TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


New Car Sales

Sean Gardner

Sean Gardner on Converting Both Digital Leads and Unsold Customers

- August 11, 2020
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...
news market update

CBT News Market Update: Jonathan Banks, J.D. Power & Len Short, LotLinx

- August 10, 2020
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%...
relationship

Studies Show Key to Selling is Relationship over Product

- August 5, 2020
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...
market update

The Weekly Automotive Market Update for August 5, 2020

- August 5, 2020
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...
EchoPark

Sonic Is Adding EchoPark Used Car Stores – Is This a Strategy More Dealer Groups Should Follow?

- August 4, 2020
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,...
mike cavanaugh

Mike Cavanaugh on the State of BDCs: ‘Dealers have to make a commitment’

- August 4, 2020
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....
market

CBT News Market Update: Doug Eroh, Longo Toyota & Jason Knight, LotLinx

- August 3, 2020
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...
Sokal

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Dealership’s BDC – Mark Sokal

- August 3, 2020
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...
vehicle

Used Vehicle Demand in the US is Shaking Up Inventories

- July 30, 2020
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...
Vehicles

CarGurus Report: 70 Percent of Consumers Are Actively Searching for Vehicles

- July 30, 2020
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...


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