What 13.5 Million ROs Reveal About Technician Pay
With the technician shortage still unresolved, pay is one of the few levers that reliably attracts and keeps skilled techs. Most dealerships set it against internal assumptions rather than the...
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GM80.2301.96%
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CYD31.870-0.08%
HMC31.7800.43%
TM184.1202.63%
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TSLA378.7308.14%
GM80.2301.96%
F12.1450.045%
RIVN14.6000.3%
CYD31.870-0.08%
HMC31.7800.43%
TM184.1202.63%
CVNA63.690-0.08%
PAG200.590-3.44%
LAD303.000-4.77%
AN161.670-0.79%
GPI241.440-8.4%
ABG171.830-4.05%
SAH62.630-0.2%
TSLA378.7308.14%
GM80.2301.96%
F12.1450.045%
RIVN14.6000.3%
CYD31.870-0.08%
HMC31.7800.43%
TM184.1202.63%
CVNA63.690-0.08%
PAG200.590-3.44%
LAD303.000-4.77%
AN161.670-0.79%
GPI241.440-8.4%
ABG171.830-4.05%
SAH62.630-0.2%
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The Profitability vs. Retention Myth
You don't need more customers. You need better execution. As Variable Ops profitability gets less reliable, dealers lean harder on Fixed Ops, then feel forced to choose: hold prices down...
The Five Fixes That Turn Service Volume Into Margin
Most dealerships chase Fixed Ops growth the same way: more cars, more ROs, more parts. This guide walks General Managers and Fixed Ops Leaders through five specific places margin leaks...
Cheap AI is Expensive: Why Good AI Beats Bad AI Every Time
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The full session, including the live Q&A from dealers in the room. Recorded September 2, 2026. Four fields and the replay opens right...
AI Lead Capture Playbook: How to Turn More Leads into Test Drives
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Drawing from millions of dealership phone interactions, this report uncovers the...
AI-Powered CRMs Drive Higher Conversions and Faster Sales for Dealerships
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The 2026 CDK Friction Points Study shows how ongoing affordability pressures are eroding customer confidence and dealer performance. While dealers are moving faster and investing in technology, persistent issues like...
Keep Drivers Safe and Turn Service Traffic Into Revenue
Tired of missing out on the full revenue potential of your recall traffic? This Louisville-area Honda dealership faced the same challenge until they combined a disciplined service process with automotiveMastermind’s...
Podium’s Ross Tinkham urges dealers to adopt AI as speed-to-lead gaps widen
According to Ross Tinkham, Vice President of Automotive at Podium, dealerships face increasing pressure to respond more quickly and consistently to customer inquiries as lead volumes and market conditions continue...
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