Industry Trends

This past year was met with a lot twisting turns when it came to auto sales and trends. However, in the end, many were wondering how 2018 would eventually shape up, and December’s sales results held the final piece of the puzzle. Estimates given...

Ebbs and flows in the market are expected. 2019 shows to be the start of a market retraction after. After hitting a peak of 17.5M in 2016, new car sales are expected to dip below 17M for the first time in 5 years. In...

Rideshare companies, direct to consumer sales models, recruiting, tariffs and if that is not enough over 4 million off-lease cars are hitting the market this year. There is a lot going on in the Automotive industry theses days. To help break everything down for...

Hello, everyone. I'm Bridget Fitzpatrick. Thanks so much for joining us today for the Kerrigan Market Update. We're joined today by Ryan Kerrigan, managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. Ryan, thank you so much for joining us today. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Ryan: Thank you, Bridget. Always good...

In regard to the automotive industry, 2018 has been a year of continued innovation and various technological advancements. The year has also been a setting of changing attitudes related to how consumers purchase vehicles, their preferences, and what they expect the future to hold...

Wes Lutz, 2018 NADA Chairman and Dodge-Chrylser-Jeep Dealer, joins the network to discuss the future of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) after the unexpected passing of CEO Marchionne and new leadership. The FCA brand over the last few years has climbed it’s way to the top...

It’s no secret that some titans of the Auto Manufacturers are switching focus away from cars and towards trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Earlier this year, Ford cut almost all its North American car offerings, citing “declining consumer demand and product profitability” as a reason in...

Both dealers and vendors are beginning to realize that online platforms like google analytics play an important role in a dealership’s digital marketing strategy, and our guest today knows better than anyone, the importance of independent marketing measurements. We’re excited to welcome back Brian...

January, the first of the month, is so named after the ancient Roman god Janus, who possessed two heads with which he could look both forward and backward. To this day, the New Year is a time when we too look back in reflection...

Having up to date and correct insight into industry trends and successful practices is half the battle when running a successful dealership. Joining Jim today to discuss dealer solutions and ways your dealership can become more profitable, is Tom Richards, vice president of NCM's...