TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%
TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%
TSLA346.650-6.17%
GM72.760-0.67%
F11.530-0.08%
RIVN14.690-0.6%
CYD39.600-0.18%
HMC23.490-0.35%
TM203.660-0.76%
CVNA320.2503.4%
PAG148.170-0.54%
LAD261.5403.97%
AN193.510-3.31%
GPI323.960-3.04%
ABG195.140-0.26%
SAH63.5000.19%


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Studies show that financial stress can heavily limit workplace productivity. Here are three ways dealers can help their employees.

3 low-cost ways to help dealership employees reduce financial stress

- June 28, 2023
Looking for a competitive edge amid an already insanely competitive automotive marketplace?   Many employers lean towards lead generation and digital marketing as a solution.   “If only we had more people walking through...
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Brian Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss the upcoming Google Analytics 4 launch, and its significance for automotive retailers.

Is your dealership ready for Google Analytics 4? — Brian Pasch | PCG Companies

- June 28, 2023
The arrival of Google Analytics 4 is swiftly approaching, meaning dealers must prepare for the next generation of digital data collection. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick...
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market conditions Caldwell

Summer car prices: should dealers be optimistic? — Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds

- June 28, 2023
Despite the nation raising the debt ceiling, the automotive industry has continuously felt the consequences of rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues. On today's CBT Now, we're joined...
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In this article we discuss how to turn difficult car sales situations into opportunities for both the customer and the dealership.

Why ‘bad news’ doesn’t exist in car sales

- June 28, 2023
Car salespe­ople tackle various challenge­s every day, ranging from customer he­sitancy to financial hurdles. Although these type­s of tough conversations are a common aspect of the­ job, it's worth wondering...
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BEV sales

Boosting BEV sales: the power of app training for dealerships

- June 27, 2023
The automotive industry is in the throes of a significant shift towards battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with mobile applications playing an increasingly instrumental role in the driving experience. However, dealerships must...
Articles Daily Automotive News
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June.

June new vehicle sales and inventory improve while profit margins shrink

- June 26, 2023
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June, placing the automotive industry well ahead of its position during the same period last year. According...
Articles Headlines
Glenn Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss new digital marketing and customer data collection tools for dealers.

Emerging trends in digital marketing and data collection for dealers — Glenn Pasch | PCG Digital

- June 26, 2023
Customer data and digital marketing are crucial tools for running a profitable dealership. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Glenn Pasch, the CEO of PCG...
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Matt Wahnon joins Inside Automotive to discuss changing customer service trends in the post-pandemic car business landscape.

Different shoppers mean different customer service practices — Matt Wahnon | Ocean Cadillac

- June 26, 2023
Today's car buyers are increasingly diverse and complex, which means dealers must constantly refine their customer service practices. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick heads to Ocean...
Featured Sales & Marketing
The decision to install EV chargers at dealerships isn’t about bowing to political pressure or simply jumping onto the green bandwagon.

Opinion | Why EV chargers at dealerships are more than just virtue signaling

- June 26, 2023
Before we delve into this discussion, let’s clarify something: I’m no fan of electric vehicles (EVs). Yes, you heard it right. Given their destructive environmental impact during production and the...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Forward-thinking car dealers have seen fixed operations department profits and efficiency significantly improve over the last year.

Forward-thinking dealers see greater fixed operations profit, efficiency

- June 23, 2023
Forward-thinking car dealers have seen fixed operations department profits and efficiency significantly improve over the last year, according to new research by Cox Automotive. As the automotive industry looks to recover...
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