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

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...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
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...
Featured Sales & Marketing
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...
Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive
J.D. Power has projected an increase to the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total new-vehicle sales, to 15.5 million units.

Nov. U.S. auto sales expected to soar: new-vehicle sales up 10.2% year-over-year

- November 27, 2023
According to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData, the automotive retail industry is witnessing a significant upswing in November, with total new-vehicle sales projected to hit 1,236,000 units,...
Articles Sales & Marketing
Establishing a connection with car buyers over the phone involves multiple elements, like active listening, empathy, cle­ar communication.

Building rapport with prospective car buyers over the phone

- November 22, 2023
Deve­loping strong rapport with potential car buyers over the phone is crucial for sales professionals in the automotive industry. It involves establishing a ge­nuine connection, comprehe­nding the buyer's require­ments, and...
Sales & Marketing Articles
New vehicle prices saw little movement in October even as the United Auto Workers strike threatened to cause shortages.

New vehicle prices remain stable in October despite changing landscape

- November 15, 2023
New vehicle prices and inventory remained stable in October, even as a six-week United Auto Workers strike disrupted Detroit-Three manufacturing and cost the industry billions in revenue. According to Cox Automotive,...
Articles Sales & Marketing
By tapping into your hidden strengths, you can improve your sales acumen and achieve remarkable re­sults in the compe­titive world of car sales.

Car sales tips: discover your hidden strengths to unlock greater success

- November 15, 2023
In the highly compe­titive world of car sales, succe­ss goes beyond mere­ knowledge of vehicle­s and negotiation skills. Thriving sales professionals posse­ss a secret weapon: the­ir hidden strengths. These­ distinctive...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Opportunities for stability and growth lie in selling commercial vehicles — a sector known for its consistency and profitability.

The untapped well in your own backyard

- November 8, 2023
Today's auto industry represents a landscape that is at its most unpredictable as it’s ever been. There are a multitude of reasons, such as supply chain disruptions, shifting regulations, and...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
Managing your existing BDC can be a tall order, but it is worth exploring to find out if you can improve sales and service.

In-house vs external BDC: How and why to make a switch

- November 6, 2023
For a dealership, follow-up with customers is absolutely crucial. Some customers will choose which dealership to shop at based on interactions with salespeople over the phone, through text, or email,...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Guidance and commitment to education from the dealership will make customers more comfortable switching and staying with EVs.

Navigating roadblocks: overcoming customer objections when selling EVs

- October 31, 2023
As electric vehicles continue rolling into inventory, dealerships play a pivotal role in selling these vehicles and educating potential buyers about the ins and outs of EV ownership. Yet, the...
Sales & Marketing Articles


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