U.S. auto sales through the first half of the year are up by 2.9% compared to a year ago. However, concerns loom about whether the industry can sustain this momentum...
Personal connections are incredibly powerful, whether you're making a sales pitch or engaging in casual conversation. In the latest episode of CBT Now, we're excited to explore this topic with...
Growing up in an East Texas town of 1,200 people had its benefits. But, being a kid who drove a Gandini-designed Fiat X/1-9 in the land of muscle cars and...
Staying ahead means embracing innovation and digital transformation in a rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape. On the latest edition of Dealer Forward, Josh Bickerton, Director of Product Consulting at Dealertrack,...
In my three recent articles, “From the Fax Machine, to the Future: Auto Finance Disruption Time is Here,” “Digital Finance: Consumer Expectations and Today’s Digital Retail Reality,” and “Automotive Finance:...
As American society has become more diverse, so too has the automotive landscape, with dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers welcoming minorities in increasing numbers. However, representation in the car business, especially...
Introduction
The Finance and Insurance (F&I) department, a critical component of any automotive dealership, plays a pivotal role in driving profitability. We all know the F&I staff often grapples with challenges...
In today's ultra-competitive business environment, where we fight to have the best marketing, the coolest social media, and the lowest prices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by your competition. Coach...
Earlier this month, Cox Automotive and Canopy Connect announced a collaboration to enhance the online car buying experience for consumers and dealerships through insurance verification and servicing. Joining us to...
Car dealerships receive sales and service leads through many channels. While your dealership’s experience may vary, many dealerships spend their monthly advertising dollars on radio, search engine marketing, search engine...