Ready to learn more? Here are 5 complexities that dealers like you run into when beginning or scaling up their out-of-state sales.

Remove risk from out-of-state sales and make money faster

The ATC Team - July 13, 2023

Out-of-state auto sales give dealerships a great revenue stream – but if you don’t manage them correctly, they can also make you pace up and down the halls like an...

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If Toyota wants to venture into EVs, why not build an EV that embodies its own simplicity and authentic engineering philosophies?

Opinion | Toyota’s fake vroom: gimmick or game-changer?

Steve Mitchell - July 10, 2023

Well, there was quite the buzz when Toyota announced they were considering simulating manual gearboxes and motor noises in their upcoming EVs. Did anyone ask for this? Reactions varied from incredulous “Are...

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Tell, don’t sell: The old way of doing business is the wrong way, but it’s still practiced today

Robert DiGiacomo - July 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” DiGiacomo has been immersed in the retail side of the automotive industry for nearly 30 years. He has enjoyed a very successful career optimizing several finance departments in...

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Earlier this week in auto news: Toyota announced it devised a new, cost-effective method to produce solid-state EV batteries.

Weekly roundup: Tesla’s record-breaking quarter, Toyota’s new solid state EV batteries

CBT News - July 7, 2023

Earlier this week: Tesla reported that it sold a total of 466,140 units between April and June while manufacturing 479,700 electric vehicles. Toyota announced it devised a new, cost-effective method...

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Digital retailing is about efficiency, which incorporates both speed and quality to enhance the overall car buying experience.

Does speed hurt quality? Taking a closer look at digital retailing

Pete MacInnis, founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions - July 7, 2023

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...

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Jonathan Dawson shares his insights into the core principles that help entrepreneurs drive business success in a challenging environment.

How your dealership can avoid the “boiled frog” scenario

Jonathan Dawson - July 6, 2023

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...

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4 ways dealers and automakers can support customers and drive loyalty

Macklin Wrixon - July 6, 2023

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...

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There are digital tools for every process or function you at your dealership. However, it's crucial to ensure they are worth the investment.

5 digital tools every modern dealership needs to drive sales success

Chanell Turner - July 5, 2023

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...

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There’s more to social media than Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Quora also have groups ideal for social selling.

4 worthwhile social selling methods for dealership sales staff

David Goldberg - July 5, 2023

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...

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I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

Polestar 2 upgrades raise questions about the depreciation of used EVs

Steve Greenfield - June 30, 2023

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...

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Remove risk from out-of-state sales and make money faster

Opinion | Toyota’s fake vroom: gimmick or game-changer?

Tell, don’t sell: The old way of doing business is the wrong way, but it’s still practiced today

Weekly roundup: Tesla’s record-breaking quarter, Toyota’s new solid state EV batteries

Does speed hurt quality? Taking a closer look at digital retailing

How your dealership can avoid the “boiled frog” scenario

4 ways dealers and automakers can support customers and drive loyalty

5 digital tools every modern dealership needs to drive sales success

Polestar 2 upgrades raise questions about the depreciation of used EVs

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