TSLA380.840-10.22%
GM76.070-1.65%
F14.2150.025%
RIVN17.4550.365%
CYD43.900-0.815%
HMC28.160-0.61%
TM177.610-2.15%
CVNA67.360-3.3%
PAG202.660-2.08%
LAD335.280-3.88%
AN205.720-3.28%
GPI326.060-5.56%
ABG220.360-6.3%
SAH100.420-2.3%
TSLA380.840-10.22%
GM76.070-1.65%
F14.2150.025%
RIVN17.4550.365%
CYD43.900-0.815%
HMC28.160-0.61%
TM177.610-2.15%
CVNA67.360-3.3%
PAG202.660-2.08%
LAD335.280-3.88%
AN205.720-3.28%
GPI326.060-5.56%
ABG220.360-6.3%
SAH100.420-2.3%
TSLA380.840-10.22%
GM76.070-1.65%
F14.2150.025%
RIVN17.4550.365%
CYD43.900-0.815%
HMC28.160-0.61%
TM177.610-2.15%
CVNA67.360-3.3%
PAG202.660-2.08%
LAD335.280-3.88%
AN205.720-3.28%
GPI326.060-5.56%
ABG220.360-6.3%
SAH100.420-2.3%


Dealership Management

Joe Serra shares Serra Automotive’s $6M hospital donation, leadership transition, and strategies to navigate industry challenges and growth.

Joe Serra details leadership transition, industry outlook and $6M donation

- December 4, 2025
Serra Automotive Chairman Joe Serra joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive to outline the group’s operational strategy, succession planning, and industry expectations while discussing a recent $6 million...
Scott Deming shares strategies for how dealers can build lasting customer loyalty by prioritizing employee engagement.

Scott Deming on how dealers can build lasting customer loyalty by focusing on employee, culture

- December 4, 2025
Too many companies focus only on transactions and miss the bigger opportunity: building lasting loyalty. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT Now to share his recommendations and expertise...
Paul Brown explains how the right F&I product mix and knowledgeable staff boost dealer profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term wealth.

Maximize your F&I product mix to boost CSI and long-term profit

- December 4, 2025
The F&I department is a critical profit driver in the dealership. On today's episode of F&I Today, VP of Ascent Dealer Services, Paul Brown, discusses how to choose the correct...
"Quiet quitting” is a growing trend that reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of dollars in lost revenue.

Dave Anderson warns dealers must confront ‘quiet quitting’ to protect profits

- December 3, 2025
Employees who show up but mentally check out can silently sabotage a business. Known as “quiet quitting,” this growing trend reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of...
In an industry where margins hinge on speed, predictability, and inventory turn, one Midwest dealership group identified a hidden drag on profitability

How a dealership freed up over half a million in working capital

- December 3, 2025
In an industry where margins hinge on speed, predictability, and inventory turn, one Midwest dealership group identified a hidden drag on profitability: the way their vehicles moved from auction to...
GEO, April Simmons

Dealers face new challenges as AI-powered GEO tools change automotive search – April Simmons | Horne Auto Group

- December 2, 2025
While artificial intelligence is reshaping how car buyers research vehicles, making it essential for dealerships to adapt quickly, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is an emerging technology that delivers highly personalized,...
Time Dealer of The Year, Emily Marlow Beck

Virginia’s Time Dealer of the Year nominee builds legacy through culture and community – Emily Marlow Beck

- December 1, 2025
Virginia’s Emily Marlow Beck, president of Marlow Motor Company and third-generation owner, has been named her state’s nominee for the 2026 Time Dealer of the Year, the first female nominee...
Boost service and parts profits with Lee Harkins’ strategies on productivity, inventory, and customer pay in dealership fixed ops.

Lee Harkins shares profit-boosting strategies for service departments

- December 1, 2025
Small operational changes in service and parts can translate into big gains for dealership profitability. On today's episode of Service Drive, President and CEO of M5 Management Services, Lee Harkins,...
Ford, winter EV prep.

Ford prepares EV owners for winter weather with these expert tips 

- November 28, 2025
On the Dash: To protect your EV and optimize battery performance, park it in a garage or a covered area, and remove any snow. Before driving, precondition both the battery...
profitability, service

Fixed ops remain key to dealership profitability, yet potential is often undervalued

- November 28, 2025
On the Dash: Fixed operations are the backbone of dealership profitability, yet national fixed absorption averages remain below optimal levels. Considerable revenue is being missed, including tire sales and out-of-warranty...


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