TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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Finbarr O’Neill – Sales Predictions, Investing in Technology, Subscription Services, and A New Way of Selling | Best Ways to Jumpstart Group Morale | Generating Intentional Results Requires Massive Action

- May 28, 2018
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The Evolution of On-Lot Shopping – Larry Dorfman | Edmunds May Auto Sales Forecast | GM Military Discounts

- May 25, 2018
Today on CBTNews.com - Friday, May 25th, 2018: The Evolution of On-Lot Shopping - Larry Dorfman The role of the salesperson on the floor has changed over the years and now engaging...
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Increasing Your Dealership’s Lead Conversions and Human Connections | Nissan Drops 12 Percent | Tesla Top Executive Leaves Company

- May 15, 2018
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Shift Your Customer’s Vehicle From Standard to Street Smart – SAVY Driver

- May 15, 2018
The CBT Automotive Network followed up with EasyCare and spent time with Scott Jacobsen, Director of Business Development for SAVY, to get a well-rounded update on everything new at SAVY and learn...
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SAVY

Larry Dorfman: How the SAVY app can make both dealers and buyers happy

- February 20, 2018
  Larry Dorfman, CEO of EasyCare, is back to talk more about the SAVY app! When we last spoke he introduced us to SAVY Lot. Built for dealerships, it is an...
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How this app can make both dealers and buyers happy | Can you actually make a profit selling electric vehicles? | Survey: 37% of people believe haggling is easier for men

- February 20, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday, February 20th, 2018: How the SAVY app can make both dealers and buyers happy Larry Dorfman, CEO of EasyCare, is back to talk more about the...
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Larry Dorfman: Find, Sell, & Deliver More Cars with this App

- February 16, 2018
Technology does not have to stop when a customer is in your store. Larry Dorfman, Chairman, and CEO of EasyCare Dealer Solutions, visits the studio to discuss how Dealers can...
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Find, Sell, & Deliver More Cars with this App | People still love buying cars, and there’s proof | Why strong dependability scores matter

- February 16, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, February 16th, 2018: Larry Dorfman: Find, Sell, & Deliver More Cars with this App Technology does not have to stop when a customer is in your...
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Easycare Savvy

EasyCare takes first place in the Tech Tank at Digital Dealer 23

- September 28, 2017
NORCROSS, Ga. — EasyCare announced that its SAVY™ mobile app suite and OBD-II device earned first-place honors in the Tech Tank competition at the Digital Dealer conference this week. SAVY won...
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Larry Dorfman

Larry Dorfman: Why listening to customers is more important than ever

- September 21, 2017
"The auto industry needs to get better as an industry." Ever hear that statement before? Maybe there are staff members at your dealership that have used it before. Maybe there...
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