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Partnership Powers On-Brand Marketing, Customer Retention
When it comes to data, act more like Disney, software provider Treasure Data tells automobile dealers.
By Nancy Dunham • July 11, 2022 -
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Car Dealership Fixed Ops Expert: Warranty Costs Will Rise
In a Wards Q&A, Jim Roche talks about his new business initiative, plus rising warranty claims and how they affect dealers, automakers and car owners differently.
By Steve Finlay • July 8, 2022 -
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Is It Time for Employee Development Health Check?
Now is an opportune time to invest in training because managers and salespeople have more time on their hands. Consumers are coming to them. There’s less, if any, tracking down leads, haggling over pricing and engaging on the floor.
By Lawson Owen • July 7, 2022 -
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Yandex Algorithm Pricing Hopes to Defuse Criticism
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.Since February this year, users of Yandex’s ride-hailing app are shown a demand index.A color indicator on the app's main screen helps to de...
By Roma Nazarov • July 6, 2022 -
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Firm Opens Doors to Car Dealership Employment
“It is easier to generate revenue than it is to hire and retain employees,” says Citrin President and CEO Joel Furno.
By Steve Finlay • July 6, 2022 -
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Simple, Scalable Ways to Recycle Used Auto Parts
Production delays and growing environmental awareness make recycling feasible and profitable.
By Ray Hatch • July 5, 2022 -
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Dealers Unlikely to Feel Recession
A downturn is not imminent and dealers have economic safeguards, Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke says
By Nancy Dunham • July 5, 2022 -
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TrueCar+ Delivers Turnkey Online Services to Dealers
The program cuts dealership costs, boosts fraud protection.
By Nancy Dunham • July 1, 2022 -
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Educating Car Buyers to Defuse Insurance Pricing Qualms
Understanding insurance factors can calm car buyers’ sticker shock
By Nancy Dunham • June 30, 2022 -
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Can I Buy This Car With Cryptocurrency?
If you sell cars for a living, chances are you’ve already had customers who want to pay with crypto or finance a vehicle using their crypto as collateral. Why wouldn’t you accommodate them?
By Fred Brothers • June 29, 2022 -
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A Targeted Way to Reach Classic, Exotic and Collectible Car Buyers
Dealers can list specialized inventory on Classic.com
By Nancy Dunham • June 28, 2022 -
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Nimble, Customer-Centric Dealerships Key to Growth
CarMax’s CEO notes online F&I and associate buy-in wins customer loyalty.
By Nancy Dunham • June 27, 2022 -
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File Taxes Online? Then Why Not Buy Cars That Way, Too?
“From a shopping perspective, the auto industry needs to play catch-up,” says TrueCar President and CEO Mike Darrow.
By Steve Finlay • June 23, 2022 -
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Dealerships Changing Hands at Record Rates in 2022
Dealerships are riding a wave of record profits, but high demand and low inventories will fade away.
By Jim Henry • June 22, 2022 -
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Reynolds and Reynolds Rolls Out Streamlined CRM, Contracts
Leadership changes at the company led to overhauled software designed for the modern dealership.
By Nancy Dunham • June 21, 2022 -
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Upside Offers Easy, Profitable Way to Wholesale Inventory
Cox’s Automotive’s Upside offers dealers wholesale options, guaranteed payment.
By Nancy Dunham • June 20, 2022 -
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Dealer Profits Rise as Inventory Shortages Persist
Vehicle prices may stabilize, but don’t expect a drop.
By Nancy Dunham • June 17, 2022 -
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Auto Insurance Rates Rise
Rising premiums may impact cash-crunched shoppers.
By Wards Staff • June 16, 2022 -
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Pre-Qualification Can Win Skittish, Subprime Buyers
Multiple financing options now available for shoppers.
By Nancy Dunham • June 15, 2022 -
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To Sell or Not to Sell Your Dealership?
If you have even the occasional thought about selling your dealership, prepare now to ease the decision.
By Lev Kowalsky • June 14, 2022 -
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Puttin’ on the Ritz at Car Dealerships
Audi’s Amanda Skura and dealer David Long urge auto retailers to take some cues from the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain.
By Steve Finlay • June 13, 2022 -
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Auto Industry Transforms Signing on the Dotted Line
As fast as dealers and lenders move along the pace of increasingly digital transactions, those utilizing remote signing tools should beware: Not all e-signatures are the same.
By Andy Mayers • June 10, 2022 -
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Consumers Turn Toward Economical Sedans
A Kelley Blue Book study shows fuel economy drives shoppers’ considerations.
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New-Car Inventory Pinch Driving Up Borrowing Costs
A shortage of computer chips is a big factor in low inventories of new vehicles, and that’s driven up prices. Lower new-vehicle production also means fewer, and costlier, used cars that are nearly new.
By Jim Henry • June 7, 2022 -
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Digital Retail World Puts New Focus on Vehicle Photography
When it comes to vehicle photos, online technology has become highly extremely advanced and viewers’ expectations have heightened. Today it takes more than a few snapshots to capture potential buyers’ attention.
By Peter Duffy • June 6, 2022
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