AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Auto dealers report a desire to step up vehicle photography to compete with conglomerates like Vroom or Carvana.

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Crest Nissan

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Explore Nissan Inventory Nissan has just announced releasing a new GT4 race car for competition in 2023. The new vehicle, developed by NISMO, has been tested in real matches and is now ready for international races. The GT4 category is becoming increasingly popular in motorsports, and Nissan is looking to capitalize on that with this new car. It is based on the popular Z coupe, which should make it a contender right out of the gate.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We put 2024's finest sports cars and supercars through their paces to determine the best driver's car of them all

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Automotive Mastermind

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As another year closes and 2023 is upon us, now is a more important time than ever for dealers to take a close look at inventory analytics for the past year. As the industry-wide microchip shortage continues to progress, sales managers must take a deeper look at what that means for: Their business, Their salesmen and (Most importantly) Their customers Mastermind has a variety of insights for dealers to consider going into the new year that will maintain a positive purchasing experience for both

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The technology of today has far surpassed “penny-perfect,” and those competitors who understand this are cleaning up.

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Dealers United

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This is one of our favorite end-of-year traditions: the Wrap Up blog. Thank you for being a part of our year and enjoy seeing how we spent 2022!

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DealerOn

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Circle your wagons at our Texas-sized booth to say howdy and see our amazing suite of products at NADA! Everything’s bigger in Texas, including our booth, which is loaded with products that make your dealership shine bright. Circle your wagons at booth #5939 to say howdy! Learn More The post Visit the DealerOn Booth at NADA! appeared first on DealerOn.

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DealerTrack Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2022

From sales and marketing to service and F&I—dealers are constantly adapting, updating, and enhancing their digital tools. In the midst of all this innovation, it can be easy to overlook the technology at the core of every dealership—the DMS. Several trends within the DMS space have the potential to provide impressive benefits to the bottom line of dealerships that embrace change and the need for new updates relating to this core piece of technology. ( Schedule your demo to experience the Pow

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ForceMarketing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our two most effective programs – Recapture and DRIVE – work better together. By combining them, we’ve seen a 58.89% increase in efficiency. This is because audience stacking – the process of combining different audiences – allows you to reach a wider audience and deliver a more personalized and targeted marketing message.

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Jazel Auto

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Marketing | 2min Read Our Trip to the LA Auto Show Don't forget to share this post! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin This year, Jazel was fortunate enough to be able to attend the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California! With so many things to see and do, it’s truly a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, as well as those in the market for a new vehicle.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 26, 2022

There are significant challenges and hurdles approaching for dealers and their vendor partners.

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Crest Nissan

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Explore Nissan Inventory Nissan has announced that it will end production of the Maxima next year. The company has cited waning demand for the full-size sedan as the reason for its decision. The Maxima has been a mainstay of the Nissan lineup for over three decades. Still, it has seen its popularity decline in recent years. Car sales have fallen by more than 50% since their peak in the early 2000s.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Tesla has backtracked on the Model 2 with the fully-autonomous Robotaxi coming instead

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Automotive Mastermind

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As consumer buying behaviors continue to evolve alongside the automotive industry, it’s important dealers keep a close eye on how car buyers are shopping today — and what they may be shopping for tomorrow. Analyzing changing buying behaviors can provide deeper insight into how the future of the auto industry may look. This ranges from the way customers shop to the vehicles they’re shopping for, which is a key advantage for forward thinking dealers.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 29, 2022

If a dealership is still buying Sharpies to complete paper Four Squares, you will probably find a higher percentage of packed payments or potentially discriminatory pricing.

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Proactive Training Solutions

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Mastering Price Objections on Sales Calls Susan Gaytan Dec 2, 2022 8:30 pm Facebook Twitter LinkedIn How to Turn Sales Objections into Sales Opportunities It’s no secret that price objections are one of the most common challenges we face on sales calls. Many buyers will want to negotiate the price right over the phone, while as sales professionals it’s our job to get them to the dealership first.

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DealerOn

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you don’t have the vehicle your customer wants, you could lose them to a competitor. In this edition of DealerOn University, we show you how to keep your customers engaged on your website, even if you don’t have the exact vehicle they are searching for. “Necessity is the mother of invention” has never been truer for the automotive industry.

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Zero to 60 Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The 2022 Genesis GV70 is a brand-new small luxury SUV from Genesis. It was configured from scratch, and it aims to fight in the fiercely competitive segment comprising of the BMW X3, Acura RDX, Lexus NX, Lincoln Nautilus, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Mercedes Benz GLC. As we are about to find out, despite its considerably lower MSRP compared to many others in the segment, the 2022 Genesis GV70 brings a lot to the table, making it a compact luxury SUV yo

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DealerTrack Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Compared to manual F&I processes that involve paper forms and pens, digital deals are lightning fast. But there are things you can do to help ensure that you get more of your deals done quickly. Ilan Dee, Dealertrack Director of Product Management says, “Every enhancement made to Dealertrack’s Digital Contracting is done with the recognition that dealers need time and speed on their side to handle transactions more efficiently.

