We know consumers are information-hungry, as it drives their car buying decisions. Sixty-five percent of consumers spend over a month researching their next purchase, according to Deloitte; with 31 percent...
Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome John Ellis, Inventory Strategist for Cox Automotive. As an inventory strategist, John has a bird’s-eye view of not only the data but...
Cybersecurity has been a concern for many car dealers after an increased number of malware and ransomware attacks, however, many automotive retailers are now looking more seriously into security measures...
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick. Today, Jim is joined by Hugh Hathcock and Kalah McCoy, Owner and Executive Vice President of Velocity Automotive Solutions (VAS),...
In early June 2021, CDK Global acquired Roadster for $360 million. The two companies joined forces with the intent to drive modern retailing to a new level, enhancing both the...
More and more, car buyers expect a flexible, streamlined experience, whether that’s a mostly in-store purchase, a fully online process, or in most cases, a combination of both. Dealerships have made tremendous strides and continue to look...
For those who are unfamiliar, RecovR is a two-in-one lot management and theft recovery solution by Kudelski IoT, a leading global IoT technology provider and unit of the Kudelski Group. With...
While the dealership world is hoping the inventory crisis will come to a speedy resolve, industry experts aren’t as optimistic. Embracing the challenges and opportunities ahead is the first step for dealers to secure...
The adoption of digital retailing tools by dealerships during the pandemic was something to see. We were forced to disrupt our normal business model, and technology gave us the tools...
The 2021 Cox Automotive Service Industry Study revealed positive news for dealership service centers, but is money still being left on the table? On today’s Power Lunch we’re pleased to welcome...