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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
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LAD251.8201%
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GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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

The best salespeople develop rapport with the customer and help the customer understand the vehicle's value without talking about price.

How to win over a customer who is fixated on price

- July 17, 2023
It's no secret that prices are certainly a focus of customers who come into your dealership. Amongst many other parts of car shopping that make customers happy about their experience,...
Kevin Pitts joins Inside Automotive to discuss how DriveCentric has helped his dealership engage with more car buyers and drive sales.

How AI is helping dealers engage with car buyers — Kevin Pitts | BMW of Reading

- July 13, 2023
As today's car buyers evolve, so must the technology within the dealership, which is why it is critical for managers to choose the right vendors. On this episode of Inside...

Tell, don’t sell: The old way of doing business is the wrong way, but it’s still practiced today

- July 10, 2023
Robert “Bob” DiGiacomo has been immersed in the retail side of the automotive industry for nearly 30 years. He has enjoyed a very successful career optimizing several finance departments in...
Digital retailing is about efficiency, which incorporates both speed and quality to enhance the overall car buying experience.

Does speed hurt quality? Taking a closer look at digital retailing

Somewhere between the so-called “normal,” “COVID normal,” and “new normal,” we got it into our heads that it’s okay to be an order taker. That customers were so obsessed with...
When it comes to engaging with your customers, every interaction should be considered an opportunity to showcase your brand.

4 ways dealers and automakers can support customers and drive loyalty

- July 6, 2023
In the past three years, nearly every industry has experienced a dramatic shift in consumer expectations. The auto industry is no exception, with services like online car sales and EV...
There’s more to social media than Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Quora also have groups ideal for social selling.

4 worthwhile social selling methods for dealership sales staff

- July 5, 2023
While social media platforms are pervasive in today’s society, using them effectively for business is equal parts art and science. This is especially true with car dealers that often underuse...
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Driving more strategic processes for today’s buyers — Jen Suzuki | eDealer Solutions

- June 29, 2023
They say 1.5 dealerships vetting processes start on the phone. The industry has seen an influx in volume regarding in-market buyers. On today's CBT Now, we're joined by Jennifer Suzuki,...
Last September, Tom Masano Auto Group made the pivotal decision to adopt a new CRM. Immediately the auto group saw an influx of engagement.

Unleashing growth: what Tom Masano Auto Group did that transformed their dealership operations

- June 29, 2023
In the ever-evolving automotive industry, staying ahead of the competition requires embracing innovation. That’s exactly what Kevin Pitts and Tom Masano Auto Group did when they chose a company that...
Brian Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss the upcoming Google Analytics 4 launch, and its significance for automotive retailers.

Is your dealership ready for Google Analytics 4? — Brian Pasch | PCG Companies

- June 28, 2023
The arrival of Google Analytics 4 is swiftly approaching, meaning dealers must prepare for the next generation of digital data collection. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick...
In this article we discuss how to turn difficult car sales situations into opportunities for both the customer and the dealership.

Why ‘bad news’ doesn’t exist in car sales

- June 28, 2023
Car salespe­ople tackle various challenge­s every day, ranging from customer he­sitancy to financial hurdles. Although these type­s of tough conversations are a common aspect of the­ job, it's worth wondering...


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