Inside Automotive
High prices, interest rates no match for digitally savvy dealerships – Matt VanDyke | Shift Digital
The auto industry has seen high interest rates and vehicle prices, but that’s not stopping deals from being made at the dealership. On today’s edition of Inside Automotive, we’re diving into a Digital Shopper Study from Shift Digital that focused on The Good, The Bad, and The Worthy Signs for Automotive Retailing In 2024. Matt VanDyke, President of Shift Digital, is here to break it all down for us. Watch the full segment here
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