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

Jaelyn Campbell - 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,...

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

Jaelyn Campbell - 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...

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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

Ashby Lincoln - 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,...

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Ford prepares EV owners for winter weather with these expert tips

Jaelyn Campbell - 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...

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

Jaelyn Campbell - 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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Cut F&I wait times and boost customer satisfaction with productive tasks, AI tools, early vehicle walk-arounds, and clear communication.

5 ways to reduce F&I wait times and boost the customer experience

Jasmine Kiniklis - November 28, 2025

On the Dash: CDK found that excessive wait times in the F&I department can increasingly harm customer satisfaction. Engaging customers during wait times, through paperwork, educational content, or early vehicle...

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Dave Anderson outlines how dealers can use vision and TUFS goals to strengthen strategic planning and drive measurable performance.

Dave Anderson on how to drive results through clear, measurable vision

Jasmine Kiniklis - November 26, 2025

As the new year draws closer, many dealers are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and where their strategy needs to shift in 2026. On today's episode of Lessons in...

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Todd Berko urges dealers to look beyond Blue Sky in valuing stores

Jaelyn Campbell - November 25, 2025

Dealership owners are often focused on Blue Sky multiples when assessing their store’s worth, but industry experts say relying solely on this method can overlook critical factors. Todd Berko, co-managing...

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Ultimate Toys’ Gray Scott on elevating dealership service with luxury strategies

Ashby Lincoln - November 25, 2025

Ultimate Toys has carved out a unique niche in automotive retail, specializing in ultra-luxury sprinter vans designed for clients who demand more than standard transportation. On this week’s episode of...

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Jay Abraham reveals hidden profit opportunities in dealerships

Ashby Lincoln - November 24, 2025

The profit opportunities in today’s dealerships are vast and often hidden in plain sight. In this episode of Inside Automotive, we welcome Jay Abraham, a leading business growth strategist and...

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Dealership Management

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

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

Lee Harkins shares profit-boosting strategies for service departments

Ford prepares EV owners for winter weather with these expert tips

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

5 ways to reduce F&I wait times and boost the customer experience

Dave Anderson on how to drive results through clear, measurable vision

Todd Berko urges dealers to look beyond Blue Sky in valuing stores

Ultimate Toys’ Gray Scott on elevating dealership service with luxury strategies

Jay Abraham reveals hidden profit opportunities in dealerships

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