TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Auto Retail

Sean Gardner joins CBT Now to share his strategies for achieving sales goals no matter how slow business might be that month.

How to consistently achieve your monthly sales goals — Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- September 12, 2023
Many car dealers have already achieved their sales goals for the month thanks to high demand, strong pricing and effective strategies guiding their business. But for retailers falling behind on...
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August vehicle sales rise 17% YoY, nearing 18% forecast. Honda shines, but market softening signs emerge. OEMs eye future incentives.

August U.S. vehicle sales: signs of a market slowdown?

- September 11, 2023
August, traditionally a significant month for car sales, has offered the auto industry a mixed bag of data. While there's notable year-over-year growth of 17%, there are signs that the...
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Now’s the time for dealerships to adapt to market disruptions, while also finding success in the face of economic uncertainty.

Selling cars despite the current economic uncertainty

- August 24, 2023
Automotive retailers have seen a massive upheaval in recent years. Between the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary concerns, higher borrowing costs, and general economic uncertainty, the landscape for dealers...
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Car shopping doesn't have to be stressful. With the right approach, you can help turn it into a fun, engaging, and empowering experience.

How to make car shopping more fun for your customers

- August 4, 2023
Car shopping should be e­njoyable, not intimidating. As a dealership owne­r, your job goes be­yond simply selling a car. It includes providing helpful advice­ and fostering an environment whe­re customers...
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Timing is critical to both dealers and car buyers and seasonal sales are once again playing a big role.

Q&A | How auto dealers can leverage the return of seasonal sales

- July 28, 2023
Seasonality plays a crucial role for both dealers and car buyers, and understanding its impact is vital in the automotive industry. Historically, certain seasons experience higher demand for vehicles, such...
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Kane McCord joins Inside Automotive to discuss the title and registration process and the complexities of inter-state sales.

Streamlining title and registration for out-of-state sales — Kane McCord | Automotive Titling Company

- July 27, 2023
Finalizing a vehicle's title and registration has been streamlined as technology revolutionizes the industry. But with software from leading vendors, dealers today are able to conduct more of that process...
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Mike Hoyser from Phone Ninjas joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealerships are handling an increase in phone call volume.

How to take back control of your dealership’s call center — Mike Hoyser | Phone Ninjas

- July 25, 2023
As new car inventory across the country expands, so too has the number of calls placed to dealerships. The increase in volume has made it challenging for employees to keep...
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On this edition of CBT Now, Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy about the current state of the U.S. new car market.

Where does the new car market stand today? — Tyson Jominy | J.D. Power

- July 20, 2023
On this edition of CBT Now, Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with Tyson Jominy, the Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power, about the current state of the U.S. new...
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website emotion audits

Every car has a story: How to jazz up your used inventory website listings

- July 20, 2023
If you're thinking of a quick lunch, you may choose to "Live Más" and pick up Tacos and Nacho Fries from Taco Bell®. Let's be clear, there's no logical nutritional...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Sean Gardner joins Inside Automotive to discuss techniques for closing the sales process and winning over more customers.

Understanding the sales process: how to close more deals — Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- July 18, 2023
Closing is a critical step in the sales process, and having a technique that works almost every time can make things much easier on the floor. On this episode of...
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