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3 Ways Car Dealers Can Protect Their Business When Working with Third-Party Vendors
I’ve had the unique opportunity to witness the evolutionary impact of technology on dealer operations throughout the years, and the automotive industry moves faster than you might think. Tech has grown to become the main focus and the biggest pain
Dec 9, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Rivian CEO Slams U.S. Dealer Franchise Laws
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is not a fan—to put it mildly—of current U.S. laws that he sees as protecting franchised auto dealers. The electric vehicle company has gone the direct-to-consumer model to sell its vehicles. But much like fellow EV car com
Dec 9, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Audi Pushes Ahead with New Innovations
In its bid to continue to be the on the leading edge of auto technology, Audi has entered with companies advancing hands-free secure car access modern chat and digital retailing tools. NXP’s TrimensionNCJ29Dx family is the technology foundation bei
Dec 6, 2024
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Webinar Recap: MNTN Trumpets CTV for Auto Advertising
“Do you have any good recommendations to binge?” “What are you going to stream this weekend?” and “That is such a good podcast” are regular conversations made by all of us these days. While television has long been a staple of the auto ad
Dec 6, 2024
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Sales & Variable Ops
How Dealerships Can Use Canada’s EV Tax Incentives to Drive Sales
As the automotive industry pivots toward electric vehicles (EVs), Canadian dealerships are uniquely positioned to assist small businesses in navigating a lucrative but underutilized government tax incentive. This program allows eligible businesses to
Dec 5, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Sheehy Auto Stores, Peden, Keating Auto Group, Gettel Automotive: Dealership Deals
Sheehy Auto Stores Expands in Maryland Sheehy Auto Stores recently acquired the Maryland dealerships of Bill Kidd’s Timonium Toyota and Bill Kidd’s Volvo Cars. The Toyota dealership is located in Timonium, MD and the Volvo dealership is in nearby
Dec 5, 2024
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Dealer Ops & Leadership
Collaboration Over Competition: The Secret to Building High-Performance Teams
High-performance teams thrive on a foundation of trust, shared purpose, and commitment to each other’s success. In contrast to competitive environments where individuals may feel isolated or pressured to stand out, collaborative teams work towa
Dec 4, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Dealership Sales Continue on Record Pace for 2024: Haig
Despite numerous challenges, auto dealers continue to deliver strong financial performance, with profits per store remaining double pre-pandemic levels and rooftop sales continuing on a record pace. That is the topline takeaway from the recently rele
Dec 4, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Marketing to Baby Boomers: Insights for Today’s Dealerships
Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are one of the largest generational groups, significantly influencing industries like healthcare, housing, leisure, and notably, the automotive sector. Holding over 50 percent of the total wealth in the U.S.,
Dec 3, 2024