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GM to dodge 50% of tariff costs, Ford sees industry at risk
General Motors and Ford are preparing for the potential fallout of the ongoing trade war,...
China imposes 10% additional tariff on U.S. as trade tensions persist
During the latest round of tariffs on U.S. imports, China's took effect on Monday, imposing...
CDK Global sues Tekion over alleged hacking in dealer data battle
The dealership data war between CDK Global and Tekion is heating up as CDK Global...
New vehicle prices drop 2.2% in January as luxury sales cool
According to the latest report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, new vehicle prices declined...
Edmunds announces 2025 Five Star Dealer Award winners for outstanding customer satisfaction
Edmunds, a leading online car shopping resource with over 20 million monthly visits, has announced...
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How Jen Suzuki’s approach to service BDC can transform your dealership
In the fast-paced world of automotive sales and service, dealers are constantly looking for ways...
Mission 22: The proven strategy to maximize your sales floor and team’s productivity
In today's episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson breaks down his concept...
GM and Ford brace for tariff impacts, China imposes 10% additional tariff, CDK sues Tekion
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How Jen Suzuki’s approach to service BDC can transform your dealership
In the fast-paced world of automotive sales and service, dealers are constantly looking for ways to boost revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Jen Suzuki, President of e-Dealer Solutions and host of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies,...
Mission 22: The proven strategy to maximize your sales floor and team’s productivity
In today's episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson breaks down his concept of Mission 22—a game-changing strategy designed to maximize dealership sales performance.
The core principle of Mission 22 is simple: if...
Trends reshaping the consumer car buying experience – Peter Cooper | Lexus of Lehigh...
The car buying experience is rapidly shifting, and customers are the ones setting the rules. Dealers who recognize this shift will thrive, and those who don't will likely be left behind. In today's episode...
Regulatory uncertainty looms as states consider their own auto sales rules – Shannon Robertson...
In the wake of the U.S. Appeals Court’s decision to overturn the FTC’s CARS rule, auto dealers may have avoided a major regulatory burden—but the fight isn’t over yet. According to Shannon Robertson, Executive...
From hesitation to signature: Sean Gardner’s tips for closing the sale
Closing is everybody's favorite subject! After all, successfully closing a deal and turning a shopper into a buyer is the cornerstone of a successful business. Unfortunately, many salespeople don't understand how to genuinely close...
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What Are Your Rituals of Success?
What are your rituals of success? How many calls? How many emails? How many face-to-face meetings? Mark Tewart explains a program he uses to impact...
Engaging Early with the Customer
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On today's Tip of the Day, Becky Chernek tells you why you should find out why the customer took so long on that timely...
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How Jen Suzuki’s approach to service BDC can transform your dealership
In the fast-paced world of automotive sales and service, dealers are constantly looking for ways...
How dealers can strengthen service training in 2025 with John Fairchild
What should training look like now that we’re in 2025? Joining us on today’s episode...
UpdatePromise: The Fixed Ops Solution Winning Over Dealerships and OEMs Across the Nation
In an industry where innovation meets expectation, UpdatePromise has emerged time and time again as...
UpdatePromise transforms service departments, elevating customer satisfaction and profitability
In a world where customer expectations are ever-evolving, UpdatePromise is aiding dealerships to meet and...
Numa’s 2024 insights reveal $1.17M in lost revenue from missed service calls
Numa, an AI-driven platform reshaping the future of auto dealerships, has released its 2024 insights,...
GM to dodge 50% of tariff costs, Ford sees industry at risk
General Motors and Ford are preparing for the potential fallout of the ongoing trade war, but their outlooks are drastically different. While GM remains confident in its ability to navigate potential tariffs, Ford has...
China imposes 10% additional tariff on U.S. as trade tensions persist
During the latest round of tariffs on U.S. imports, China's took effect on Monday, imposing an additional 10% duty on vehicles with engines larger than 2.5 liters. This brings the total tariff on these...
CDK Global sues Tekion over alleged hacking in dealer data battle
The dealership data war between CDK Global and Tekion is heating up as CDK Global launches a federal lawsuit against its rival, accusing Tekion of illegally accessing confidential dealer data in an effort to...
New vehicle prices drop 2.2% in January as luxury sales cool
According to the latest report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, new vehicle prices declined in January, with the average transaction price (ATP) falling 2.2% from December to $48,641. However, prices remain 1.3% higher...
Edmunds announces 2025 Five Star Dealer Award winners for outstanding customer satisfaction
Edmunds, a leading online car shopping resource with over 20 million monthly visits, has announced the winners of the 2025 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards. This year, 107 dealerships across the country earned recognition...
Trump to announce new reciprocal tariffs, raises steel and aluminum duties
On February 10, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports. This move doubled down his stance that other countries had long taken advantage of the United States. Speaking...
2025 Chevy Blazer marks the end of gas-powered midsize SUVs in U.S., report says
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will be the last gas-powered nameplate variant sold in the North American market. According to a report from GM Authority, an unnamed source familiar with the situation revealed that Chevy...
Toyota recalls 106K Tacoma Trucks over brake hose safety issue
Japanese automaker Toyota is recalling approximately 106,000 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel-drive vehicles in North America due to a potential safety issue with the rear brake hoses. The recall affects vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch Toyota...
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