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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%
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Customers are not likely to stay on a website that is confusing to navigate, as patience wears thin and they may decide to shop elsewhere. digital retailing personalized marketing

First impressions matter: What message does your dealership’s website send?

- May 3, 2023
The critical acceleration of digital retailing has undoubtedly led almost every industry to invest heavily in technology and eCommerce solutions. This includes the auto industry, with dealerships needing to design...
Sales & Marketing Articles

How baking-in digital protection at point-of-sale protects both dealer and buyer amid American crisis of online crime

- May 2, 2023
After all the research, test drives and negotiations, when a customer chooses to purchase a car, they are putting their trust in the hands of the dealer. Beyond the large financial...
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Training for competition in car sales

Competition for sales is back — but is your sales staff ready to sell again?

- May 1, 2023
U.S. new-vehicle inventory levels rose sharply in December and crested to 1.8 million for the first time since May 2021.¹ That bit of good news has been tempered by an...
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Despite robust auto sales, new-vehicle supply closed March at its highest level in two years, but not be enough to bring prices down.

April U.S. auto sales poised to rise on improving inventory levels

- April 28, 2023
According to a joint auto sales forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive, total new-vehicle sales, including retail and non-retail transactions, are expected to hit 1,316,500 units in April, representing...
Headlines Articles
Chris Kari, dealer principal at Kari Toyota in Superior, Wisconsin, spoke with CBT News about how he turned a last-ditch effort to curb fleet costs into a money-making rental program.

Q&A with Toyota dealer Chris Kari: Can daily rentals make fleet programs profit centers?

- April 26, 2023
The cost of courtesy loaner fleets presents a familiar challenge for every dealer: Spend on cars that can win customers and increase some RO values, or save on fleet costs...
Sales & Marketing Articles
This article delves deeper into key automotive marketing strategies, including local SEO, Vehicle Listing Ads, and reputation management.

6 of the best automotive marketing strategies to drive more car sales

- April 25, 2023
The digital landscape has changed the dealership world significantly over the last 15 years - and even more significantly over the last three. Being both available online as a “Digital...
Sales & Marketing Articles

Weekly roundup: Tesla Q1 earnings, Buick debuts last ICE, revised EV tax credits

- April 21, 2023
Earlier this week: Rivian announced the expansion of its Adventure EV charging network, Lincoln debuted its new Nautilus SUV, the Treasury Department's revised EV tax credits went into effect, and...
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Retail automotive is always brimming with career opportunities. In this article, we take a look at five reasons to join the car business.

Q&A with Bill Glik: Data integration streamlines critical HR reporting and sales forecasting for dealers

- April 20, 2023
Auto dealerships are paying close attention to talent management amidst current economic conditions. Without adequate resources, automotive retailers cannot maximize revenue and compete effectively in the market. Although talent is...
Management & Leadership Articles
Abstract concept of an individual with autism spectrum disorder

5 benefits of employing individuals on the Autism spectrum at your dealership

- April 18, 2023
The negative stigma surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace has begun shifting and for good reason. There are many benefits of hiring employees on the autism spectrum, as these individuals bring...
Management & Leadership Articles
Stop staff turnover in its tracks with happy, financially literate employees

How this underrated employee benefit is helping dealers shrink turnover

- April 17, 2023
When speaking with people about their personal and business finances I find much of an individual’s stress is caused by the unknown. As the old saying goes, “People fear what...
Management & Leadership Articles


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