Vehicles that look better sell better. But, as in most things, you may find yourself facing decisions on whether to focus on time, quality, or cost when it comes to...
On Friday, Mar 19, a fire at Renesas Electronics Corp northeast of Tokyo, Japan has exacerbated the semiconductor shortage affecting the auto industry. The manufacturer has stated that it will...
As a dealer that sells pre-owned vehicles, apart from customer acquisition, inventory acquisition is always front of mind. Throughout the past year, auctions have seen an increase in demand, and...
Through the month of January, auto sales ticked higher than December 2020 as the pandemic recovery continues. With a January SAAR of 16.6 million units and just 3.7% fewer sales over last...
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,...
The strain of the coronavirus undoubtedly shook up the auto industry in 2020, but things have slowly been turning around since the middle of the year. Last Thursday, Cox Automotive...
Earlier this week, Cox Automotive released their Dealer Sentiment Index report and survey results for Q4. The study showcased responses from 1,077 auto dealers, which were comprised of 584 franchised dealers and...
In yet another twist on a topsy-turvy year, Black Friday car deals are expected to be less aggressive than they have been in previous years. The prediction comes from industry...
Customers have more choice and dealers have more to offer shoppers in the used car market, according to vAuto Available Inventory. Used cars have become more plentiful in recent weeks...
For all dealerships, the parts department is as much of a gamble as new car sales. Ordering for inventory is a necessity to ensure customer satisfaction in both retail parts...