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%


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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
customers

Customer satisfaction reaches new heights as online processes advance

- January 27, 2021
Many of us are quick to groan and sigh when tasked with going to a car dealership, but could car buying actually be enjoyable? Cox Automotive released a report on Monday hinting...
Sales & Marketing Articles
test drive

Rethinking the test drive to unlock new revenue

- January 26, 2021
There’s no doubt COVID-19 accelerated automotive retailers’ digitization efforts. Evolving consumer preferences for personalized, on-demand service that doesn’t require a dealership visit mean the retail environment now covers a lot more ground. However, the...
Sales & Marketing Articles

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