Tag: sales
Is your dealership leaving money on the table in the F&I...
On the latest episode of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes is joined by Adam Marburger, President of Ascent Dealer Services. Marburger is...
What are the best ways to involve the F&I department on...
Every dealership is set up the same way – sales, service, parts, and F&I all operate as their own separate departments. Each has a...
Stellantis to invest $35 billion in EV development through 2025
On Thursday, Stellantis announced a comprehensive electrification plan for all 14 brands at their EV Day 2021 virtual event. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares detailed...
Tips to keep your car dealership’s digital storefront updated
Is your dealership's digital storefront pulling in the number of customers to meet your quarterly plan? Or do you find one department doing all...
Which major automakers performed the best in May 2021?
With automotive factories crippled by the chip shortage and closed showrooms, it would make sense to see passenger car and SUV sales dive, but...
The chip shortage and how F&I is being impacted
In a year when dealers have been looking forward to trying to put the worst of the pandemic behind them, now there is a...
Sales funnel strategies for today’s auto buyer
Funnel strategies have drastically changed over the last decade. Gone are the days when they were based on the demographics of an individual or...
TrueCar forecasts 36% sales increase for May
Even though supply chain issues and parts shortages continue to plague the automotive industry, sales seem to be doing quite well. TrueCar has released...
Automakers reporting historic sales for April 2021
After one of the strongest quarters in American auto retail history, several carmakers have already reported the best sales months for their brands ever...
Aspects of an excellent customer experience
One of a dealership’s biggest challenges is tailoring its operations to fit customer needs. In January, JD Power’s Executive Vice President of Strategic Development,...