In January of 2018, Neal Boudette of the New York Times began a piece he wrote by stating, “The auto industry’s long-running sales party has come to an end.” This...
Between advancement in battery technology and growing environmental concern, the Electric Vehicle market is growing faster than ever. The IEA (International Energy Agency) in Paris recently released a report on...
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are latest developments in the evolution of automotive connectivity. Both applications pump a small portion of your phone’s functionality into your car’s built-in infotainment system.
These...
Here's a question nobody ever thought to ask: What would happen if the decision makers at one of America's big three automaker's announced one day they had decided not to...
It’s often said that in the car business having the right people makes all the difference. However, dealers continue to struggle with attracting, hiring and training the right people that...
Auto dealerships are in a unique position. Other than purchasing a home, buying a car is one of the most expensive and significant decisions an individual can make. As most...
Certainly, all dealers and managers understand the challenges facing automotive retail today: flattening sales; buyers visiting fewer lots; margins under pressure from all sides; never-ending staffing problems; etc.
In so many...
The automotive retail industry has ebbs and flows, no question. The national and global economies are factors in year-to-year fluctuations, and new model releases have an impact also. But there’s...
Automotive dealers across the country have likely noticed the margin squeeze in the past few years. They may have wondered if they were alone, but margin compression is a wide-spread...
With all of the recent news about import tariffs and renegotiation of trade agreements, there is uncertainty about how all of this will affect the auto industry. Of all the...