Weekly roundup: Cadillac Escalade EV coming this year, Tesla’s brand reputation dips, Ford boosts EV goals

CBT News - May 26, 2023

Earlier this week: General Motors will release the all-electric Escalade as part of its push to make Cadillac a fully electric brand by 2030. Toyota executives are urging continued development...

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Car buying demographics in the U.S. are evolving, and attracting first-time car buyers, particularly millennials, is increasingly important.

Attracting first-time car buyers: How to understand the needs of younger customers

Joseph Iyanu - May 23, 2023

First-time car buyers, particularly millennials, are becoming an increasingly influential demographic in the auto retail industry. Previously, experts underestimated the interest of this generation in vehicle ownership. However, they have...

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A keen salesperson will know that closing the sale isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Here are some approaches to consider.

Car sales tips: The most effective ways to simplify closing the sale

David Goldberg - May 22, 2023

Endless time with a customer hopefully leads to one thing, closing the deal. But, often this essential task gets treated as an afterthought. Or gets passed on to someone else...

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McGovern Automotive adds CDJR dealership, Asbury sells Acura store in Texas

Kimberly Hurley - May 22, 2023

The buy/sell market for dealerships is a dynamic environment influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, consumer preferences, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory changes. Despite the ongoing economic challenges from the...

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Many automakers, including Ford, GM, Volvo and now Mercedes, are conforming to Tesla's fast charging system, also known as the North American Charging Standard or NACS.

How this automotive startup is helping consumers and dealers safeguard their data

Steve Greenfield - May 19, 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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Weekly roundup: Vehicle affordability improves, Twitter announces new CEO, Tesla Cybertruck update

CBT News - May 19, 2023

Earlier this week: During Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, Elon Musk dismissed speculation that he is considering stepping down as Tesla's CEO, vehicle affordability improved slightly in April, U.S. drivers are...

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There are a few approaches you can take to satisfy demanding customers without giving them what they are really asking for.

4 common types of difficult customers and how to handle them

Ben Stewart - May 18, 2023

Some customers are harder to deal with than others. Whether they are loudly yelling out at you, are especially demanding, can’t decide on anything, or are rather critical of everything,...

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Some of these useless features have spurred further inventions, while others are best left to the history books or lists like this article.

5 of the most useless features to ever appear in cars

David Goldberg - May 17, 2023

If you’ve been in the car business long enough, you've come across some vehicle features that evoked a “What were they thinking?” comment or two. In truth, this is nothing...

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Leveraging first-party data instead of third-party cookie-based marketing gives dealers more control over customer retention and acquisition.

Marketing challenges dealers can solve with a customer data platform: Key findings from the PureCars Customer Data Survey

Aaron Sheeks - May 16, 2023

By now, you’ve likely heard that Google has planned to phase out third-party cookies in 2024. In the digital marketing landscape, the third-party cookie has been a key component for...

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Lights, camera, action: Your playbook for high-quality professional walkaround videos

Steve Mitchell - May 15, 2023

You've seen the stats – customers are increasingly turning to video content to make informed decisions when purchasing a car. In a recent Think With Google report, Google found that creator-produced...

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Weekly roundup: Cadillac Escalade EV coming this year, Tesla’s brand reputation dips, Ford boosts EV goals

Attracting first-time car buyers: How to understand the needs of younger customers

Car sales tips: The most effective ways to simplify closing the sale

McGovern Automotive adds CDJR dealership, Asbury sells Acura store in Texas

How this automotive startup is helping consumers and dealers safeguard their data

Weekly roundup: Vehicle affordability improves, Twitter announces new CEO, Tesla Cybertruck update

4 common types of difficult customers and how to handle them

5 of the most useless features to ever appear in cars

Marketing challenges dealers can solve with a customer data platform: Key findings from the PureCars Customer Data Survey

Lights, camera, action: Your playbook for high-quality professional walkaround videos

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