TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%

Driving Solutions on CBT News explores the latest innovations in retail automotive, featuring expert insights on evolving dealership values, ownership trends, digital retail, and customer engagement strategies.


Driving Solutions

The dos and don’ts of dealership M&A, for sellers — Sheldon Sandler | Bel Air Partners

The dealership M&A (mergers and acquisitions) sector has seen high levels of activity in recent years as the retail automotive industry has adjusted to evolving trends in profits, inventories, and consumer preferences. Whatever one's experience in the car business, navigating this unique landscape without guidance can have unforeseen and unfortunate consequences. On this episode of Driving Solutions, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Sheldon Sandler, founder and CEO Bel Air Partners,...

De-mistifying dealership defection rates — Eric DeMont | Urban Science

- April 4, 2024
Defection rates deliver vital information to dealers, allowing them to identify how many customers took their business elsewhere while measuring the impact of retention strategies. However, it has been exceedingly...

How to integrate a seamless car buying experience — Yaron Rosen | Fuse Autotech

- April 2, 2024
Dealers know that the key to higher sales and profitability is an unparalleled car buying experience. Unfortunately, with consumers now demanding more convenient processes and even faster service times, many...

Innovating for short and long-term F&I headwinds — Scott Gunnell | JM&A Group

- February 19, 2024
F&I (finance and insurance) continues to be one of the most important departments in the dealership, driving both revenue and customer satisfaction. But just as the rest of the car...

Rethinking used car management in a post-COVID economy — Josh Callahan | Ally

- February 15, 2024
Facing fluctuating supply chains, shifts in consumer preferences and normalizing trends, used car dealers have implemented new strategies to source inventory and keep sales high in the post-pandemic economy. Here...

A closer look at the dealership M&A valuations process — Todd Berko | Bel Air Partners

- February 8, 2024
The dealership M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market can be confusing to navigate. Knowing the technical aspects of valuations and buy-sell transactions is crucial to obtaining a good deal for your...

Ally’s Gabe Garroni explores innovative trends in virtual and digital F&I services

- February 7, 2024
Recognizing the consumer demands for flexibility and convenience, the F&I office is being revolutionized, and much of the automotive sales process has moved online. Here to discuss some of those...

Expert automotive marketing strategies for today’s evolving industry — John Fitzpatrick | Force Marketing

- January 31, 2024
As many, if not all, dealers know, several market conditions are creating uncertainty in the automotive retail industry. From normalizing inventories to electric vehicle sales and service, dealers must utilize...

Rethinking artificial intelligence for the retail automotive industry — Devin Daly | Impel

- January 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents exciting opportunities for growth and improved efficiency, especially in the retail automotive sector, where the ability to rapidly process data has become key. Unfortunately, the technology...

How technology is refining the used vehicle appraisal process

- January 29, 2024
The used vehicle landscape has undergone extreme fluctuations over the last few years, making it difficult for both dealers and customers to navigate the market. However, while some have struggled...