Tag: Auto Retail
5 ways to combat staffing shortages in fixed operations
Staffing shortages are affecting dealerships across the country as they struggle to hire new employees and keep their turnover rate low. According to The...
4 lessons car dealers can learn from Carvana’s missteps
Carvana has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year. A blockbuster agreement to purchase ADESA U.S. has been completed, but...
Argo AI deploys autonomous vehicle fleets in Austin and Miami
Volkswagen and Ford-backed Argo AI said this week that it is beginning operations of its new autonomous vehicle fleets in Texas and Florida –...
Biden’s $3.1B electric car battery plan leaves mining concerns in limbo
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Early this month, the Biden administration announced a $3.1 billion dollar plan to...
Average gas prices surge above $4 per gallon—how will car buyers...
Long weekend travel is going to cost even more this year. Consumers will be doing a double-take at the pumps as they fill up...
Carvana’s operations in Illinois have been suspended
Illinois has suspended Carvana's dealer's license after an investigation found that the company “improperly” gave residents out-of-state registration tags and failed to transfer car titles within...
How digital auto insurance can enhance the customer experience at your...
Today, it's all about providing a great customer experience in all areas of the sales process while also increasing your bottom line. Joining us...
Cars.com study shows trade-in payouts continue to exceed expectations
A recent survey from Cars.com revealed that both dealers and consumers report getting higher trade-in values for vehicles compared to two years ago. A staggering...
Is the race to electrification happening too quickly?
Virtually every mass-market carmaker has goals to make and sell more EVs than ICE vehicles by 2030. General Motors announced its intention to produce...
Storm season is approaching, is your dealership prepared for it?
The Atlantic hurricane season typically begins in June, and experts forecast 19 tropical storms, nine of which could spin into hurricane status. The season...
