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ColumnFostering Transparency Between Insurers, Auto Repair Shops
By providing insurers with instantaneous access to diagnostic information, repair shops can quickly and precisely identify the extent of damage and the required repairs.
By Brian Herron • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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How Green Is My Bank Account?
Some EV buyers prioritize cash over climate savings.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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Wholesale Marketplace Designed to Move Used EVs
Plug helps dealers, fleet owners speed transactions.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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Say Goodbye to Paper: The Future of Car Titles
Like so many other assets in our lives, the car title should be digitized, enabling the transfer of vehicle ownership in minutes, rather than weeks. No more titles getting lost in the mail, no more fraud, no more delays.
By Will Treves • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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Fintech Aims to Ease Anxiety of Used-Car Transactions
The new system offers dealers a payment platform and sells F&I products.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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Retail Prices Dip, But Inventory Remains High
Dealers should watch for more profitable times ahead.
By Nancy Dunham • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Dealership’s Tech Apprenticeship Program Keeps Service Rolling
Dealers who want to overcome the tech shortage should partner with high schools, technical colleges, says Fixed Ops director.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 14, 2023 -
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Catching Recalls While Vehicles Are In-Transit
If they have a vehicle in their inventory, dealers need to know immediately if it has an open recall. If they don’t, it’s possible they could sell a vehicle with an open recall without even knowing it.
By Mark Allen • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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It’s Still a Seller’s Market for Franchised Dealers
The market remains strong overall, but demand and prices have dipped due to a downturn in profits for automobile retailers.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 10, 2023 -
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Auto Loan Volume Dips
Megadealer groups say high interest rates hurt dealerships the most among used-vehicle buyers on a budget or with lower credit scores.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 9, 2023 -
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Texas Car Dealer Embraces Cultural Shift
Dealerships that want to make inroads with Spanish-speaking buyers need to ensure digital, in-person and printed information is accurate and straightforward.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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Lenders Work to Stay in Auto Loan Market
Dealers face fewer loan approvals, higher interest rates, but the moves keep banks solvent.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 2, 2023 -
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Dealers’ Parts Supplies Hold Steady
An end to the UAW strike may ensure Fixed Ops continue to run smoothly.
By Jim Henry • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Insights on the Unruly Retail Vehicle Market
Dealers brace for more new- and used-car price and inventory volatility as the UAW strike continues.
By Nancy Dunham • Oct. 30, 2023 -
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The Mexico Truck & Bus Aftermarket Study - 2023
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "The Mexico Truck & Bus Aftermarket Study - 2023" Ron Hesse speaks with John Blodgett, Vice President, Sales and Marketing with MacKay & Co.
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Dealers May Feel Impact If Student Loan Payments Boost Delinquencies
The New York Fed doesn’t expect student loan repayments to significantly impact auto loan repayments, but others aren't convinced.
By Jim Henry • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Dealers Struggle to Stock In-Demand Models
Inventories have not recovered from the chip shortage and new challenges emerge as the UAW strike continues, reports CDK Global.
By Nancy Dunham • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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Combined Auction Platform: The Efficient Road to Profitability
A combined auction platform – which enables dealers to concurrently buy or sell a vehicle through traditional in-person events as well as through digital-only sales – is the solution the industry has been waiting for.
By Lisa Scott and Jai Macker • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Recon Work Requires Team Effort
Dealers can end the tug-of-war between car dealership departments when it comes to getting trade-ins ready for resale.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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Inventories: How Low Will They Go?
Dealer inventories may sink if UAW doesn’t heed Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford’s call for unity.
By Nancy Dunham • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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Solutions to the Tech Shortage
Recruitment programs and paid training among solutions for North American companies.
By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 12, 2023 -
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Manheim Expects Wholesale Used-Vehicle Values to Drop
The forecast remains a moving target into 2024.
By Jim Henry • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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AI and the Transformation of Dealership Marketing
By leveraging AI-powered solutions, auto dealerships will be able to improve marketing efficiency, reduce costs, provide better customer experiences and ultimately drive more sales.
By Brian Cox • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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New Car Inventories Hit Two-Year High
Some Detroit Three dealers nevertheless are likely to face shortages.
By Nancy Dunham • Oct. 9, 2023 -
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Caught in the Web
Top dealership performers respond to web leads in 30 minutes or less.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 5, 2023
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