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When you hear accounts of those who have purchased cars or articles that touch on the emotional side of the car buying process, many mention the feeling of anxiety. From walking into the dealership to deciding how much they are willing to pay, consumers...

Lateral support, Simple Support, Teams, Super Groups and Dispatch. Service Department technician production systems must be designed based on the quality and capabilities of technicians, consideration about the nuances of the franchise in question and quality and quantity of the service advisors employed. Each...

It’s no surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular within the past decade. They are appealing to consumers because they can save money since they don’t require constant re-fueling, they are convenient because they can be charged without owners having to leave...

Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler will be moving on to other ventures, as he announced to the board on Thursday that he will be stepping down. His exact plans for the future have not been revealed, but according to Automotive News Europe, he has...

It’s an exciting time to be on the road. Not since the days when humans transitioned from equine transit to machine has there been so much rapid development in the field of transportation. For those who are entrepreneurial-minded, there’s an explosion of possibilities available...

If you own or work at a company such as a dealership you’re an authorized seller and have a mass amount of business coming through you and or your employees at an almost incessant pace. It can be a challenge to manage daily tasks...

Dialing in your recon processes to a three-to-five-day time to line (T2L) turnaround is like making money. In fact, it is about making money — real, measurable money that improves used car department profitability. Dealers tell us they make $50 in cost, gross improvement and...

Last week, President Donald Trump fulfilled his promise of raising tariffs on China from 10% to 25% on about $200 billion of Chinese goods. Trump has made it clear that he is a “tariff man” and thinks they are a great tool to use...

NORCROSS, Ga. — May 16, 2019 —After 35 years, Larry Dorfman has decided to step aside as Chairman and CEO of APCO Holdings, LLC. and assume a role as Senior Advisor to the company to allow himself more time to focus on his family...

Dealerships pay a lot of attention to sales, service and parts, but where does the detail department fit in? Does it belong to sales? Does it belong to service? This is a common debate at most dealerships. Everybody recognizes that the vehicles need to...