Somewhere between the so-called “normal,” “COVID normal,” and “new normal,” we got it into our heads that it’s okay to be an order taker. That customers were so obsessed with...
On the latest episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson, founder of Sellchology, discusses the importance of recognizing areas of your dealership that might be struggling and proactively...
In the past three years, nearly every industry has experienced a dramatic shift in consumer expectations. The auto industry is no exception, with services like online car sales and EV...
Adding new digital tools to your dealership strategy mix can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. Things like price constraints, learning curves, and whether or not the software can make a difference...
While social media platforms are pervasive in today’s society, using them effectively for business is equal parts art and science. This is especially true with car dealers that often underuse...
Welcome to another edition of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder, and CEO of Automotive Ventures, where I put recent automotive and mobility news items into context, in...
As the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to ramp up, the issue of standardizing EV chargers is garnering a lot of attention. Of course, one major hesitation consumers have...
Earlier this week: Car buyers and auto retailers expressed opposing beliefs and concerns over the electric vehicle market in a new Cox Automotive survey. The Society of Automotive Engineers announced...
In the ever-evolving automotive industry, staying ahead of the competition requires embracing innovation. That’s exactly what Kevin Pitts and Tom Masano Auto Group did when they chose a company that...
The following notable M&A deals were finalized in the past few months, involving numerous brands and a few high-profile dealer groups.
AutoNation
AutoNation has expanded once again, this time buying five dealerships...