TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%
TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%
TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%


dealership

online

Three easy ways to boost e-commerce sales at your dealership

- February 26, 2021
Have you recently shifted to selling cars online? What about service repairs and parts? The automotive world has gone digital, and dealers committed to adapting will beat out the competition. However,...
Sales & Marketing Articles
transactions

Average new vehicle transaction price continues to hold above $40k

- February 16, 2021
The average transaction price for new vehicles in the United States continues to hold the line well above $40,000. Late in 2020, the transaction price pushed through the barrier for...
Sales & Marketing Articles
car sales

Best practices for engaging today’s car shopper: Remote car sales (Part 3)

- February 12, 2021
A study by KPMG has found that for car purchases, "consumers want ... an end-to-end e-commerce experience." They also don't want to step "in a showroom, even for a test drive." So, dealers...
Sales & Marketing Articles
cryptocurrency

Tesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, will sell cars for cryptocurrency

- February 9, 2021
On Monday, Tesla announced a purchase of around $1.5 billion USD in Bitcoin, the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission detailed the purchase with...
Daily Automotive News Articles
automation

Best practices for engaging today’s car shopper: Automation (Part 2)

- February 8, 2021
In Part 1, we addressed some objections to automation and how to overcome them. Once we overcome objections and fears that naturally come with automation considerations, we can move to implementation....
Daily Automotive News Articles
digital retailing

How dealerships and OEMs reimagine the sales process with digital retailing

- February 8, 2021
The traditional dealership sales model has endured for decades, but the past year has forced the auto retail industry to adapt. While digital retailing existed prior to the pandemic, it’s...
Sales & Marketing Articles
fixed ops

Five types of customer data that you should take from fixed ops

- February 5, 2021
According to Cox Automotive, 49% of a dealership's profits come from the service department. It's clear that fixed ops have evolved into a significant profit center for car dealers. However, it can also be...
Fixed-Ops Articles
dealer

Most are ready to buy within three weeks of first dealer contact if trust is established

- February 5, 2021
A study released Thursday shows that the majority of car shoppers are deeper into the sales funnel than dealers often think. The Automotive Buyer Study 2021 by Marchex titled “Trust, Transparency & the Transaction” discovered that 75%...
Sales & Marketing Articles
sales

The modern sales team as a driver of inventory turn

- February 4, 2021
Sales departments that interact closely with their dealership’s reconditioning function put more “sold” units on the board. Unfortunately, few sales managers and their teams are aware of this advantage. Practiced correctly,...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
car loan

Trim the time in the F&I office for improved CX

- February 2, 2021
An extended in-dealership visit continues to be a pain point for car shoppers with the finance and insurance process often dominating the clock. One customer recounted their recent experience buying...
Sales & Marketing Articles

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New-vehicle prices near record at $50,562 as buyers trade down
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The dealership data hiding in customer conversations
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The dealership data hiding in customer conversations

Record car payments, 84-month loans raise affordability concerns
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“Andrea Sells Cadillac” shares the social media habits that bring in buyers
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