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Self-service, digital hubs are a growing phenomenon in all areas of business. Self-checkouts are ubiquitous at large chains like Wal-Mart, Target, and Albertsons, and fast-food giants like McDonald’s have recently been experimenting with digital ordering systems. The call for more of the same in...

Have you ever stopped to think about why customers choose to purchase a car with you? Do you know why your selling practices resonated more with them than another dealership down the street? Other than the pricing, car itself, and the personality of the...

If you’re a dealer struggling to get your used vehicles in and out of recon as quickly as possible, you’ll want to pay attention to this next interview. CBT Automotive recently spoke with Dennis McGinn, Founder and CEO of Rapid Recon, on how he...

Certifications, regardless of what they are for, tells your professional peers and employers that you are well-qualified to take things seriously. It can help to add stability to long-term employment prospects, advance your career, and find a good job. Just like other industries, it’s...

Who are you as a dealership, and what do you stand for? If someone were to ask the above question to one of your employees, what would you want them to say? Would they be able to connect their answer to your dealership's goals...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Concluding a nearly $20 million investment, DataScan has officially moved its headquarters to 415 South Broad Street in the new Alpharetta City Center, a thriving 26-acre mixed-use parcel located in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. “We are eager to officially unveil our beautiful new headquarters to area dignitaries, business leaders and local media,” said Ed Brown, president...

Working in a dealership requires dedication and commitment. Whether a GM, a salesperson, or even a lot technician, the day-to-day objectives of each position in the dealership demand hard work and attention to detail. There is little time to think about anything happening outside...

Recently there has been some buzz about auto listings being stolen on Facebook. Dealerships who posted cars online found that the link attached didn’t necessarily bring business to their car; rather, it would either claim there was no participating dealership selling the car in question or...

James Boening, General Manager of Audi South Atlanta, sits down with CBT News to discuss his dealership's strategies for attracting and retaining talent in an industry with a 67% turnover rate. James gives CBT News three keys that have been successful for him: morale, camaraderie...

If you’ve ever listed your dealership on Maps, Places, or Google+, you’ll know the power that each of those tools can hold. They have the ability to give you direct access to the millions of people that use these platforms. Though it’s agreed that...