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Wake Up and Smell the Disruption!
While many companies have entered the retail automotive space trying to capitalize on the experience customers want but are not getting from dealers, the biggest threat is actually looming
Apr 13, 2017
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5 Tech Upgrades Your Dealership Needs to Sell Cars Online
A recent article in Automotive News states the era of online car sales has arrived. Some dealerships already offer customers the ability to transact most, if not all,
Apr 12, 2017
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Go Fast and Break Things
The title of this blog post originated from a thought-provoking interview with Chad Mitchell, senior director of digital communications at Walmart.
Apr 12, 2017
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Think Tank Tuesday : How to Determine Your Communication Style [VIDEO]
Are women smarter than men? On this week’s Think Tank Tuesday, Paul discusses leadership and communication styles with Ali and Nicole, Marketing Communications Managers at Potratz.
Apr 11, 2017
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Times Union Names Auto/Mate a Winner of the New York Capital Region 2017 Top Workplaces Award
Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today that it has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by the Times Union. Auto/Mate ranked as the #1 Top Workplace in the
Apr 10, 2017
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NAFTA, Donald Trump & the Chicken Tax: History Has Come Home to Roost!
The election of Donald Trump has created a mixture of hope and trepidation amongst dealers, automotive manufacturers, parts suppliers, and in the whole automotive ecosystem in general.
Apr 10, 2017
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Hard Facts: How YouTube TV Can Help Your Business [VIDEO]
Chalk this up as a win! YouTube TV has finally been released. It's something you may have heard about for a while, and now you can see it in action in California, New York, and Philly.
Apr 10, 2017
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DeLong Named VP of Covideo
Covideo (a division of EasyCare) has appointed Mike DeLong to the position of Vice President, heading the company’s Dealer Services division. DeLong is a 30-year industry veteran
Apr 10, 2017
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Dear Paid Search, the Party Is Over
Dealers have leveraged paid search for years – and some spend significant budgets on it. However, whether they do it by themselves, or work with a vendor, I find many misunderstand
Apr 10, 2017