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Sales & Variable Ops
How Dealerships Can Keep Up with Car Buyers
The car buying landscape is continually evolving, driven by changing consumer behaviors and technological advancements. Understanding these shifts allows dealerships to improve their ability to meet and anticipate customer preferences, enhancing thei
Aug 21, 2024
Informativ’s Curtis Knievel to Speak at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Informativ’s Curtis Knievel, the nephew to Evel Knievel, will share his plan to Stop the Daredevils at Your Dealership at his session at #DDCE2024. His fami
Aug 21, 2024
Deadline to Nominate 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Dealer Approaching
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Dealer. The award contest is open to submissions fr
Aug 21, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Asbury Automotive Pledges Vigorous Defense Against FTC Compliant
One of the largest U.S. automotive groups is facing action from the federal government due to alleged discriminatory practices. On Aug. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an administrative complaint, against Asbury Automotive due to all
Aug 21, 2024
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Dealer Ops & Leadership
Is Your Dealership Limiting Its Profit Potential?
In today’s rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape, dealerships face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. While many continue to rely on legacy systems for their Dealership Management Systems (DMS) and Customer Relationship Manageme
Aug 20, 2024
Frank Kent Motor Company’s Jack Feltgen to Speak at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Jack Feltgen of Frank Kent Motor Company will lead a session titled Personal Branding Crash Course for Your Sales Team. In this session, Feltgen explores how
Aug 20, 2024
Deadline Approaching for 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Marketing
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Marketing. The award contest is open to submissions
Aug 20, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Dealership Profits Down 33% in 2024: Presidio Group
Net pretax profit for the average franchised store slid 33.4 percent through the first half of 2024 compared to a year ago—one percentage point more than the profit decline for the previous three months. That is according to the recently released P
Aug 20, 2024
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Dealer Ops & Leadership
Cyber Threats Will Persist Until Dealers Prioritize Secure Digital Transport of Data
In the wake of recent cyber-attack threats and ransomware events, data privacy concerns have never been more top-of-mind for automotive dealerships and the entire industry. As auto dealers increasingly rely on digital platforms for customer transacti
Aug 19, 2024