Study shows that negative auto dealer ratings are on the decline—Why?
Today, it can quickly feel like company reputations either rise or fall depending on what is said about them on Yelp, Google, or any other relevant review site. For dealers,...
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COVID-19 restrictions tightened on auto retail in New Mexico
Effective Nov 16, the state of New Mexico has reinstated some of the strictest protocols under its statewide stay at home order for at least until Nov 30th. The order,...
Why your dealership should put an end to trial closes
On this edition of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis, shares with us his lastest car buying experience. About 30 days ago, Lewis decided it was time to buy a...
Cars.com CEO Alex Vetter on how advertising has changed for car dealers
In today’s marketplace, customers are equipped with digital tools to do most of their shopping from smartphones, which includes vehicles. But since the onset of the pandemic, dealers have had...
How dealers can compete with the aftermarket
In 2019, according to Statista, the average US auto dealership recorded automotive service and parts sales of around 7.3 million US dollars. As an industry, new vehicle dealerships in the...
Tips for managing lean parts inventory
For all dealerships, the parts department is as much of a gamble as new car sales. Ordering for inventory is a necessity to ensure customer satisfaction in both retail parts...
Financially healthy dealers and OEMs signal hefty M&A activity for 2021
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Oct. Kerrigan Report: car dealership valuations take surprising turn
The latest Kerrigan Advisors Market Update revealed that the Kerrigan Index performed very well during October, finishing the month at 675.71. Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director for Kerrigan Advisors,...
Auto groups and automakers defy third-quarter expectations amid the pandemic
This year looked as if it was going to spell disaster for the automotive industry. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early part of 2020 seemed to shatter...
Non-dealer digital loan origination options attracting more shoppers
An increasing number of car shoppers are securing financing options through digital loan originations outside of the dealer’s purview, according to new J.D. Power research. The 2020 U.S. Consumer Financing...
