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Auto Inspire Interview: Brandy Goolsby, Director - Product & Solutions Marketing, Wind River
Every industry is being disrupted by software and the value realized by these industries is going to be software defined, says Wind River’s Brandy Goolsby. “The value is going to come straight from software,” Goolsby says.
By Drew Winter • July 20, 2022 -
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Mainstream BEV Sales Shake Up Auto Financing
BEV buyers’ financial profiles mimic those of luxury purchasers, but their financing preferences differ.
By Nancy Dunham • July 20, 2022 -
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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Slash Reconditioning Time to Save Costs, Boost Profits
Rapid Recon software allows dealers to monitor each step of reconditioning.
By Nancy Dunham • July 15, 2022 -
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Finn Car Subscription Service Looks to Partner With Dealers
Germany-based car subscription service Finn outlines aggressive growth goals, fueled by $110 million in equity funding aimed at expanding its reach in the U.S. and Europe.
By Nancy Dunham • July 14, 2022 -
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How Auto Retailers Can Embrace Digital Disruption
Auto retail is fortunate in that it is one of the last retail industries to see disruption from the internet and innovation.
By Nathan Hecht • July 13, 2022 -
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Automated Recall System Protects Dealers From Costly Liability
AutoAp alerts dealers to issues and allows them to collect OEM repair fees
By Nancy Dunham • July 12, 2022 -
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New Targeted-Marketing Strategies Available to Dealers
Dealers need new ways to find, win and retain customers, acquire inventory and drive demand.
By Anjelica Jeffreys and Scott Fletcher • July 11, 2022 -
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Foreign Automakers Shift Marketing Efforts From Russia
As Russia’s military conflict with Ukraine continues, some companies are scaling back operations in the country and others are looking to maintain or expand their presence in former Soviet Union satellites.
By Eugene Gerden • July 11, 2022 -
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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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