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Sales & Variable Ops
Goodyear, TDK Partnership Drives IoT Tire Intelligence
This story was first published by RFIDJournal.com. Global tire company Goodyear is partnering with electronics provider TDK Corporation to test connected tire sensors to make it safer for the driver. The sensors, using TDK’s Piezoelectric material
Feb 19, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Spotlight on…..Fasten Rewards
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Fasten Rewards’ Jacob Zachs to he
Feb 16, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Group 1 Automotive Completes Deal for Maryland Dealerships from RRR
RRR Automotive Group recently completed the sale of five new car dealerships in Maryland to Houston-based Group 1 Automotive. The transaction expands Group 1’s presence in the region and in the non-luxury import brand market. Group 1, which has 198
Feb 15, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
New Car Prices Down 3.5% in January: Kelley
The U.S. new-vehicle market sales pace slowed in January 2024, despite lower prices and higher incentives. The new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) last month was $47,401, down 2.6% from December 2023 and down 3.5% compared to January 202
Feb 14, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Healey Brothers Open Hyundai Dealership in New York
A Hudson Valley dealership continues to expand. Healey Brothers recently has opened the doors for their newest Hyundai store in Fishkill, N.Y. This debut represents the latest Healey Brothers expansion in recent years—now totaling nine dealerships
Feb 13, 2024
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Marketing & Advertising
Using AI to Generate Short-Form Videos
Auto dealers tend to have the same problem when it comes to social media: lack of time and resources to create a variety of video content. Short form videos, in particular, have become increasingly popular on social media platforms. Consumer consumpt
Feb 13, 2024
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Marketing & Advertising
Super Bowl LVIII Automobile Ads
Besides tuning in for the game and the halftime entertainment, the thing most discussed after the Super Bowl are the ads. The first truly ground-breaking commercial was the Apple’s ad in 1984 directed by Ridley Scott that premiered during third qua
Feb 12, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Spotlight on…..Reunion Marketing
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Reunion Marketing’s Dave Spannhak
Feb 9, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Doggett Buys Five More Dealerships in Texas
Doggett Automotive Group is continuing its expansion into the automotive dealership business. The Texas-based company acquired five dealerships known as the Mike Smith Auto Complex in Beaumont, TX, on Feb. 5. The dealership portfolio obtained in thi
Feb 8, 2024