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Stronger Emphasis on Used Vehicle Sales Powers F&I Products CHESTERFIELD, MO (January 29, 2019) – Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs, services, and dealer-owned warranty company programs, announced today results of

My Dealer drives customers back to the dealership through personalized and convenient customer engagement, including right-place, right-time mobile offers  San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019—Spireon, the vehicle intelligence compan

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2019 – For years, vAuto’s Provision has provided dealers actionable insights on valuing consumer trade-ins, and thanks to a new integration with Manheim Express, they can now act even faster to list vehicles in the wholesal

As car dealer principals look to transition away from operating a non-controlled foreign corporation (NCFC) due to the unknown outcome of the new tax law, many have set their sights on becoming a dealer-owned warranty company (DOWC). As part of this,

ATLANTA, January 29, 2019 – The chilly weather sweeping the U.S. doesn’t have to put a damper on driving. With the right vehicle, drivers can still enjoy hitting the road — even if it’s covered in snow. Autotrader editors have compi

As always, the annual massive SEMA/AAPEX extravaganza provided a multitude of informative and essential work sessions. In fact, there are some 100 plus available in SEMA gatherings, featuring individual experts and knowledgeable panels covering many

It’s time to change how you think about SEO. Google has released several major updates the last few years that have profoundly affected SEO, yet far too many dealers and automotive marketing agencies are still using the same tactics they’ve been

This is the year to grind out some of the best broadcast deals possible. Despite pressure on grosses, increasing interest rates, and competition from every angle, you can hold and improve EBITDA with better expense control, more effective marketing,

Does your dealership offer customers the option to purchase a car online? If not, you’re missing opportunities and sales. According to surveys, 83% of consumers want to do one or more steps of the purchase process online. Of course, other surve