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Your Car Buying Advocate

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Auto Broker: Should I Use One? This question, are car brokers worth it gets asked often. Should I use an Auto broker (otherwise known as a Car Broker)? Consumers also want to know if an auto broker will save them money, find them the vehicle they want, if they’ll do it without the typical stress and if there’s another solution or alternative to a car broker out there.

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Jazel Auto

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Marketing | 2min Read Jazel’s YouTube Don't forget to share this post! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Do you know about Jazel’s YouTube Channel? We have been working hard to create new content for our clients, as well as anyone interested in the wide range of topics relating to website design and the automotive industry.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Report shows used models in particular to fall as new-car inventory improves.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Explore Nissan Inventory An expansion to their certified pre-owned program was something that Nissan recently made public. As a way to provide customers with a more versatile selection of high-quality, reputable, and affordable vehicle options, Nissan will be including older models and select non-Nissan vehicles as part of their CPO inventory. There will also be a shift to a broader internet-focused shopping experience for additional accessibility and convenience.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The baby Tesla, also referred to as as project ‘Redwood’, is scheduled to enter production in the first half of 2025

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Automotive Mastermind

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As your dealership’s engagement with prospects and customers is increasingly taking place online, how much thought have you given to the customer experience that takes place in your “virtual dealership”? According to S&P Global Mobility surveys, consumers want a more simplified and digital purchase process. This means that dealership customer service will occur online more often, creating new challenges and opportunities for dealers as they work to enhance the customer experience across thei

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If we provide the path through the process that our customers enjoy, expect, and hope for, they will trust us and listen to the insight we offer.

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Spidersnet

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We are very proud to announce we have been ‘Highly Commended’ in two categories of the Car Dealer Power Awards 2022. We’re delighted to be recognised for our Franchised Dealers Websites and also for Dealer Management System of the Year. The recognition from Car Dealer stemmed from a year of huge growth for us. Not only have we rebranded and expanded our team, but we’ve also developed new products, all with a focus on giving dealers more opportunities to sell cars.

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DealerOn

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In this edition of our Who We Are series, we shine the spotlight on Quality Assurance Trainer, Kyle Lawson. Kyle and the rest of the Quality Assurance Trainers Team work tirelessly to ensure DealerOn provides top-notch customer service to our clients. Read on to learn more about Kyle and the crucial role his team plays at DealerOn. What team are. The post Who We Are: Kyle Lawson, Quality Assurance Trainer appeared first on DealerOn.

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Zero to 60 Times

OCTOBER 10, 2022

When the first modern hybrid cars hit the market, there was a lot of resistance from the public, with very little early adopters willing to risk their cash on the new technology. Issues such as range anxiety, poor performance and the lack of a charging infrastructure kept buyers at bay in the early 2000s. Then, as Tesla came along, bringing both a proper electric vehicle as well as a stable and ever expanding charging network, prospective buyers became more open towards acquiring an electric car

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DealerTrack Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With fewer cars coming off the factory line and inventory shortages continuing to impact dealers, more car owners are keeping their cars longer. While this trend is less than ideal for new car sales, it presents a real opportunity for your service department to boost dollars per RO and increase profits. Garry Shirley, Performance Manager at Dealertrack DMS, recently sat down with a diverse panel of dealers to discuss a shift in focus toward fixed ops. ( Watch the discussion here. ) Building Rapp

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Your Car Buying Advocate

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Hey, Vero Beach car buyers We are delighted to have Monique serving clients in her home town, Vero Beach, as well as across the country as a YCBA franchisee! If you’re local to the area, you may have visited dealerships where Monique worked for over 20 years! Fortunately, for car buyers in all states, you can easily work with Monique to find, locate and negotiate a vehicle all from your home.

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Dealership News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The post Motivator Minute: Learn From the Past, Focus in the Present, and NEVER Worry About the Future appeared first on DealershipNews.com.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

NADA says measure passed by Senate would give those using LIFO more time to replenish.

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Crest Nissan

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

See Nissan Leaf Inventory Nissan has made an announcement. They approved the first bi-directional charger for the Nissan LEAF. The new charger will allow drivers to not only charge their electric vehicle. It also can be used as a power source to provide energy back to their homes. It is a step forward for electric vehicles. It opens up a whole new range of possibilities for drivers.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The baby Tesla will borrow styling and technology from its larger siblings and could be here sooner than you think

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Automotive Mastermind

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

According to reports from S&P Global Mobility , vehicle production output in Q3 in 2022 exceeded the 2019 level. That said, vehicle availability and dealership inventory levels are still slow to improve, and experts say that vehicle pricing will likely still be a challenge in 2023. According to Manheim , the used retail days’ supply at the end of October was 49, down from 52 days in September.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Reynolds and Reynolds/Proton Dealership IT offer tools for compliance, security ahead of FTC Safeguards Rule deadline.

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