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As a dealer, you don’t notice it for some time, how all the paperwork your dealership generates as it sells and services vehicles starts to amass. First, it’s a few file cabinets, then banker’s boxes stacked in every available nook and cranny u

According to Detroit Free Press, Chevy makes a bold move with start-stop technology on the Malibu. Imagine shutting off your engine at every red light or stop sign, then turning on the ignition when the light turns green. Chevrolet is betting on a fu

According to Cars.com, Chrysler recalls 712,000 vehicles. Chrysler is voluntarily recalling an estimated 712,084 vehicles in four separate actions due to problems with various safety features, the automaker announced this week. It’s more bad ne

5 reasons your shop website is your #1 salesperson, from Stratosphere Studio. Every auto body shop relies heavily on its sales team to maintain excellent customer service and secure work for the shop technicians. It can be a tough job, so it’s unde

The last Triple Crown Winner in the automotive industry that I can remember was Lexus. That was in the mid ninety’s when they had new car, pre-owned residuals and service satisfaction, all 3 at the top. That is an extreme rarity. That comes from de

According to Auto Remarketing, future pre-owned supply could impact residuals. In the latest ALG Industry Report, residual values didn’t change much from the previous edition. However, the future used-car supply situation could shake things up a bi

June’s top 10 best selling cars, according to Cars.com. Ford and Nissan led the charge into Independence Day weekend with Ford reporting its best June since 2006 and Nissan logging its strongest month since Thomas Jefferson wore diapers. (OK, i

According to Used Car News, a dealer is under fire after charing a soldier too much interest. A Cullman used-car dealer pleaded guilty for violating federal protections for active-duty military service members by refusing to reduce the interest rate

About 80% of your DMS is devoted to Accounting. I don’t mean the accounting department and the function of producing a monthly financial statement or daily DOC, but rather the process of accounting for the operations of your dealership. Your DM