Technology

Zach Hallowell, Vice President of Manheim Digital Marketplace, and RMS Automotive, joins CBT Automotive to discuss how Manheim is introducing a new way to reduce or even eliminate the stress that comes along with buying used car units. The Manheim team understands the complexity that...

Today’s cars have become a one-stop-shop for transportation, security, and infotainment. Not only can you drive and play music, but you can now take advantage of Wi-Fi connectivity, autonomous driving technologies, and a variety of information functions. For this to happen, many new cars...

To anyone who’s tinkered with a car lately, it’s clear that the cars of today are not the same as those our forbearers drove. Where once getting under the hood of a car was something that at most required some engineering and mechanics savvy,...

Much the same way you build walls and barriers to protect your physical inventory, you should also be concerned about protecting your network and digital information. While losing some wheels, or a vehicle can be costly, cybersecurity breaches can have more dire consequences. A cybersecurity...

f AI powered assistants have shown to be highly effective for increasing sales, quality of service, and improving other activities around the dealership. These virtual aides help dealers handle more sales leads and manage your most viable follow-ups. Joining Jim today to further discuss artificial...

Nowadays, the first impression that your audience has of your business, comes almost exclusively through your website. So, the design and functionality of your website can play a huge role in terms of retention and conversion rates. Redesigning your website for it to be...

There is a perception in the media that dealerships do not like to sell Electric Vehicles (EV). In candid conversation, dealers would likely not disagree. EV’s represent a threat to the very business of selling and servicing vehicles. Even though most EV’s come with...

We’ve heard a lot about blockchain technology over the last few years. While blockchain has many potential applications, the most well-known use for blockchain has been in the verifying of cryptocurrency transactions. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rely on blockchain for safe, secure peer-to-peer monetary...

We all love a cool accessory for our car, right? This year, we saw some of the most sophisticated accessories yet. Here are a few of the ones that caught our eye. Porsche 1919 Datetimer 70Y Limited Edition Watch - $3,248 Porsche celebrates 70 years of...

On today's show, Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with Michael Roppo, director of dealer fixed-ops consulting and training for WithumSmith and Brown’s automotive division, to discuss the importance of DMS data management in your dealership. A DMS system is vital for your dealership as Michael explains. A...