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A secret gem in any car dealership, according to Bryant Surety Bonds, Inc. Let’s face it- everything is smart in 2014. We all own a smartphone, smartwatches are on the rise, even our TVs can do more than you’d expect. Cars are no different. And t

From Bridge MI: Is Michigan in another auto bubble? Sales remain brisk, gas prices are stable, auto loans are readily available and auto industry executives are as upbeat about the future as the Detroit Tigers heading into spring training. Sounds lik

The importance of the up-sell and how to do it, according to Auto Scheduler Advantage. Up-selling on big items is the best way for a dealership to make a profit. Extra products and extended warranties are good examples of high margin products that ca

11 features you no longer see in cars, according to Mental_Floss. It’s hard to picture what today’s teenagers will wax nostalgic about 30 years from now when they reminisce about their first car. (It still required gasoline, perhaps?) Who knows h

4 creative ways to improve the client experience, according to Huffington Post. Excellent customer service is synonymous with sustained success and growth in a business. Studies prove customers who are treated fairly are likely to pay more for better

What if 6 out of 10 of your sales consultants leave your dealership this year? According to the 2013 NADA Workforce Industry Report, it will likely happen. The study outlines some of the glaring workforce challenges faced by the automotive industry.

Experian Automotive today announced that consumers continued to make their loan payments on time in Q4 2013. According to its latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report, 30-day automotive loan delinquencies were down 3.5 percent (going from

Xtime, the leading retention solution for the automotive industry, today announced the release of Check-In 7. Check-In 7 transforms the service check-in process by freeing advisors and service managers from their desk. Check-In 7 is part of the Xtime

US Equity Advantage® (USEA) announced today the release of a free e-book for consumers: “How to Beat Credit Card Companies at Their Own Game: The Bi-weekly Loan Payment Strategy; How Basic Math Can Set You Free from Debt” The average US househol