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GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
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HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
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PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
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GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
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Inside Automotive is a groundbreaking network show that offers a captivating blend of dealership news, automotive retailing best practices, and cutting-edge industry insights from top executives and analysts. Featuring trailblazing industry insiders, this show offers a comprehensive look into the latest happenings within dealerships, highlighting key trends and developments. Through interviews with successful dealers, expert analysis, and practical advice, viewers gain valuable knowledge on implementing effective strategies, improving operations, and navigating the ever-changing automotive landscape.

Inside Automotive is a groundbreaking network show that offers a captivating blend of dealership news, automotive retailing best practices, and cutting-edge industry insights from top executives and analysts. Featuring trailblazing industry insiders, this show offers a comprehensive look into the latest happenings within dealerships, highlighting key trends and developments. Through interviews with successful dealers, expert analysis, and practical advice, viewers gain valuable knowledge on implementing effective strategies, improving operations, and navigating the ever-changing automotive landscape.


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How car dealers can help their salespeople find and sell more used cars — Jennifer Suzuki

Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. On today’s show, we’re joined by Jennifer Suzuki, President of eDealer Solutions, acclaimed sales trainer, and NADA Dealer Academy guest instructor, to discuss how dealers can reduce the effects of inventory shortages on the variable ops side of the dealership. According to Cox Automotive, unlike the new-vehicle market, the used vehicle market is holding strong and steadily looking more normal....
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4 success secrets to help your auto dealership weather any change — Sean Gardner | JVG

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The retail auto industry is undergoing tremendous shifts in online car buying, electrification, and the economy, which is causing a lot of uncertainty among franchised dealers. Here to share four...
CRM, Roessler

Streamline digital communications at your dealership with better CRM engagement tools — Steve Roessler | DriveCentric

- September 9, 2022
Car dealers are always looking for the best in class CRM, or customer relationship management system, and one company is expanding quickly in the market. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re...
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Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick. Today, we're pleased to welcome back Tom Maoli, President and CEO of Celebrity Motor Car and host of Go Big...
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Experian automotive finance data underscores consumer shift to used cars — Melinda Zabritski

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Experian has released its latest State of the Automotive Finance Market Report for Q2 2022, a quarterly report on the latest trends and analysis of the US automotive finance market....
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How auto dealers can stay ahead on the long road to an all-EV future — Dave Thomas | CDK Global

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All eyes are on the electric vehicle (EV) shift that's happening right now and impacting car dealers across the nation. CDK Global has recently released findings from a survey that found significant...
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How subscription startup Autonomy is reducing consumer doubt about electric cars — Scott Painter | Founder & CEO

- September 6, 2022
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EVs

EVs are driving changes in the F&I office—is your dealership prepared? — Scott Gunnell & Chris May | JM&A Group

- September 5, 2022
As we see an increase in electric vehicle adoption and the supporting charging infrastructure, the sales and buying process at your dealerships will need to evolve. Today on Inside Automotive,...
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How service managers can drive profits and keep customer service intact during busy times

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