Wouldn't it be nice if our cars could communicate with one another as intricately and effectively as our smartphones? Well, as it turns out, a myriad of automotive tech companies...
Do you remember the last time a potential car buyer came into your dealership and left empty-handed? What was the response of your team? Were they not ready to buy?...
You’ve heard the pitches. And it’s true that the technology is impressive. Yet, when digital retailing vendors attempt to sell to dealerships what they pitch as a ‘complete solution,’ they...
According to a recent report, service departments now comprise 49 percent of a dealership's gross profit. CBT Automotive Network sits down with Jim Roche, VP of marketing and management services...
Just a few days after Bloomberg published an article quoting Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk as saying, “We’ve gone from production hell to delivery logistics hell” after the company...
Keeping Talent Is Key To SuccessFor many years, dealership fixed operations departments have fought to attract and retain qualified talent. I don’t have to tell you that you can’t just...
When recruiting new employees to your automotive dealership, it's important to understand and keep up with the current digital trends and technology. Below are some of the most crucial elements...
After 20 years of overseeing the largest chain of auto dealerships in the country, AutoNation's CEO Mike Jackson will step down, and transition to executive chairman sometime next year.
After completing college,...
The automotive world received a jolt today as AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson announced his decision to step aside after nearly 20 years with the company. Jackson made the announcement on...
The best salespeople in any industry have something in common: They get to know you first. They don’t ask you, “What are you interested in buying?” when you walk in...