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Car Dealer Job Posting: Inexperience Preferred
Germain heads off to colleges to tell students about the benefits of a dealership career.
By Tom Beaman • June 18, 2015 -
Arizona Dealer Follows His Managers’ Advice, Makes Bet and Wins
Don Luke knows exactly what he’d say to Sergio Marchionne if the two sat down together.
By Tom Beaman • June 17, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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‘People’ Top Dealer’s ‘Five P’s’ of Management Philosophy
Dealership group’s flagship store contains a fitness center and health-care clinic for employees.
By Tom Beaman • June 16, 2015 -
500 Reasons It’s Great to Be an Auto Dealer
The 29th annual WardsAuto Dealer 500 bears out optimism surrounding today’s auto retailing industry.
By Tom Beaman • June 16, 2015 -
Why Is Senator Warren Saying These Things About Car Dealers?
What’s unquestionable is Senator Warren’s disdain for dealers. It’s a matter of public record.
By David Robertson • June 12, 2015 -
No Detour Ahead for Chevy Marketing, GM’s Batey Says
Chevy sales are up 3.9% against an industry that’s ahead of last year’s pace by 5.8%, according to WardsAuto data. GM’s 4.9% year-to-date sales increase also trails the industry.
By James M. Amend • June 10, 2015 -
Annual U.K. Auto Dealer Conference Around Corner
James Baggott, managing director-Car Dealer magazine, says U.K. car-retailing professionals can take part in an event on par with the National Automobile Dealers Assn. in the U.S.
By Alan Harman • June 5, 2015 -
Testing Done, Ally Rolls Out Longer Extended Warranty on Vehicles
In a survey of dealers, 87% said the overall transition went well.
By Steve Finlay • June 2, 2015 -
Anti-Theft Systems Appeal to Car Dealers, Buyers Alike
Wheel and tire thefts are making a comeback.
By Jim Leman • June 1, 2015 -
Used-Car Marketing: Four Modern Strategies
If you’re going to thrive, step it up. Here’s how.
By Eric Weisbrot • May 27, 2015 -
Auto Dealers Set for Big Holiday Weekend
Selling used cars requires extra effort but offers higher yields, according to DealerSocket data on last year’s holiday.
By Steve Finlay • May 22, 2015 -
Predictions and AutoNation’s Predicament at the Top
Will Warren Buffett make a bid for the Hendrick auto dealership group?
By Phil Villegas 1 • May 19, 2015 -
Megadealers Leave Mark on Auto Industry
An analysis for the 27th annual WardsAuto Megadealer 100 looks at how grand-scale auto retailing started and where it went.
By Phil Villegas • May 19, 2015 -
The Dealer 5 | May 18, 2015
Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.
By Steve Finlay • May 18, 2015 -
What’s the Rush at Car Dealerships?
Let’s take a deep breath, slow down and stop the silliness.
By David Ruggles • May 18, 2015 -
Car Dealers Can Cut Wasted Time
Here are the biggest time wasters and what can be done to eliminate them.
By Mark Rikess • May 15, 2015 -
Walker Automotive: Walk, Don’t Run
Starting out selling REOs, the Louisiana dealership group now holds 10 franchises.
By Tom Beaman • May 14, 2015 -
Startling New Findings on Auto Dealers and Buyers! Or Maybe Not
Here’s a potential survey question: Why do you say one thing and do another?
By David Ruggles • May 13, 2015 -
Using Email for Car Dealership Prospecting? Do It Right
Tips on doing digital marketing campaigns correctly, both from a legal and marketing sense.
By Dan Smith • May 11, 2015 -
F&I Dos and Don’ts
Training experts tell how to be a great car dealership finance and insurance manager.
By Jim Leman • May 11, 2015 -
Study Looks at Easing Car Dealership F&I Pain Points
Customers are conflicted when it comes to the finance and insurance process at dealerships.
By Steve Finlay • May 4, 2015 -
Ally Financial, Aston Martin Form Partnership
Ally becomes the preferred lender for the British luxury brand with 37 U.S. dealers.
May 1, 2015 -
75% Say They Would Buy Vehicles Online
The A-to-Z digital purchase would include financing, negotiating, completing paperwork and arranging delivery.
By Steve Finlay • May 1, 2015 -
Ally Replaces Mitsubishi’s Captive Lender
Broadening an existing relationship, a new agreement brings all of Ally’s financial products and services to the automaker’s nearly 380 U.S. dealers.
By Steve Finlay • April 28, 2015 -
The Dealer 5 | April 27, 2015
Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.
By Steve Finlay • April 27, 2015