March and April were shaky months for many dealers nationwide, and their vendor partners also felt the sting of less than stellar sales as a result. However, as the industry...
In light of recent events, many dealerships are making the jump to virtual retailing and with that, comes a new set of challenges. Bringing the sales staff up to speed...
According to data from J.D. Power, the retail automotive industry is looking at a 14.3 million SAAR for July, which is about 2.5 million units lower than July of 2019....
Customer loyalty is the foundation for any successful sales and marketing strategy at your dealership. The Pareto Principle, a widely cited stat, confirms this as it states that 80 percent...
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NADA's Peter Welch Addresses the Lack of Black Representation in Auto Retail
Since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, injustices against the black community have...
Since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, injustices against the black community have been brought back into the spotlight. The Black Lives Matter movement has spearheaded...
Today's Featured Interview:
Dealers Focus on Efficiency as COVID-19 Exposes Areas for Improvement
COVID-19 has created a new standard of efficiency required for dealerships. Dealers have had to adjust their staffing strategies,...
COVID-19 has created a new standard of efficiency required for dealerships. Dealers have had to adjust their staffing strategies, increase their focus on digital sales, and meet a steep rise...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Second Quarter Highlights
Earnings per diluted...
Now more than ever, the car buying journey is no longer confined to a showroom or dealership lot. Creating a more connected, personalized, and convenient online shopping experience, means more...