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%


New Car Sales

young affable consultant talking about features of new car to customer. business man listen to him, choosing new auto in dealership

Why your ego is sabotaging your sales and how to stop it

- December 26, 2023
As a sales professional, your ego can be your greatest asset or your worst enemy. On one hand, it can give you the confidence you need to make a sale,...
In this article, we offer insights into how the role of the car salesperson is being reimagined in the context of today’s market realities.

How to be a better car salesperson in the new year

- December 18, 2023
Gone are the days when aggressive selling methods were the norm; today, the retail automotive industry is transitioning towards a more consultative, client-centric approach. This change is fueled by innovative...
Automotive industry shifts and trends: New car prices fall, hybrid demand up, Asbury acquires Koons, EV sales grow, UAW actions.

Weekly roundup: New car prices fall, hybrid demand rises, Asbury acquisition, UAW labor disputes

- December 15, 2023
Earlier this week: New car prices saw a decline in November, with Tesla being the most affected. Hybrid vehicles are gaining momentum as manufacturers balance the shift to electric vehicles...
Since 2020, the share of new car dealers selling electric vehicles has risen from 16.5% to 55.1%, defying market headwinds and slow demand.

Number of new car dealers selling electric vehicles triples from 2020

- December 14, 2023
More than half of all car dealers are selling electric vehicles in 2023, according to automotive data platform iSeeCars. Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, the number of non-Tesla dealers...
Average new car prices declined in November to 98.3% of MSRP as incentives and discounts rose sharply from last year.

New car prices drop in November as incentives rise, Tesla hit hardest

- December 13, 2023
New car prices trended lower in November as the economy continued its post-pandemic balancing act, benefiting consumers but challenging dealer and automaker earnings. According to data from Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue...
Joining us on the latest episode of Inside Automotive is Jen Suzuki, sales trainer and the president of eDealer Solutions. 

Adapting your sales strategies to the current retail automotive market – Jen Suzuki

- December 13, 2023
The retail automotive sales industry has been facing several challenges, including changes in customer behavior and rising interest rates. As the year draws to a close, we are taking a...
Establishing or refreshing your dealership's unique selling proposition isn’t rocket science. Consider a three-step approach.

What’s your dealership’s unique selling proposition?

- December 12, 2023
Can you rattle off two or three reasons why customers should choose your store over the competition? If not, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and identify your dealership’s...
Jim Ziegler joins Inside Automotive to share his advice for improving the dealership sales process and equip managers for the new car market.

Honing your sales process for the new car market — Jim Ziegler

- December 7, 2023
Sometimes, a small fix in your sales process or technique can make all the difference in your dealership's bottom line. Unfortunately, many management teams in the automotive industry are ill-prepared...
Sean Gardner joins CBT Now to offer three sales strategies dealers can use to drive more holiday traffic to the showroom.

Top 3 sales strategies to drive holiday traffic to your dealership — Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- December 5, 2023
The holiday season is in full swing, meaning now is the time for dealers to implement the right sales strategies and drive traffic to their showrooms. However, with demand for...
Matt Easton, founder of the Easton University, joins Jim Fitzpatrick on Inside Automotive to share a few of his “power questions."

How to ask well-crafted questions that positively influence buying decisions — Matt Easton

- December 4, 2023
In business and in life, oftentimes what we ASK someone is far more powerful than what we TELL them. Matt Easton, founder of the Easton University sales coaching system, joins...


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