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Brand retention at auto dealers nationwide was up in 2023 to 43.7%, according to an annual report released by Reynolds and Reynolds. The 2024 Automotive Brand Retention and Defection Report is derived from finalized deals for new and used vehicles th

Car sales for for the first month of 2024 are expected show gains compared to a year earlier when sales figures are announced, according to officials at Cox Automotive. The January sales data falls in line with Cox’s 2024 prediction of a year retur

And today, a message in Latin about “threes.” Omne trium perfectum conveys “everything that comes in threes is perfect.” In other words, pay attention when things come in threes. As humans, we recognize things and process information

In the car business our turnover is out of control. There are many reasons but the one I want to address here is compensation of sales professionals. I am going to discuss the problem and offer some thought-starters as to possible solutions. One of t

As car dealers gather this week for the annual National Auto Dealer Association (NADA) meeting in Las Vegas, the EV Voice of the Customer is again urging President Joe Biden to slow down federal electric vehicle (EV) mandates. EV Voice of the Custome

Dealer Magazine had the privilege of talking with Ryan Sodikoff, the General Manager and President of Steven Toyota in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Sodikoff’s have been in the car business for three generations. They have a total of seven location

There are various ways 5G technology has the potential to revolutionize automotive dealerships by enhancing connectivity, enabling new services, improving customer experiences, and optimizing various operational aspects of the business. Some ways in

In the fast-paced and competitive world of the car business, the subtle but powerful threat of entitlement can stealthily undermine the success of your business. While often overlooked, this insidious virus can erode teamwork, hinder performance, and

This story first appeared in RFIDJournal.com NXP has released a new version of its radar automotive products at the 2024 CES, aiming to enable a new generation of software-defined vehicles that can receive updated features as they come available as w