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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 Alysha Webb • July 23, 2024 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Kia Corporation
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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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 -
Lower Incentives May Boost Dealer Profits
High inventories, buyer hesitation force disciplined pricing approach, reports Kelley Blue Book.
By Nancy Dunham • July 18, 2024 -
Dealers Can Expect More Affordable Used Car Availability
The latest Manheim report shows EVs have the highest depreciation.
By Jim Henry • July 16, 2024 -
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 -
CDK, Other Recent Cyberattacks a Wake-Up Call to Dealers
Testing and updating cybersecurity safeguards are crucial to protect dealerships.
By Alysha Webb • July 12, 2024 -
Dealers Prepare for Electronic Titles
Programs are underway to ditch paper for faster, safer e-titles.
By Jim Henry • July 11, 2024 -
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 -
Bringing More Women Into Leadership Roles at Dealerships
Carter Myers Automotive's CEO launches training program for women managers.
By Alysha Webb • July 9, 2024 -
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 -
Experts Predict Stalled Sales in Q2
Edmunds’ prediction is tempered by optimism over summer sales.
By Nancy Dunham • July 3, 2024 -
More Dealer-Centric Cyberattacks Likely
Recent breaches “opened the door to other hackers,” says security expert.
By Nancy Dunham • July 2, 2024 -
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 Jim Henry • July 1, 2024 -
Free Vendor Software Helps Dealerships Keep Up With Customer Calls Without CDK
Numa offers portion of its platform to dealers at no charge.
By Alysha Webb • June 28, 2024 -
Higher Car Payments Stretch Budgets
“Dealers see the people affected by inflation who come through their doors,” says TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant.
By Steve Finlay • June 27, 2024 -
Dealers: Plan Now for a Cybersecurity Attack
Experts discuss recent incidents and how dealers can protect their businesses.
By Alysha Webb • June 26, 2024 -
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 -
Consumer Searches for Cars on the Rise
Increased buyer interest can boost dealers’ sales and profits, reports CarGurus.
By Nancy Dunham • June 24, 2024 -
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 Alysha Webb • June 21, 2024 -
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 -
EV Sales Stalled by Lack of Charging Options, Study Finds
Charging concerns may send some EV owners back to ICE vehicles.
By Alysha Webb • June 17, 2024