There is no question that gender roles have evolved tremendously throughout the past couple of centuries. For example, in 2017, Ancestry.com pointed out some huge shifts in the gender gap,...
Have you ever felt that the automotive industry is changing before your eyes? Things that were only a concept ten years ago are becoming commonplace today. This situation can be...
There's no question; technology is a boon to dealerships. Big data, mobile apps, social media--there are countless ways that tech smooths the car buying journey and bringing foot traffic to...
A car dealer’s DMS system, or Dealer Management System, is a treasure trove. In its seemingly limitless functions, personnel make the cogs of the dealership wheel turn. But what makes...
As we all know, providing an excellent customer experience is the key to running a successful dealership. On today's show, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick discusses why car buyers today want the purchase...
Some time ago we partnered with a production company to start a new show on TV which promised to boom the business. We hired a highly awarded producer and host,...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Mo Zahabi, Senior Director of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive. In this segment, Mo and Jim continue their conversation about how dealerships...
Often what makes one dealership stand out from the others is not their product but their service. In today's world of individualized marketing, customers are used to shopper-centric buying journeys...
Digital retailing in the automotive space is an unavoidable force that must be reckoned with. For many dealers, it is a sink or swim proposition. With companies like Tesla, who...
Every dealer knows that the auto industry has its cycles. As we approach the end of the year, car sales usually see a slump in the winter with things picking...