Though it started promising, the end of the new millennium's first decade was a recession that the nation is only beginning to claw out of. The auto industry was one...
Pete MacInnis, Founder, and CEO of eLend Solutions returns to CBT News to discuss more topics on digital retailing and the disconnect that dealers often find with "penny perfect payments".
Pete says...
We are only six months into 2019, and there are already significant trends and takeaways for automotive industry analysts and dealers to dig into. Since last year’s gradual sales slowdown,...
We’re well into the 21st century at this point, leading many to believe it’s time to ditch traditional print advertising. In this technology-fueled era, it appears as though most consumers...
Internal employee meetings are necessary for every business, and the dealership is no exception. And while there might be plenty of sessions for sales and service, when was the last...
Conflict is inevitable. Every individual that works in —and outside of—your dealership has thoughts and opinions that were shaped by their life experience. Since everyone has a different perspective on...
Interviewing for any position at a dealership is a bit of a balancing act when assessing whether or not the person will be a good fit. Will they have the...
According to the most recent industry data, vehicle leases accounted for 34% of all new car retail sales in March 2019, making it the highest rate ever. This sounds like...
Owner’s clinics are nothing new in the car business. Dealerships have been trying to teach new buyers about their vehicles (and the dealership’s service offerings) for many years. Some dealers...
In this segment, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with Darin Wade, dealer partner, and GM at Angela Krause Family Ford. The pair discuss consumer buying trends, connecting with customers online,...