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Tom’s Truck Center Fuels Technician Training With $300,000 Donation
California New Car Dealers Assn. will use the donation to support programs that prepare students for service careers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Prime Borrowers, Affordable Models and Tax Credits: The EV Sales Opportunity
Recent findings from Experian highlight the growing opportunity for dealers to drive both new and used EV sales.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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From Paint to Profits: How XPEL Drives Value for Dealers
As vehicles age and profits shrink, this protective solution meets the needs of dealers and consumers.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Residual Value Honors Give Dealers Competitive Edge
Consumers prioritize payment flexibility and competitive interest rates.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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The Case for AI in Your Dealership
Gold Coast Cadillac’s Bill Camastro shares how Numa AI solutions improve dealership efficiency and customer satisfaction.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Retail Ride Still Bumpy, but Good News Is Ahead
J.D. Power says the overall health of the new-car market remains strong.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | The Encryption Solution for Dealers and Lenders
In the context of automotive retail, encryption serves as a powerful tool to protect sensitive customer data throughout its lifecycle – from collection and storage to transmission.
By Karl Falk • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sparks Dealer-Driven EV Future
Jeep and Dodge debut new BEVs, launch dealer training tour to boost sales.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Time to Push BEVs Ahead of Looming Loss of Tax Credit
Cox E-Vision Intelligence Report shows how BEV tax credits spur sales.
By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sales Figures Begin to Shift Upward
Cox Automotive forecasts higher sales as consumer confidence rises.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Mobility Options Hit a Speed Bump
Scooters, bikes and other mobility choices flourish, but cars still rule the road.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Auto Dealer M&A Maven Dave Cantin
While the atmosphere around automakers trying to navigate a transition to battery-electric vehicles is fraught, especially with the changing of White House administrations, there are many challenges for car dealers, as well.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Navigating the 2025 Auto Loan Refinancing Bump
As consumers become aware of the opportunity to lower their monthly payments, lenders should prepare for an increase in refinancing requests. This trend is likely to gain momentum in early 2025.
By Jessica Gonzalez • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Using Technology to Grow Used-Car Inventories
Advanced digital platforms directly connect dealerships and individual car owners looking to sell their vehicles. This approach bypasses the middlemen typically involved in wholesale auctions.
By Brad Parker • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Do Your Customers Suffer From ‘Subscription Fatigue?’
Here’s why and how F&I can fix the ailment.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Car Dealers Praise ‘Power of the Phone’
Timely customer satisfaction leads to more sales.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Retail Automotive Market Sees Signs of Steadying
TransUnion reports monthly car payments, delinquencies beginning to stabilize.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Subprime Originations Rise
The increase is the first since early 2019, according to the Federal Reserve.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Manufacturers Help Dealers Clean Out Their Lots
It’s hoped enhanced incentives will move excess inventory and make way for new models.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Improve Warranty Processing, Improve Revenue
Dealers can rely on software, data analytics to speed processing.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Electric Vehicles: Serious Customers, Serious Business
Driftrock’s latest research shows automotive brands and dealerships that focus their marketing efforts on digital channels have seen a 210% year-on-year increase in EV leads.
By Matt Wheeler • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Customer Satisfaction Up, But Dealers Need to Shore Up Processes
Dealer satisfaction scores rose minimally, J.D. Power reports.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Curbee Carves a New Path for Dealership Service
CEO Amit Chandarana steps up driving innovation to dealers’ service offerings.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Dealers Want to Put the Brake on Used-Car Prices
Used-vehicle supplies remain at low levels, reports Manheim.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Minimal Savings Can Maximize Auto Sales
Adding $50 to $150 to consumers’ monthly budgets can win deals.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 7, 2024
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