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The Volvo five-passenger EX30 may be the first electric vehicle to reach America's mass market and will arrive in U.S. Dealerships by 2025.

Volvo unveils game-changing EX30 SUV for $35K, set to debut in 2025

- November 6, 2023
The Volvo five-passenger EX30 may be the first electric vehicle to reach America's mass market. The Swedish luxury brand’s small SUV will arrive in U.S. dealerships by early 2025.  The EX30...
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Managing your existing BDC can be a tall order, but it is worth exploring to find out if you can improve sales and service.

In-house vs external BDC: How and why to make a switch

- November 6, 2023
For a dealership, follow-up with customers is absolutely crucial. Some customers will choose which dealership to shop at based on interactions with salespeople over the phone, through text, or email,...
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Automotive industry news: Toyota's gains, IRS EV tax credit portal, Rivian's clean energy feat, and new UAW labor deals.

Weekly roundup: IRS opens dealer Energy Credit Portal registration, Toyota’s EV plans, GM, Stellantis ink tentative UAW deals

- November 3, 2023
Earlier this week: Toyota revved up with soaring profits, EV investment plans, and pay raises following an impressive third-quarter report. Meanwhile, the IRS streamlined the transition to electric vehicles with...
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EV credit update, Honda sales rise, Fed pauses rate hikes

- November 3, 2023
CBT Now What Q3's auto loan trends mean for the months ahead — Melinda Zabritski | Experian Automotive Auto loan delinquencies have steadily risen throughout the year, giving many financing and insurance...
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By shopping with dealers registered with the IRS, a car buyer can use their electric vehicle tax credit as a down payment at the time of sale.

Dealer registration opens for electric vehicle tax credit transfer

- November 2, 2023
Dealers can now obtain direct access to consumer electric vehicle tax credits thanks to a new website launched this Wednesday by the IRS. By registering through the IRS Energy Credits Online...
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Tesla emerged victorious in its first U.S. trial concerning allegations that its Autopilot driver assistance feature caused a fatal accident.

Tesla wins first US trial over Autopilot’s alleged role in fatal crash

- November 1, 2023
A significant win for Tesla, which currently is the subject of several lawsuits and federal investigations pertaining to driver assistance technology, came on October 31 when it emerged victorious in...
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A business development center (BDC) is a separate dealership department that brings in sales and service clientele.

Why should dealers customize their BDC? – Matt Raymond | Bowtie Solutions

- November 1, 2023
A business development center (BDC) is a separate dealership department that brings in sales and service clientele. Matt Raymond, Chief Operating Officer at Bowtie Solutions, recently joined Jim Fitzpatrick on...
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Brian MacDonald joins Inside Automotive to discuss the latest challenges facing the automotive industry and the need for simplified toolkits.

Simplifying the automotive industry toolkit — Brian MacDonald | CDK Global

- November 1, 2023
The automotive industry has spent the last few years navigating a tumultuous economy and volatile car market. With the post-pandemic era introducing even more challenges and difficulties, the need for...
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How to measure the value your service advisors bring to the dealership

- November 1, 2023
Like it or not, a successful dealership boils down to metrics. Hit a certain threshold, and you can rest easy (or easier) until next month or next quarter. But the...
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Nathan Fox joins CBT News at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference to discuss the power of merchandising and product storytelling.

Merchandising vehicles through story — Nathan Fox | Cox Automotive

- October 31, 2023
Merchandising is a crucial component of any retail operation, especially in the age of digital commerce, where customers often have little to no access to a product before purchasing. However,...
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