The Dealer 5 | April 15, 2015

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Tesla faces tough competition on many fronts. One of them: massive dealership networks that are conveniently located, do warranty work and repair cars in all 50 states, says WardsAuto’s Drew Winter.

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The auto accessories industry is $40 billion and dealers represent less than 5%.Could accessories be the new profit center for dealerships? It is one new frontier that may hold the most profit potential dealers have seen since adding the F&I department 40 years ago.  

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Many motorists want to talk to a real person on the phone rather than a voice-recognition system in the car. Like when they need a calming influence. So says a so-called “live assistance provider.” Here’s his take on what’s ahead.

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A bill co-introduced by a Democrat and a Republican calls for repealing a regulator’s bulletin that dealers regard as a poison-pen letter. They say the notice was intended to pressure lenders and, in turn, dealers.  

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Nobody wants to win an unpopularity contest. But here are the top 10 vehicles customers don't buy. The sad part is some of them are cool cars.