TSLA391.000-27.45%
GM82.110-0.93%
F14.900-0.44%
RIVN16.350-1.77%
CYD56.760-1.4%
HMC26.700-1.23%
TM177.160-2.34%
CVNA66.5000.31%
PAG171.020-0.59%
LAD288.840-1.76%
AN187.720-0.42%
GPI311.0005.57%
ABG190.9800.83%
SAH82.160-2.16%
TSLA391.000-27.45%
GM82.110-0.93%
F14.900-0.44%
RIVN16.350-1.77%
CYD56.760-1.4%
HMC26.700-1.23%
TM177.160-2.34%
CVNA66.5000.31%
PAG171.020-0.59%
LAD288.840-1.76%
AN187.720-0.42%
GPI311.0005.57%
ABG190.9800.83%
SAH82.160-2.16%
TSLA391.000-27.45%
GM82.110-0.93%
F14.900-0.44%
RIVN16.350-1.77%
CYD56.760-1.4%
HMC26.700-1.23%
TM177.160-2.34%
CVNA66.5000.31%
PAG171.020-0.59%
LAD288.840-1.76%
AN187.720-0.42%
GPI311.0005.57%
ABG190.9800.83%
SAH82.160-2.16%


The Sales & Marketing category delivers actionable insights and strategic guidance for dealership professionals focused on boosting revenue and customer engagement. From lead generation and CRM strategies to advertising trends, digital retailing, branding, and showroom performance, explore the tools and tactics that drive sales growth and marketing success in today’s competitive automotive landscape.

Sales & Marketing

By tapping into your hidden strengths, you can improve your sales acumen and achieve remarkable re­sults in the compe­titive world of car sales.
Sales & Marketing

Car sales tips: discover your hidden strengths to unlock greater success

- November 15, 2023
In the highly compe­titive world of car sales, succe­ss goes beyond mere­ knowledge of vehicle­s and negotiation skills. Thriving sales professionals posse­ss a secret weapon: the­ir hidden strengths. These­ distinctive...
David Simches joins Inside Automotive to discuss the latest trends impacting used car sales and what retailers should know heading into 2024.
Sales & Marketing

Key strategies to prepare for the 2024 used car market — David Simches | Crown Automotive Group

- November 14, 2023
Used car dealers have faced numerous challenges over the last three years as they have navigated a fluctuating industry landscape and considerable economic headwinds caused by the COVID pandemic. To...
Used car supply improved from October but declined from last November, while prices failed to rise during the United Auto Workers strike.
Sales & Marketing

Used car supply remains stable in November, pricing weakens

- November 13, 2023
Used car supply remains under pressure in November, as high new vehicle prices force many consumers to wait on their next purchase. According to Cox Automotive, dealers started the month with...
To calculate 5-year depreciation rates, iSeeCars examined more than 1.1 million vehicles to determine which cars hold their value better.
Sales & Marketing

Discover the best and worst vehicles that hold their value

- November 13, 2023
In order to calculate five-year depreciation rates, iSeeCars examined more than 1.1 million vehicles sold between November 2022 and October 2023. This data's historical comparison revealed that depreciation was lower...
Jay Abraham joins Inside Automotive to teach dealership managers the strategies entrepreneurs use to affordably scale their businesses.
Sales & Marketing

Entrepreneurial strategies to scale your dealership — Jay Abraham | The Abraham Group

- November 13, 2023
Dealership managers often struggle to scale their products or services in affordable way, especially when operating independently or in their first few years of business. What they may not be...
Customer service is an area where artificial intelligence is able to take some of the load off your dealership team, but how do you apply it?
Sales & Marketing

AI-powered customer service: elevating dealership experiences

- November 13, 2023
We are certain you’ve heard many stories about artificial intelligence in the last year. Artificial intelligence can be an effective tool for marketing, writing, content creation, and customer service. In...
By prioritizing authenticity, creating engaging content, and inte­racting with their audience, de­alerships can create a powerful social media strategy.
Sales & Marketing

Social media savvy: building an engaging online presence for your dealership

- November 10, 2023
In today's digital age, it is impe­rative for businesses, including car de­alerships, to have a strong online presence. Social media platforms offer a unique chance to engage with customers, build...
Vehicle financing factors were less favorable to car buyers In January, undoing several months of improvements seen last year.
Sales & Marketing

Used vehicle prices reverse course after August, September gains

- November 9, 2023
Wholesale used vehicle prices declined slightly in October as the market continued to fluctuate in response to the post-pandemic economy. According to Cox Automotive's monthly report, wholesale used vehicle prices dropped 2.3%...
Eric DeMont joins Driving Solutions to discuss the problem of lead defection and a new tool helping dealers capitalize on their customer data.
Sales & Marketing

Solving lead defection once and for all — Eric DeMont | Urban Science

- November 9, 2023
For many years, lead defection has been a frustrating but unavoidable headache for dealers, who have historically lacked the necessary tools to identify consumers who have left the car market....
Opportunities for stability and growth lie in selling commercial vehicles — a sector known for its consistency and profitability.
Sales & Marketing

The untapped well in your own backyard

- November 8, 2023
Today's auto industry represents a landscape that is at its most unpredictable as it’s ever been. There are a multitude of reasons, such as supply chain disruptions, shifting regulations, and...


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