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GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
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Digital Dealer is set to return to Las Vegas with a streamlined format and a new content approach, says Show Director Jaymie Nielsen.

Digital Dealer returns with shorter format, new AI focus – Jaymie Nielsen 

- September 15, 2025
Digital Dealer is set to return to Las Vegas Oct. 14–15 at Mandalay Bay with a streamlined format, new content approach, and an expanded focus on artificial intelligence, according to...
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At the 2023 Digital Dealer conference, Venus Toro, CEO of Wyn Solutions discusses how dealers utilize their 'win-win-solution' platform.

How this company delivers a win-win solution for dealers – Venus Toro | Wyn Solutions

- November 2, 2023
As the automotive industry faces high interest rates, a weakening economy, union labor strikes, and unwavering uncertainty, Columbian-based Wyn Solutions is committed to providing dealers "Whatever you need" through its...
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Peter Macinnis, the founder and CEO of eLend Solutions, discusses how dealers are using transparency to close the trust gap with customers. 

How dealers can bridge the gap in customer trust – Pete MacInnis | eLEND Solutions

- November 1, 2023
Most dealers are growing to be apprehensive due to discussions surrounding the UAW union strikes against the Big Three, interest rates, inflation, and a faltering economy. Even consumers are hesitant...
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A business development center (BDC) is a separate dealership department that brings in sales and service clientele.

Why should dealers customize their BDC? – Matt Raymond | Bowtie Solutions

- November 1, 2023
A business development center (BDC) is a separate dealership department that brings in sales and service clientele. Matt Raymond, Chief Operating Officer at Bowtie Solutions, recently joined Jim Fitzpatrick on...
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CDK Global's Jessie Hammonds, recently joined Jim Fitzpatrick at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference to discuss customer experience.

Why tailoring the customer experience is key to dealership success — Jessie Hammonds | CDK Global

- October 31, 2023
One of the biggest trends taking root throughout the retail automotive industry is prioritizing and enhancing the customer experience. For so long, price was the driving factor in consumer decision-making,...
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For dealers, technology remains the one aspect that has managed to bridge the "perfect storm," AI, customer data platform, and GA4, together.

How dealers can better utilize the technology in their stores – Kevin Frye | Jeff Wyler

- October 31, 2023
Today's dealers are faced with perplexing operational challenges, yet technology remains the one factor that has managed to bridge the "perfect storm" of artificial intelligence (AI), customer data platforms (CDPs),...
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How to recruit and retain new and capable workers has become a trending challenge for dealers due to rising customer demands.

How dealers can attract and retain employees post-COVID – David Meraz & John Luciano

- October 30, 2023
Recruiting and retaining new and capable workers has been an ongoing challenge for dealers due to the low unemployment rates and rising customer demands. A component of Street Volkswagen's operations...
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Highlights from the 2023 Digital Dealer Conference: PureCars CEO discusses data's role and challenges of EVs in the auto industry.

Exploring the evolution of data in automotive marketing — Aaron Sheeks | PureCars

- October 30, 2023
Recently, at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference in Las Vegas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick spoke with Aaron Sheeks, the Chief Executive Officer for PureCars. The pair explored the nuances of data-driven strategies...
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To improve dealership processes, a small group of software enthusiasts and men in the automotive industry got together to create VINCUE.

How dealers can improve their processes with technology – Danny Zaslavsky | VINCUE

- October 27, 2023
In order to improve dealership processes, a small group of software enthusiasts and men in the automotive industry got together and founded VINCUE. With backgrounds in data science, software engineering,...
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Digital Dealer coverage: Anchor Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with Noah Lee, the Director of Product Consulting for Dealer.com, Cox Automotive about the importance of first-party data collection.

Why first-party data is more important than ever for your dealership — Noah Lee | Cox Automotive

- October 27, 2023
During the recent Digital Dealer conference in Las Vegas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick connected with Noah Lee, the Director of Product Consulting for Dealer.com, Cox Automotive. Together with Jade...
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