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%


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AI technologies shouldn’t be used as isolated systems. But instead, as an integral component of your fixed ops department’s overall approach.

Using AI to drive more fixed ops revenue

- May 2, 2024
The fixed ops department is the lifeblood of most dealerships. But this vital profit center continuously faces challenges from rising customer expectations, ever-changing vehicle technology, and competitive pressures. Exploring optimization...
Fixed-Ops Articles

Why every car dealership needs an upskill plan for their staff

- May 1, 2024
Has The Great Resignation impacted your dealership? Are you concerned that it might? Well, offering opportunities for your dealership staff to upskill and expand their skill sets could be the...
Management & Leadership Articles
service department analysis paralysis

Service department analysis paralysis. how to make a decision and move forward

- April 22, 2024
Service operations generate mountains of data associated with the performance of the department. Leaders can and do devote a lengthy amount of time and energy simply compiling accurate and relative...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Whe­n stress increases, productivity declines significantly, and the risk of developing he­alth issues like anxiety and de­pression rises.

Managing stress and burnout in the fast-paced retail automotive industry

- April 18, 2024
The automotive­ retail industry is a dynamic and ever-e­volving sector that poses unique challenges for its professionals. From continuous customer interactions to meeting sales goals and juggling time pressures, the...
Management & Leadership Articles
By embracing mobile service models, dealers can broaden their offerings and cater to a wider audience, including first-time customers.

Mobile service startups transform car service, capturing dealership attention

- March 26, 2024
A wave of innovative startups is challenging the status quo by offering mobile repairs and maintenance for cars just about anywhere. These disruptors have caught the eyes of industry giants...
Articles Fixed-Ops
In March 2024, new car sales are poised to make a big leap. Analysts forecast 1,525,700 units sold, a 12.1% increase from the previous year

March sees 12.1% new car sales surge amid market adjustments

- March 22, 2024
In March 2024, new car sales are poised to make a big leap. Analysts forecast 1,525,700 units sold, a 12.1% increase from the previous year, according to the latest joint...
Articles Sales & Marketing
Fixed operations service advisors should prioritize establishing trust with customers from the moment they step into the dealership.

Building rapport: the art of systematic and proactive communication for dealership service advisors

- March 20, 2024
In the WHIRLWIND environment of an automotive dealership service center, service advisors play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with customers. OR DO THEY? Serving as the bridge between...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Until buyers and sellers understand them, EV range anxiety – particularly with used cars – will limit adoption and satisfaction.

For buyers and sellers, EV range is still too confusing

- March 11, 2024
Even though an EV’s range seems like it should be a single number, there are actually three types of electric vehicle range that can vary by 40% from each other....
Daily Automotive News Articles
See how automotive dealerships are winning over younger car buyers with cutting-edge digital strategies and irresistible engagement.

Dealerships explore new strategies to win over younger car buyers

- March 11, 2024
Imagine a family-owned dealership deeply rooted in tradition but now facing a pressing dilemma: attracting the elusive younger generation. As digital platforms and social media redefine consumer habits, traditional dealerships...
Sales & Marketing Articles
To understand our current 2024 tax season, we first must go back and remember what laid the foundation for the house we're living in today.

Tax season: the strategic play in a dynamic market

- March 7, 2024
We are two years removed from the height of the pandemic and the automotive market has never been more volatile than it is now. Certainly, there are dealers still making...
Sales & Marketing Articles


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