TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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In this article, we debunk some AI myths, explore its role in the dealership, and discover why striking the right balance is essential.

The truth about Goldilocks, AI and your dealership

- December 11, 2023
Let’s face it: technology is no longer a luxury for most of the world; it’s a necessity. Every industry has experienced drastic changes due to rapidly evolving technology in the...
Dealership employees approach a sales conversation with emotional intelligence.

Lead the pack: Why emotional intelligence is the key to automotive leadership

- December 7, 2023
Emotional intelligence, also referred to as emotional quotient or simply EQ, is important in any workplace but especially comes in handy at a car dealership—as any job there requires flexibility,...
loyalty programs

Loyalty programs: How to use them more effectively at your car dealership

- December 6, 2023
In selling products, dealerships have an incredible opportunity to acquire new customers and retain existing ones. But, according to S&P Global Mobility, the truth is that nearly 34% of owners...
Today on Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by United States Senate candidate and former dealer principal, Bernie Moreno.

U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno on economic, social policies and electric vehicles

- December 5, 2023
Welcome to another edition of the CBT News original series Inside Automotive. Today, we're joined by United States Senate candidate and former dealer principal, Bernie Moreno. In 2005, Moreno invested all...
Purpose is the dealership's foundational framework on which it builds long-term company culture, goals, missions, and values.

How to unlock the power of purpose and drive your dealership forward

- December 1, 2023
The bar to becoming a successful automotive group is extremely high. Worth $2.86 trillion in 2021, the automotive industry is indubitably one of the most successful industries today. It is filled...
Expert insights on the dynamics of EV sales: comparing direct-to-consumer and traditional dealership models in the electric vehicle market.

Future of EV sales: direct-to-consumer vs franchise dealers — Matt VanDyke | Shift Digital

- November 30, 2023
In recent years, the retail automotive industry has seen dramatic changes in the ways consumers shop for and purchase electric vehicles (EVs), challenging the traditional franchised model with direct-to-consumer sales....

Synchronous vs. Asynchronous customer communication: is your dealership using both?

- November 30, 2023
All businesses, including car dealerships, face the challenge of figuring out how exactly to connect with customers in order to meet and exceed sales goals. Two general communication styles that...
Discover the Florida Automobile Dealers Association's (FADA) first Hall of Fame event, celebrating 15 dealers for their business excellence.

FADA Pres. Ted Smith on the association’s inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony

- November 29, 2023
The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) marked a significant milestone on November 2 by inaugurating its first class of Hall of Fame inductees, which included 15 esteemed automotive retailers. These...
To ensure­ that all customers stay informed, businesse­s must have effective­ communication processes and protocols in place.

Elevating the service experience with proactive communication and real-time updates

- November 29, 2023
In the world of automotive dealerships, the service experience often represents the most complex and confusing part of the customer journey. From scheduling appointments to understanding the intricacies of vehicle...
Tesla overcomes employee termination charges in NY, yet continues grappling with unionization efforts and NLRB investigations.

Key labor case against Tesla dismissed, still faces ongoing unionization challenges

- November 28, 2023
Tesla has successfully defended itself against charges of illegal employee termination in New York, connected to a unionization drive, marking a significant moment in its ongoing labor relations saga. The U.S....


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