TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%
TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%
TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%


New Car Sales

Dave Thomas Ease of purchase

It’s getting easier to buy cars, here’s why — Dave Thomas | CDK Global

- March 20, 2023
According to ease of purchase research conducted by CDK Global, 85% of last month's car buyers felt the process was easy, the highest score since last July, and 3% higher...
2023 outlook

Porsche optimistic on 2023 outlook, expects near 20% return on sales

- March 14, 2023
Luxury German automaker Porsche has published its 2023 outlook, predicting it will earn nearly 20% back on sales. The optimistic forecast arrives just after Porsche revealed record-breaking earnings for 2022. Last...
high pricing

The era of great sales and high pricing is over — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence

- March 13, 2023
In many cases, it was another winning quarter for the OEMS. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin Tynan, senior automotive analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, joins us to talk about...
market share

You have more control over market share than you think you do

- March 13, 2023
Market share isn’t driven by world events. It has nothing to do with the price of gas, Putin’s war, or rising interest rates. Good economy or bad, there will always...
repercussions

Matt Easton shares key sales advice: ‘Stop selling and talk about the repercussions of not acting’

- March 9, 2023
When it comes to prospective buyers, salespeople need to ask the right questions. According to Matt Easton, Sales Trainer, Consultant, and Founder of Easton University, asking your buyer questions regarding...
Frampton

Navigating challenges new and old in retail automotive — Jason Frampton, President Ken Garff Auto Group

- March 8, 2023
On this episode of Inside Automotive, Jason Frampton, Market President of Ken Garff Automotive Group, joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss how his dealership is acclimating to a changed market...
pain points

Pain Points: Buyers have changed and dealers should too

- March 7, 2023
Dealers understand the importance of excellent customer service more than anyone. But under the influences of technological advancements and financial crises, consumer needs have transformed faster than retailers can accommodate....
A snapshot of February's u.s. auto sales

February U.S. auto sales: Ford and Hyundai show marked improvements, Japanese brands falter

- March 6, 2023
According to preliminary estimates from LMC Automotive, a leading automotive forecasting, and data company, U.S. auto sales saw a notable increase in February 2023. LMC predicts that the total vehicle...
MSRP

MSRP price changes: Why they could be a ‘win-win’ for dealers and OEMs — Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg

- February 21, 2023
Many industry analysts speculate that Tesla's recent price reductions on their vehicle lineup, signals the beginning of a price war with rival automakers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, we...

3 phrases that earn customer trust and close more deals — Matt Easton

- February 16, 2023
As customers do increasingly more research on the vehicles they wish to purchase, sales professionals must learn new phrases to keep control of the conversation, and achieve mutually beneficial results....