TSLA376.0402.32%
GM77.905-0.615%
F12.345-0.135%
RIVN16.335-0.615%
CYD41.680-0.19%
HMC24.295-0.185%
TM192.760-3.32%
CVNA403.1900.17%
PAG160.2950.295%
LAD274.710-1.68%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI339.9600.18%
ABG201.740-0.27%
SAH71.6500.43%
TSLA376.0402.32%
GM77.905-0.615%
F12.345-0.135%
RIVN16.335-0.615%
CYD41.680-0.19%
HMC24.295-0.185%
TM192.760-3.32%
CVNA403.1900.17%
PAG160.2950.295%
LAD274.710-1.68%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI339.9600.18%
ABG201.740-0.27%
SAH71.6500.43%
TSLA376.0402.32%
GM77.905-0.615%
F12.345-0.135%
RIVN16.335-0.615%
CYD41.680-0.19%
HMC24.295-0.185%
TM192.760-3.32%
CVNA403.1900.17%
PAG160.2950.295%
LAD274.710-1.68%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI339.9600.18%
ABG201.740-0.27%
SAH71.6500.43%


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To succeed in the evolving automotive retail environment, dealers must adapt to changing market conditions and refine their strategies.

Trends and predictions for dealers to know in 2024

- January 22, 2024
2024 will be another year of significant transformation for the automotive retail environment. Shifting product mixes, evolving consumer demands and emerging ways to leverage data are all factors dealers need...
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Honda's venture into CPO leasing is just one indicator of the innovative paths dealerships might explore to thrive in the future.

Honda’s leap into used car leasing: a signpost to the future for dealerships

- January 3, 2024
As Honda announces its foray into certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle leasing, it may be that the automotive industry stands at a curious crossroads. This move isn't just innovative; it's a telling...
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Don't miss out on the next great profit opportunity in the automotive industry. Join Dealer Controlled Leasing and take control of your lending process today.

Dealer Controlled Leasing: The next great profit opportunity

- October 10, 2023
Are you a dealership owner looking to maximize your profits while streamlining your operations? If so, Dealer Controlled Leasing (DCL) might be the game-changer you've been waiting for. DCL is...
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Decline in leasing could have significant long-term impacts on retail auto — Cox Automotive

- October 31, 2022
A new report from Cox Automotive says the role of leasing in the post-COVID marketplace has "declined substantially" and warned the trend could have long-term consequences. Cox Automotive has lowered...
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Expect strong new and used car sales in 2022 due to ‘pent-up consumer demand’

- December 17, 2021
Industry experts are predicting that dealer activity in the new year will be easily sustained courtesy of above-normal consumer demand for vehicles. The effects of inventory shortages have developed a...
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Experian’s Melinda Zabritski reveals trends from the Q2 State of the Automotive Finance Market report

- September 10, 2021
The auto finance market is returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to Experian’s Q2 State of the Automotive Finance Market report. So what does this mean for the industry overall? On...
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Experian’s Melinda Zabritski shares key insights into the state of automotive finance

- July 2, 2021
Total open loan balances are on the rise, according to Experian's Q1 2021 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report. So what does this mean for car dealers? Joining us...
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Is your dealership missing out on opportunities for digital used car leasing?

- July 1, 2021
DRIVRZ Financial has partnered with Roadster to enhance used car leasing with a payment calculator and online application tools. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jon Lamb, CEO of...
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Selling the Benefits of Leasing this Holiday Season

- December 18, 2017
The last week of the year for a car dealer can be a crazy one. End-of-the-year sales quotas, pressure to move last year’s inventory, and OEM finance incentives make for...
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