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Reynolds Looks at What Dealers, Customer Want in Service Check-In

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and a recent survey shows what dealers and customer are looking for from each other when it comes to this all-important initial interaction when it comes to the drop off for vehicle service.
May 17, 2024

Key Tactics to Elevate Your Dealership’s Online Reputation

A positive online presence can significantly impact a dealership’s ability to attract and retain customers, directly influencing its overall success and growth. Furthermore, according to Cox Automotive, more than half of today’s car shopp
May 17, 2024

New-Vehicle Prices Rise for First Time in 2024: KBB

The price for new vehicles increased for the first time in 2024, according to a Kelly Blue Book (KBB) estimate released May 14. The average transaction prices (ATPs) for April is expected to increase by 2.2 percent to $48,510, the highest price since
May 16, 2024

Dennis & Co. Auto Group, Steve Marshall Group, Performance Lexus of Northern Kentucky, America’s Car-Mart: Dealership Sales Roundup

Dennis & Co., Kyle Busch Purchas New Jersey Dealership Dennis & Co. Auto Group expanded its dealership network by purchasing New Jersey-based Hawthorne Chevrolet, fueled by a partnership with NASCAR Cup Champion. “We are excited to add a t
May 16, 2024

Cox: Second Wave of EV Buyers Is 3-5 Years Away

As dealers seek to sell an ever-increasing inventory of electric vehicles off their lot, one of the key questions is there a market for buyers past the current plateau. According to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox A
May 15, 2024

U.S. Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles

The Biden Administration is raising duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) to over 100 percent that are part of number of tariff increases announced May 14. President Joe Biden unveiled the new policy on an array of Chinese imports affecting $18 bi
May 14, 2024

Kia, Hyundai Top Targets for Car Thieves in 2023

With a push from social media, Kia and Hyundai occupied over half of the spots in the top ten of vehicles stolen in 2023. Breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list, the two companies had three models each that were among the
May 14, 2024

Malibu Sunset: Chevrolet to Stop Production of U.S. Classic Car

The Malibu is being phased out by Chevrolet. This is not the first time General Motors has put one of its classic cars on the blocks. Chevrolet’s classic Malibu was available for model years 1964–1983 before its first discontinuation. The automak
May 13, 2024

Paradigm Shift: The New Way of Selling Using Configuration Tools

It’s not news to anyone that the world has changed a lot in the last few years. Global pandemic shutdowns meant that we all needed to change the way we operate: to a new, virtual way of doing business. And while the pandemic may be over, it’s not
May 13, 2024