TSLA374.9601.24%
GM77.810-0.71%
F12.390-0.0899%
RIVN16.570-0.38%
CYD41.440-0.43%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA400.560-2.46%
PAG160.4400.44%
LAD275.150-1.24%
AN202.650-0.32%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG200.800-1.21%
SAH71.2250.005%
TSLA374.9601.24%
GM77.810-0.71%
F12.390-0.0899%
RIVN16.570-0.38%
CYD41.440-0.43%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA400.560-2.46%
PAG160.4400.44%
LAD275.150-1.24%
AN202.650-0.32%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG200.800-1.21%
SAH71.2250.005%
TSLA374.9601.24%
GM77.810-0.71%
F12.390-0.0899%
RIVN16.570-0.38%
CYD41.440-0.43%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA400.560-2.46%
PAG160.4400.44%
LAD275.150-1.24%
AN202.650-0.32%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG200.800-1.21%
SAH71.2250.005%


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Rick Case Automotive Group and AHA donate 250 CPR kits to local hospitals to empower families to save lives during emergencies.

Dealers doing good: Rick Case Automotive Group donates CPR training kits to save lives

- February 25, 2025
In February, in recognition of Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) partnered with Rick Case Automotive Group to donate 250 CPR Anytime Training Kits to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital...
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Curate your ideal 2025 through the art of goal setting – Matt Easton | Easton University

- January 2, 2025
Whether you're looking to boost your performance, hit new targets, or stay motivated, setting goals is crucial. However, many people set goals and don't know how to set themselves up...
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Infiniti will co-locate with Nissan

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- December 5, 2024
In 2013, Infiniti sold 116,455 vehicles in the United States. Nearly a decade later, the automaker's U.S. sales dropped a staggering 45%, with a mere 64,699 vehicles being sold in...
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New EV models drive October’s market share

- October 29, 2024
The newest wave of highly anticipated EV models from big brands such as Chevy, Honda, Jeep, and Volkswagen are expected to drive October’s market share.  According to Cox Automotive’s EV Market...
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Technology principles to consider when determining your dealership’s technology and human interaction formula

Integrating technology and human touch in car sales: Striking the balance for optimal customer experience

- December 26, 2023
Technology is changing how consumers shop for and buy cars. Yet chatbots, virtual reality applications, and artificial intelligence haven’t eliminated the need for human interaction. Modern car dealerships need to...
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In the auto industry's competitive landscape, dealerships must prioritize customer satisfaction to achieve success

7 strategies for dealerships to enhance customer satisfaction

- September 26, 2023
In the auto industry's competitive landscape, dealerships must prioritize customer satisfaction to achieve success. Satisfying customers acts as fuel, driving growth and profitability for dealerships. As customers have endless options available...
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How Honda is making progress on inventory, EVs and affordability — Bill Feinstein

- July 21, 2023
 On this episode of Inside Automotive, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Bill Feinstein, President of Planet Honda in New Hampshire, General Manager of Planet Honda in New...
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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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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...
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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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