TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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Expert insights on the dynamics of EV sales: comparing direct-to-consumer and traditional dealership models in the electric vehicle market.

Future of EV sales: direct-to-consumer vs franchise dealers — Matt VanDyke | Shift Digital

- November 30, 2023
In recent years, the retail automotive industry has seen dramatic changes in the ways consumers shop for and purchase electric vehicles (EVs), challenging the traditional franchised model with direct-to-consumer sales....
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When it comes to the car buying experience, the way consumers shop monthly payments reflect the changing landscape of auto financing.

It’s all about the perfect payment

- November 30, 2023
There’s nothing about paying bills that consumers like, so it follows that the easier and cheaper and most penny perfect they are to pay, the better, right? KISS! The U.S. Navy...
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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous customer communication: is your dealership using both?

- November 30, 2023
All businesses, including car dealerships, face the challenge of figuring out how exactly to connect with customers in order to meet and exceed sales goals. Two general communication styles that...
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Unlike aggregated second or third-party data, first-party data stems straight from consumers’ direct engagement with your brand.

First-party data: a marketing goldmine for dealers

- November 29, 2023
Macroeconomic and industry-specific challenges continue to impact how dealers do business. From inflationary pressures and rising interest rates to vehicle inventory challenges, fluctuating prices, and now the UAW strike, the...
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I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

Amazon partners with Hyundai for online car sales, shaking up auto industry

- November 24, 2023
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the...
Future of Automotive Featured
In this article, we will de­lve into the effectiveness of online vehicle me­rchandising and provide practical tips to help you achieve success in this crucial area.

7 tips for enhancing your dealership’s online vehicle merchandising strategy

- November 24, 2023
In today's fast-paced digital age­, having a robust strategy for showcasing your dealership’s vehicles online­ is not just a passing trend – it's absolutely vital. With 80% of car shoppers...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Dealers have grown more accustomed to digital retailing tools, with the number of stores offering a fully online experience rising to 40%.

Dealers warm up to digital retailing but obstacles persist

- November 24, 2023
The adoption of digital retailing tools among dealers has expanded in 2023, with the percentage of storefronts offering a fully online car-buying experience increasing from 30% to 40% in the...
Articles Sales & Marketing
Digital channel users score higher in satisfaction, Net Promoter Scores, and lower service costs, according to J.D. Power study.

Digital engagement is crucial for customer satisfaction and cost savings

- November 15, 2023
Digital channels have emerged as the most efficient and effective way for auto lenders to maintain or grow their profitability despite the current macroeconomic conditions. Customers who use digital channels...
Headlines Sales & Marketing
Chase Abbott joins Driving Solutions to discuss the importance of trusting digital retail and giving customers control over the sales process.

Overcoming the trust gap between in-store and digital retail — Chase Abbott | Cox Automotive

- November 6, 2023
Dealers often prioritize their in-store activities over their digital retail operations due to a lack of trust in modern technology and today's car buyers. However, not only are both approaches...
Featured Driving Solutions
TransUnion's Satyan Merchant reveals key strategies for digital retailing success in the auto industry amidst market challenges.

How auto retailers can modernize the ways they engage with consumers — Satyan Merchant | TransUnion

- November 2, 2023
Many of today’s automotive consumers do a bulk of their shopping online, so there’s extra pressure on dealers to make sure transactions are done smoothly and stay consistent to the...
Driving Solutions Sales & Marketing


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