latest Luxury...
management

Resolving Disagreements Among Your Dealership Staff

- July 31, 2017
It is said that medieval monks confined to monasteries developed a great way to resolve conflicts. They didn’t want to waste energy fighting amongst themselves when they had political oppression...
lead follow up

Three Videos for an Effective Lead Follow Up Process

- July 28, 2017
Here is what's called a conundrum: someone calls your dealership or submits a lead on your dealership's website or a third-party auto shopping website. Then...nothing. The shopper will not “re-engage”...
small dealers

David vs Goliath: How Small Dealers Can Compete with Large Dealer Groups

- July 28, 2017
Acquisitions are announced on a frequent basis. In 2016 alone, Penske Automotive Group added 31 stores to their group. Herb Chambers Companies acquired 23 dealerships under their massive umbrella. Large...
team morale

Do These 3 Things When Team Morale is Low at Your Dealership

- July 27, 2017
On July 18, a fire broke out in service department of Buff Whelan Chevrolet in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It quickly spread and raged for four hours. The entire service department...


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