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As predicted, Nissan's investigation into the alleged Carlos Ghosn scandal has now made its way to the United States. Hans Greibel of Automotive News discussed the implications of it with the owner of a Nissan dealership in Florida who reported that Nissan North America...

Volkswagon AG and Ford set the auto industry abuzz, announcing they’ve come to agreements regarding an alliance. According to Volkswagen, the plan is for the two companies to join forces in designing and manufacturing trucks and cars, with hopes to release the new vehicles...

Let’s face it: taxes are rarely anyone’s favorite topic. Few people look to tax season with anticipation, with the exception of accountants… and dealerships? That’s right. Dealerships who play their cards right could cash in big when taxes are due. IRS data from 2017 shows...

One of the hottest automotive trends of recent years has been the rise of the Electric Vehicle (EV). With companies like Tesla setting the pace, it is no surprise that many other manufacturers have placed a greater emphasis on introducing more EV’s into the...

If you’ve been on the fence about introducing Electric Vehicles (EVs) to your customers, now is the perfect time to get on board. Previously, one of the largest hurdles for selling EVs was the dearth of charging stations which made the mode of transportation...

Diversity in the workplace can be a contentious word. Many interpret the directive to mean that a variety of external likenesses need to be present in their dealerships, without understanding how this adds value outside of being a nod towards political correctness. This conclusion...

F&I is the department with the highest profit margin within a dealership and yet consistently seems to rank as the most negative part of the car buying experience among buyers. How can you change that? It can be. As easy as selling yourself first...

Grow Your Service Sales Business by having a Strong year end and getting off to a great start in the new year! What can we do to finish out the year strong? By this time in the year most dealer leaders, managers and business owners have...

According to Kurt Stephan of Dealer Marketing, service and parts make up between 40% and 45% of a dealer’s profits, meaning the service department is crucial to a dealership’s long-term success. Cox Automotive has released its 2018 Service Industry Study, which also emphasizes the...

It is no secret that there is a substantial amount of market information out there, especially concerning the automotive industry. There is always a new article, blog post, or case study to view. Keeping up with all this data can seem overwhelming and almost...