TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%


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

Explore the significance of price ratings, understand their impact on dealerships, and discover how customers use them for buying decisions.

Do car buyers take online price ratings seriously?

- September 8, 2023
Whether used car managers like it or not, the car price rating systems on websites like CarGurus and Cars.com are meant to be a helpful tool for customers seeking cars....
Jade Terreberry and Noah Lee join Driving Solutions to share digital strategies for the future of automotive retailing and e-commerce.

Digital data strategies for the future of automotive e-commerce

- September 6, 2023
Digital data plays an increasingly crucial role in providing the best customer experience possible. However, with many dealerships still lacking a formal digital marketing strategy, the retail automotive sector remains...
Jay Baer joins Inside Automotive to discuss the relationship between customer service speed and brand loyalty in the dealership.

The role of speed in customer service and car buyer loyalty — Jay Baer

- August 31, 2023
Customer service speed can make or break a dealership's brand loyalty and long-term growth. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Jay Baer, speaker, business...
Google and Bing have unique strengths. Our unbiased comparison is intended to help you decide how to use each one.

Bing ads vs Google ads: choosing the right platform for your dealership

- August 31, 2023
Search engine marketing, or SEM, is an advertising form common amongst car dealerships and service departments in an effort to buy traffic from people who use Google or Bing to...
On today's Inside Automotive, we're joined by Shep Hyken explores how dealerships can elevate their customer experience using AI

Leveraging AI as an asset in the dealership rather than being afraid of it – Shep Hyken

- August 28, 2023
Artificial Intelligence is changing how some companies conduct business, especially in customer service. It may already replace roles in some industries, but is that necessarily bad? On today's Inside Automotive,...
Your dealership is or will become an expert on electric vehicles. Take advantage of this mastery by promoting what you know. 

6 tips for marketing the benefits of electric vehicles and other eco-friendly cars

- August 25, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly gaining favor with eco-conscious consumers looking for more sustainable transportation. However, marketing the environmental benefits of EVs to this audience requires a well-thought-out approach. These...
Now’s the time for dealerships to adapt to market disruptions, while also finding success in the face of economic uncertainty.

Selling cars despite the current economic uncertainty

- August 24, 2023
Automotive retailers have seen a massive upheaval in recent years. Between the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary concerns, higher borrowing costs, and general economic uncertainty, the landscape for dealers...
In the world of automotive marketing, both Google and Bing offer some specific competitive advantages and unique tools.

Google vs Bing search: mapping out the differences

- August 23, 2023
Google and Bing are the kings of search in the United States, regardless of what you are searching for. In the world of automotive marketing, both Google and Bing offer...
The CDK Dealership Xperience is said to unify workflows at the dealership. CDK Global CMO Barb Edson tells us what it's all about.

How to solve customer experience challenges and simplify operations – Barb Edson | CDK Global

- August 18, 2023
The retail automotive industry has been tasked with meeting today's rising consumer expectations and demands. As dealers adapt successfully, CDK Global has launched a new platform to assist with the...

The state of used car prices: why are certain car brands so high?

- August 18, 2023
Used car prices have been high since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis and supply chain problems caused a shortage of new cars, which led...


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