TSLA389.190-5.27%
GM76.745-0.895%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.850-0.95%
CYD44.420-1.45%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.0702.15%
CVNA69.841-0.749%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD341.3209.95%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.6509.25%
ABG226.8108.38%
SAH103.0203.29%
TSLA389.190-5.27%
GM76.745-0.895%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.850-0.95%
CYD44.420-1.45%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.0702.15%
CVNA69.841-0.749%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD341.3209.95%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.6509.25%
ABG226.8108.38%
SAH103.0203.29%
TSLA389.190-5.27%
GM76.745-0.895%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.850-0.95%
CYD44.420-1.45%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.0702.15%
CVNA69.841-0.749%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD341.3209.95%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.6509.25%
ABG226.8108.38%
SAH103.0203.29%


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Scaling mobile service through AI automation

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As car buyers expect convenience in nearly every aspect of their lives, mobile service is helping dealers' service departments catch up. On today's episode of Service Drive, Rich Lupo, Fixed...
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Piazza Auto Group doubles down on service fundamentals, advisor accountability 

Piazza Auto Group doubles down on service fundamentals, advisor accountability 

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As affordability concerns continue to reshape dealership operations, Piazza Auto Group is reverting to the basics. During the latest episode of Service Drive, Dave Rogers, Fixed Operations Director at Piazza Auto...
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BMW of Reading GM, Kevin Pitts, shares how he built his own AI-powered tools to transform his dealership and how others can do the same.

Building your own AI tools to power your dealership

- April 29, 2026
More and more car dealers are turning to artificial intelligence to help streamline operations and customer service, but the choices can seem overwhelming. Now, some dealers are foregoing vendors and...
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Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

- April 20, 2026
Mobile service continues to divide dealership fixed operations strategies, with some dealers fully scaling mobile fleets while others rely on pickups and deliveries or traditional service drive models. During the...
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Mike Rocchi on how Faulkner Automotive Group builds technicians from the ground up

- March 2, 2026
Fixed operations talent shortages continue to pressure dealership profitability nationwide. On today’s episode of Service Drive, Mike Rocchi, director of technical training for Faulkner Automotive Group, shares how the dealer...
Service Drive Fixed-Ops
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CBT News and RouteOne launch Remarkable Leaders in F&I awards

- February 25, 2026
F&I professionals are essential to dealership performance, driving profitability while ensuring compliance and building customer trust. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized beyond their own stores. To change that, CBT...
Event Coverage F&I
EasyCare's Corey Smith outlines how training, coaching and communication can boost service retention and fixed ops profits in 2026.

Why service advisors are the profit lever dealers overlook — Corey Smith | EasyCare

- February 24, 2026
On today's episode of Service Drive, EasyCare National Fixed Ops Training Manager Corey Smith shares what dealers should focus on in 2026 to maintain strong fixed ops performance and boost...
Service Drive Fixed-Ops
Twin Pine Ford, Nolan Armpriester

Twin Pine Ford’s Nolan Armpriester bets big on fixed ops for 2026 growth

- February 17, 2026
While many dealership leaders rise through variable operations, Nolan Armpriester, General Manager at Twin Pine Ford of Hamburg, is leaning into what he believes is the most stable and scalable...
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Jeff Cowan explains why relationship-driven selling and accountability remain the keys to professional salesmanship and service success in 2026.

Jeff Cowan on the forgotten rules of professional salesmanship

- February 2, 2026
Competition in the retail automotive market is rapidly intensifying, and building relationships is the key differentiator that sets salespeople apart from their competitors. On today's episode of Service Drive, sales...
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