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Industry Voices | Dynamic F&I Portfolio Management for Dealers
Dealers can capitalize on new opportunities and maximize their profit margins by regularly updating their F&I product offerings to match current market demands.
Paul McCarthy • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Government Incentives’ Impact on EV Sales
EVs can only gain market traction when consumer affordability and manufacturer viability are balanced.
Danny Battaglia • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Navigating New Rules for Secure Digital Transport of Data
Auto dealerships should consider various strategies such as educating employees about the importance of data privacy and the risks associated with data in transit.
Karl Falk • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | The In-Cabin Experience and the Auto Industry’s Future
By offering connected cars, OEMs can drive additional revenue by selling on-demand features and subscription-based services, therefore increasing the overall customer lifecycle monetization.
Justin Marcucci • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | EV Training Programs Around the World: Markers for Success
Preparing a talent pipeline to design, produce, assemble, test and maintain EVs is a key enabler of the e-mobility transition.
Diana Paez • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | The Future of Automotive Owner Engagement: Beyond the Dealership
Proactive communication by the automaker is a solid way to engage and nurture relationships with used-car owners, transfer services in this new, more digital era and ultimately foster long-term loyalty.
Dave Nemtuda • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | How AI Is Personalizing the Customer Experience in Automotive
By leveraging customer data and AI-driven insights, sales teams can tailor their approach to meet the specific needs and preferences of each potential buyer.
Scott Hensly • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | How Dealers Can Focus on Best Practices, Financial Stability
Achieving a high level of customer satisfaction requires that every department within the dealership understands and supports the F&I process.
Tim Blochowiak • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Additive Manufacturing Valuable Tool for Suppliers
Ensuring suppliers commit to adopting long-term additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, at scale is key to driving momentum and growth throughout the automotive industry.
Fadi Abro • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Understanding the Mind of a Wheel Thief: How to Beat Them at Their Own Game
The average claim for four wheels and tires replaced on-site is for $2,800, but claims can range from $175–$40,000.
David I. Lichter • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Credit Unions Join Forces With Dealers for the Win-Win-Win
A recent survey of credit union professionals showed they were almost unanimous about the benefits of dealership partnerships.
Mark Chandler • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Connectivity, Security Test EV Charging Capabilities
The job of EV charging companies doesn’t end after a charger gets installed. EV charging companies must address connectivity and security challenges to ensure the highest uptime for their dispersed deployments.
Matthew Lilya • July 31, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Understanding Junk Fees in Auto Financing: Trends and AI-Driven Solutions
Amid an onslaught of regulatory scrutiny, dealers and lenders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to ensure accuracy and compliance. AI algorithms can automate fee calculations, ensuring they are accurate and justified.
Tom Oscherwitz • July 25, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Software-Defined Vehicles Will Reshape the Driving Experience
It will soon be possible to use software to enhance – or completely change – driving functionality to pursue the experiences we love.
Chris Phillips • July 25, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | Transforming the Future of Vehicle Ownership With ADAS Technology
AAA estimates the current level of advanced driver-assistance systems technology may prevent 37 million crashes, 14 million injuries and 250,000 deaths over the next 30 years.
Aamir Chaudhry • July 24, 2024 -
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Industry Voices | ‘Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’: Can It Apply To EVs?
“Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” is a phrase that originated back in the 1950s to describe how automakers saw racing as a valuable tool to promote brands and sell more cars. Can it apply to BEVs? Formula E advocates think so…and now NASCAR as well!
John F. Possumato • July 17, 2024 -
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Industry Voices: A Roadmap to the Driverless Future of Autonomous Vehicles
The knock-on effects of autonomous driving should lead to further gains in human productivity and economic growth.
Marie_Hattar • July 1, 2024 -
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Big power’s EV charging strategy: Raise rates, overpromise, underdeliver, repeat
We grant publicly regulated utilities certain privileges in exchange for reliability and affordability. When they try to leverage that privilege to corner a new market, they deserve plenty of pushback.
Jay Smith • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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As EV cyber risks rise, careful procurement planning can prevent headaches
Unsecured electric vehicle charging stations may introduce malicious software to EVs, creating cybersecurity and liability risks for companies building their own charging networks.
Arjun Ramadevanahalli • Oct. 13, 2023 -
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Industry Voices: Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) and Connected Vehicles
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Opinion piece by Maxim Ragotner, Key Account Executive, EPAM Systems.From electric vehicles to self-driving cars, the automotive industry is...
Feb. 21, 2022 -
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Industry Voices: What can Blockchain do for the Automotive Industry?
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Opinion piece by Jonas Lundqvist, CEO at Haidrun.Ask people about blockchain and most will associate it with Bitcoin, crypto currencies and ...
Jan. 17, 2022
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