TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


dealership

The EV ‘low cost of operation’ promise means service loyalty is paramount

- May 26, 2021
On May 19, Ford unveiled the fully-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck and amassed 45,000 reservations within two days. A few days later on May 24, a commercial variant was announced as the F-150...
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F&I

Things to consider when hiring an inexperienced F&I manager

- May 25, 2021
Staffing the F&I department can be a tricky minefield to navigate. Do you hire from within and train someone up from sales or do you go to an outside hire,...
F&I Articles
market

Can you keep customers from feeling ‘ripped off’ in the hot seller’s market?

- May 25, 2021
Post-pandemic car buying is on fire right now. Cox Automotive estimated that April 2021’s used car SAAR was 41.0 million, climbing by a half-million units over March’s figures, indicating that...
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mask

How auto retailers can deal with the CDC guidelines on mask usage

- May 24, 2021
As more residents in the United States are vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC updates guidelines for participating in routine activities and mask usage. As of May 13, CDC guidance states that you...
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catalytic converter

How to combat catalytic converter theft

- May 21, 2021
Car owners and dealership personnel alike are finding out just how popular catalytic thefts are becoming. In recent months, engines are started to discover the surprisingly loud rumble of unfiltered...
Management & Leadership Articles
dealership

Opportunities for fixed ops to take advantage of vehicle shortages

- May 21, 2021
Car dealerships are taking a hit with the chip shortage problem, leaving many to wonder how they can still make a profit when the car inventory is dwindling away. The...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Ed Morse

Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires four dealerships in Missouri

- May 11, 2021
The Ed Morse Automotive Group is continuing to expand, announcing last week that it has broken into the Missouri market with the acquisition of four dealerships. The dealerships, which were...
Daily Automotive News Articles
history

How dealers can use vehicle history reports to make the sale

- May 4, 2021
Vehicle history reports (VHR) serve as a window into a car’s past for any potential buyer and for dealerships. The reports can provide a wealth of information, including but not...
Sales & Marketing Articles
customers

Aspects of an excellent customer experience

- April 29, 2021
One of a dealership’s biggest challenges is tailoring its operations to fit customer needs. In January, JD Power’s Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, Tim Copacia, facilitated a meeting between...
Sales & Marketing Articles
recall

Recall repairs stand out as an opportunity for auto dealers

- April 29, 2021
According to data from CARFAX, the number of vehicles on the road with open recalls declined by 5% in 2020. However, more than 53 million vehicles continue to operate on...
Fixed-Ops Articles

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