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I think it’s fair to say that automotive technicians are getting harder to find. These days, less people are choosing a career in automotive repair, even though technicians make great money and many need little or no formal college education or pre

In our industry, conversion rates are horrible. A great dealer “might” convert at a higher rate, but many are missing the boat on the majority of their website visitors. There are many reasons why this is true. However, the sad fact remains that

The good news? To date, automotive sales have remained stronger than many analysts originally predicted, with customers of all ages continuing to buy both new and pre-owned vehicles. Considering some of the earlier ominous forecasts, it’s no wonder

Dealer Solutions joins ASE Global to facilitate international Dealership acquisitions. Dealer Solutions North America has launched an exciting joint venture with ASE to open global automotive buy/sell markets. Dealer Solution’s customers now benefi

I actually wanted to flip the title of this blog to “why use one word when a hundred will do?” People tend to use FAR too many words these days in PR and marketing material – they simply don’t know how to keep it short and relevant. And, in m

ATLANTA – Manheim continues its mission to deliver the industry’s top destination for wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers and will invest over $100 million in its digital marketplace from 2018 through 2019. Manheim has been enhancing its di

Wantalease.com Data Show that Several Brands Have Slightly Increased or Maintained Their Prices on Lease Deals CINCINNATI, OHIO (October 23, 2018) – Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest upd

In a time of declining vehicle sales where there’s a growing need to identify new profit centers in the dealership, it’s worth taking a fresh look at your operation to see if you’re maximizing customer wallet share on every single transaction.

“Ask Jim” is an ongoing question-and-answer series with Jim Roche, Xtime’s vice president of marketing and managed services, on the pressing topics and issues within the fixed operations world. Question: How much should I be investing in my ser