Dealers: Page 17


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    Dealerlogix Primed to Boost GM Dealers’ Service Lane Revenues

    The cloud-based customer communication platform facilitates everything from appointment setting to billing.

    By July 23, 2024
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    The Dealership: Poking Fun at Work While Gaining Viral Fame

    Two young professionals at Mohawk Chevrolet in upstate New York take mockumentary videos for a spin with great success.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 22, 2024
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    Artificial 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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    Dealers May Find EV Buyers Ahead

    The next few months will show if consumers respond to lower prices, higher availability, reports J.D. Power.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 19, 2024
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    Lower Incentives May Boost Dealer Profits

    High inventories, buyer hesitation force disciplined pricing approach, reports Kelley Blue Book.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 18, 2024
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    Dealers Can Expect More Affordable Used Car Availability

    The latest Manheim report shows EVs have the highest depreciation.

    By July 16, 2024
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    Study: Dealers Should Rev Up Auto Ads

    Some ads do score, but those that tell complete stories with likable characters hit home runs.

    By Steven Finlay • July 15, 2024
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    CDK, Other Recent Cyberattacks a Wake-Up Call to Dealers

    Testing and updating cybersecurity safeguards are crucial to protect dealerships.

    By July 12, 2024
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    Dealers Prepare for Electronic Titles

    Programs are underway to ditch paper for faster, safer e-titles.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Prices Are Still Too High

    Incentives and discounts abound, but Edmunds reports new-car buyers are “stretched to financial limits.”

    By Nancy Dunham • July 10, 2024
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    Bringing More Women Into Leadership Roles at Dealerships

    Carter Myers Automotive's CEO launches training program for women managers.

    By July 9, 2024
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    Warning: Challenging EV Repairs Ahead

    BEVs and PHEVs have more expansive repair issues than ICE vehicles, reports J.D. Power.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 8, 2024
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    Control Is the Key to Successful Profit Participation

    A dealership can share income from the sale of F&I products with a range of participation models aligned with the dealership’s business needs, strategy and risk tolerance.

    By Jeff Strickland • July 5, 2024
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    Experts Predict Stalled Sales in Q2

    Edmunds’ prediction is tempered by optimism over summer sales.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 3, 2024
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    More Dealer-Centric Cyberattacks Likely

    Recent breaches “opened the door to other hackers,” says security expert.

    By Nancy Dunham • July 2, 2024
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    Dealers Need ‘Wait And See’ Buyers to Act Now: Cox Automotive

    “Interest rates are enemy No.1, according to dealers,” says Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke.

    By July 1, 2024
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    Free Vendor Software Helps Dealerships Keep Up With Customer Calls Without CDK

    Numa offers portion of its platform to dealers at no charge.

    By June 28, 2024
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    Higher Car Payments Stretch Budgets

    “Dealers see the people affected by inflation who come through their doors,” says TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Dealers: Plan Now for a Cybersecurity Attack

    Experts discuss recent incidents and how dealers can protect their businesses.

    By June 26, 2024
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    Used EV Prices in Freefall

    Dealers should plan to discount heavily to clear inventory, reports iSeeCars.

    By Nancy Dunham • June 25, 2024
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    Combat Margin Compression by Controlling Holding Costs

    Per-vehicle reconditioning, holding costs bite into profits.

    By Bradley Orr • June 24, 2024
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    Consumer Searches for Cars on the Rise

    Increased buyer interest can boost dealers’ sales and profits, reports CarGurus.

    By Nancy Dunham • June 24, 2024
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    EV Sales Surge for Dealers Touting Direct Tax Credit

    The key to more sales is showing how the tax credit can lower monthly payments.

    By June 21, 2024
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    Dealers Can Win Sales By Understanding Customers’ Insurance Pain Points

    Insurance rate increased stall sales, but trust can win satisfaction, brand advocacy, reports J.D. Power.

    By Nancy Dunham • June 20, 2024
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    The AI Automotive Retailing Revolution Is on the Horizon

    Machine learning technologies save time, boost sales and satisfaction.

    By Kos Jha • June 18, 2024
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    EV Sales Stalled by Lack of Charging Options, Study Finds

    Charging concerns may send some EV owners back to ICE vehicles.

    By June 17, 2024