TSLA381.6308.83%
GM76.8900.27%
F12.080-0.16%
RIVN16.4000.34%
CYD41.2101.13%
HMC24.3400.34%
TM192.6201.36%
CVNA395.995-0.595%
PAG171.520-0.14%
LAD290.120-0.88%
AN212.3806.69%
GPI356.8707.66%
ABG203.6902.3%
SAH78.7505.44%
TSLA381.6308.83%
GM76.8900.27%
F12.080-0.16%
RIVN16.4000.34%
CYD41.2101.13%
HMC24.3400.34%
TM192.6201.36%
CVNA395.995-0.595%
PAG171.520-0.14%
LAD290.120-0.88%
AN212.3806.69%
GPI356.8707.66%
ABG203.6902.3%
SAH78.7505.44%
TSLA381.6308.83%
GM76.8900.27%
F12.080-0.16%
RIVN16.4000.34%
CYD41.2101.13%
HMC24.3400.34%
TM192.6201.36%
CVNA395.995-0.595%
PAG171.520-0.14%
LAD290.120-0.88%
AN212.3806.69%
GPI356.8707.66%
ABG203.6902.3%
SAH78.7505.44%


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Colin Wickstrom joins Dealer Forward to reveal how his dealership improved sales and revenue with a seamless digital retailing experience.

Dealer Forward: Creating a seamless digital retailing experience at your dealership

- January 31, 2024
Digital retailing has become an embedded aspect of the car buying process, making a positive impact on 90% of dealerships, according to a recent Cox Automotive survey. However, there is...
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Learn how Gubagoo has mastered the art of streamlining your dealership's sales processes by focusing on deals instead of leads.

Why you should work deals, not leads

- January 31, 2024
Conventionally, a vehicle sale kicks off with a lead, which ideally transitions into a deal. This may seem straightforward, but in reality, it's far from it. The pursuit of most...
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As we navigate the automotive landscape in 2024, understanding the factors influencing new vehicle affordability is crucial.

Navigating vehicle affordability challenges in 2024

- January 30, 2024
The automotive industry is constantly evolving, influenced by market conditions, consumer preferences, and various economic factors. The current affordability crisis is no exception, as trends and data shaping vehicle ownership...
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New car sales are forecast to rise from last January but fall from December as the industry observes a typical drop in demand.

New car sales projected to rise in January despite seasonal slowdown

- January 29, 2024
This month's new car sales are set to rise from last January but decline from December, according to a preliminary forecast from Cox Automotive. In early 2023, the auto market was...
Articles Sales & Marketing
A seamless flow of information between departments, customers, vendors, and lenders, is necessary to take your dealership to the next level.

Going beyond: how to overcome the challenges facing your dealership today

- January 29, 2024
Automotive retail is and always has been a complex business. Selling a car is one of the most complicated transactions out there, increasingly so when you throw online retailing into...
Management & Leadership Publishing Partners
New car prices continued to fall in December as auto market conditions shift to favor buyers over sellers.

New car prices dip in December as buyer’s market returns

- January 11, 2024
New car prices continued to fall in December as the automotive market remains on track to hit pre-pandemic norms in the near future. According to Cox Automotive, new vehicle transaction prices...
Articles Sales & Marketing
A video lead response can lead to more engagement, more sales, and overall better interaction with your customers.

7 essential video lead response tips for car dealerships

- January 8, 2024
Video has become part of everyday life, ranging from entertaining people to providing a quick education on just about any subject you could imagine. Short and long-form videos are also...
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Car manufacturers report impressive sales gains for 2023, GM tops list

- January 4, 2024
Domestic and import car manufacturers jostled for market share throughout 2023 but made overwhelming progress in year-over-year sales as production, affordability, and demand normalized. General Motors recorded a sales increase of...
Headlines Sales & Marketing
New car sales rose in December over the previous year, allowing the 2023 total sales volume to rise 11.6% from 2022.

New car sales improve in December, full-year volume hits 15.5 million

- January 3, 2024
New car sales will improve on a monthly and yearly basis, according to Cox Automotive, following a late-season demand surge in December. Based on the sales pace, Cox Automotive believes 1.36...
Articles Sales & Marketing
Prioritizing customer e­motions is vital for building trust, fostering healthy relationships and driving results in automotive sale­s

The role of empathy in automotive sales: Understanding customer needs for effective selling

- December 29, 2023
In the automotive­ sales landscape, empathy holds significant importance­. It involves grasping and relating to others' e­motions and perspectives. In this industry, e­mpathizing means stepping into the custome­r's shoes, seeing...
Articles Sales & Marketing


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