In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more digital opportunities for dealers and customers than ever before. Car buyers want to get as much of the shopping experience and...
Looking at the SAAR for July, auto retail came in at 14.5 million, higher than the initial projections of 14.3. This week, new car sales sat at 290,712 a 6.8%...
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. APEAL Study rank automakers based on how excited and emotionally connected people feel to their new cars. Of a possible 1000 points, the spread between...
Welcome to the Weekly Automotive Market Update with Bridget Fitzpatrick:
This week, new car sales came out to a retail SAAR of 11.45, down 12.5 percent from 13.48 in 2019.
The inventory...
The fifth-largest American auto dealer group has announced plans to expand on their standalone used car dealership model known as EchoPark. As the pre-owned only stores continue to surpass expectations,...
The role of the BDC is becoming ever-important in today's business climate. The days of having a call center type of environment where employees just set appointments have changed dramatically....
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, dealers have been closely monitoring inventory levels in relation to the fluctuating volume of demand in the market. This week, inventory...
March and April were shaky months for many dealers nationwide, and their vendor partners also felt the sting of less than stellar sales as a result. However, as the industry...
With costs of new vehicles rising and consumers’ pocketbooks still being strained by the coronavirus pandemic, used vehicle demand has significantly spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Inventory of new...
According to the Wall Street Journal, most automakers reported declines in sales during this year’s second quarter. The numbers may look bleak, and these sales decreases may be the norm...