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Featured Interviews
Why dealers are missing 30% of phone opportunities and how to fix it
Dealers spend millions attracting customers, yet one of the biggest profit leaks still happens over the phone. Stephane Ferri, CEO of Car Wars, joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive to discuss why better call handling, stronger coaching, and smarter use of AI can turn more conversations into appointments, and more appointments into revenue. Watch the full segment here.
Chinese automakers threaten more than car sales, dealer warns
China’s economic influence continues to expand in the U.S. auto industry, and dealers are watching closely as the debate over Chinese-made vehicles entering the American market heats up. Lower prices and sharper technology make the pitch attractive on the surface, but the tradeoffs raise bigger questions about jobs, security and long-term market control. Joining us on this episode of Inside Automotive is Peter Cooper, President and CEO of Lexus of Lehigh Valley in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Watch the full segment here.
How dealers can embrace AI without increasing compliance risk
With the vast and intense rise of artificial intelligence transforming dealership operations, compliance is becoming more complex than ever. On the latest episode of Training Camp, Jim Ganther, President of Mosaic Compliance Services, joins us to discuss how technology is changing dealership liability, why AI requires greater oversight and how compliance can become a long-term competitive advantage. Watch the full segment here.
